29/05/2024 18:08:21

Thermistor - Duct - Lower - RH (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18104202 3.30 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so.NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

2023-08-29: Updated EPB Service Mode reference.

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Warning

This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Raise and support vehicle
Open hood

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Press "Open" button on the touchscreen to release the latch, Lift the lid manually
Remove rear apron

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12x clips, Only store rear apron visible face upwards
Remove cabin intake upper duct assembly

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4x clips, Heat pump vehicles have 3x clips
Remove closeout panel from frunk assembly

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4x clips, 1x connector, Frunk safety switch, 3x guide tabs, Grab closeout panel from bottom then pull it upward to release clips, Disconnect the switch
Remove bolts securing frunk assembly

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7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Lift up RBN covers to access upper fasteners, Newer vehicles may not be equipped with covers
Remove frunk assembly from vehicle

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12x clips, Replace any clips if broken or missing, Number of clips may vary on older vehicles
Remove RH wiper arm nut cover

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1x cover
Disconnect washer hose from RH wiper arm to Y-tube fitting and release washer hose clips

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2x clips, 1x hose
Remove the nut securing the RH wiper arm to wiper module

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1x nut, 15mm, 25 Nm
Remove RH wiper arm and hose assembly from vehicle
Remove LH wiper arm nut cover

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1x cover
Disconnect washer hose from LH wiper arm to Y-tube fitting and release washer hose clips

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2x clips, 1x hose
Remove the nut securing the LH wiper arm to wiper module

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1x nut, 15mm, 25 Nm
Remove LH wiper arm and hose assembly from vehicle
Remove the LH shock tower cover

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2x push clips
Remove the RH shock tower cover

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2x push clips
Release cowl screen from windshield and remove from vehicle

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2x push clips, 6x clips
Remove fresh air intake assembly

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2x studs, Maneuver between cowl and frunk
Remove the bolts securing wiper module

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3x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Disconnect wiper module harness

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1x connector, Do NOT place limbs within the linkage movement area as wiper arms will automatically transition to parking mode
Remove wiper module from vehicle
Release harness clip from LH side of washer tank inlet

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1x clip
Remove LH front wheel center cap

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1x cap
Loosen LH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Raise vehicle partially and lower lift onto locks

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Set vehicle to a comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
Remove LH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Partially remove LH front wheel liner

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6x clips, 1x bolt, 10mm, 5 Nm, Newer vehicles may be equipped with 2x push clips securing lower portion of liner to body
Remove lower bolt securing washer tank to vehicle

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1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm
Partially install LH front wheel liner

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2x clips, Partially install LH front wheel liner, Wheel liner will be removed again later, Install 2 clips to secure LH front wheel liner
Install LH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool, Torque at later step
Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
Remove upper bolt securing washer tank to vehicle

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1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm
Disconnect washer pump and level sensor connectors

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2x connectors
Remove washer tank from vehicle

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2x connectors，Keep washer tank upright to keep contents from spilling
Remove vehicle from lift

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Recommend assistance to push the vehicle backward, Note this vehicle can only be safely pushed for a very short distance and at very slow speed
Enable the EPB Service Mode. See Parking Brake - Caliper - Rear - LH (Release)
Push vehicle away from lift

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Recommend assistance, Place wheel chocks to keep vehicle from moving, Note this vehicle can only be safely pushed for a very short distance and at very slow speed
Open all four doors

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If vehicle is being powered down, Latch rear doors to prevent accidental closure
Lower all four windows
Move LH front seat forward
Remove console lower rear panel

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5x clips, Insert the plastic trim tool with a 90 degree bend at the bottom of the cover and pull straight out to release
Remove LH rear exterior bolt from center console

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1x bolt, 10mm, 7 Nm
Move LH front seat backward
Remove LH front floor mat
Remove LH console side panel carpet

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12x clips, Use trim tool starting at rear edge to release upper clips, then pull bottom to release remaining clips
Remove LH front exterior hardware from center console

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2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Move RH front seat forward
Remove RH rear exterior bolt from center console

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1x bolt, 10mm, 7 Nm
Move RH front seat backward and seat back downward
Remove RH front floor mat
Remove RH console side panel carpet

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12x clips, Use trim tool starting at rear edge to release upper clips, Pull bottom to release remaining clips
Remove RH front exterior hardware from center console

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2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Power off vehicle from center display

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Via Controls > Safety & Security > Vehicle Power > Power Off, Confirm power off at warning dialogue box
Disconnect 12V negative terminal

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1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm, Ensure the vehicle is in park, climate control system is off, and vehicle is not charging before disconnecting 12V
Disconnect first responder loop

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1x connector, Release locking tab
Disconnect harness from rear of center console

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1x connector
Disconnect USB harness at right front of center console

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1x USB connector
Remove center console from vehicle

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Recommend assistance, Tilt rear of console upward, pull assembly towards rear of vehicle, then tilt front of console upward and remove through passenger side
Remove LH IP end cap

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3x clips
Remove LH mid A-pillar assembly

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1x clip, 1x tab, Release the upper clip then pull mid A-pillar upward to remove
Remove LH air wave bezel cap from main decor assembly

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2x clips
Remove LH upper A-pillar trim

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3x clips, Pull inside of the upper portion of upper A-pillar, Remove 3x tether hooks by twisting and pulling away from housing, Then pull upper A-pillar upward to remove
Remove clip for LH lower A-pillar trim

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1x push clip
Remove LH lower A-pillar trim

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2x clips, 3 guide tabs, Pull rear of lower A-pillar upward to release clip then pull rearward to release front tabs from carpet
Remove screw and clips securing LH footwell cover

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2x push clips, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm
Remove connectors from LH footwell cover and remove from vehicle

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3x tabs, 1x Ethernet connector, 1x puddle light connector, APAC specific vehicles have an additional OBDII connector that will have to be disconnected
Remove fasteners securing driver knee air bag to vehicle

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1x push clip, 2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 4x patch bolts, T30, 8 Nm, Newer vehicles have 4x patch bolts, E10, Discard after removal, Support the knee air bag while lowering, The connector / harness length is very short
Disconnect the driver knee air bag and remove from vehicle

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1x connector, Release locking tabs, Then release squib from air bag, Support air bag while disconnecting, Connector release may vary
Remove the LH footwell duct from HVAC module

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1x push clip
Remove RH IP end cap

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3x clips
Remove RH mid A-pillar assembly

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1x clip, 1x tab, Release upper clip then pull mid A-pillar upward to remove from vehicle
Remove RH air wave bezel cap from main decor assembly

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2x clips
Remove RH upper A-pillar trim

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3x clips, Pull inside of the upper portion of upper A-pillar, Remove 3x tether hooks by twisting and pulling away from housing, Then pull upper A-pillar upward to remove
Remove clip for RH lower A-pillar trim

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1x push clip
Remove RH lower A-pillar trim

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1x clip, 2 guide tabs, Pull rear of lower A-pillar upward to release clip then pull rearward to release front tabs from carpet
Remove clips securing RH footwell assembly

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4x push clips
Disconnect RH foot well assembly connectors and remove from vehicle

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2x electrical connectors
Remove bolts securing passenger knee air bag onto vehicle

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4x patch bolts, T30, 8 Nm, Discard after removal, 2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x push clip, Newer vehicles have 4x E10 patch bolts
Remove passenger knee air bag from vehicle

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1x connector, Release locking tab, Connector release may vary
Remove main decor assembly

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15x clips, Entire decor does not need to come off for glove box removal, If you lift RH side of decor then you will have access to 3x torx screws securing top of glove box, Replace securing clips as needed
Disconnect glove box USB cable from car computer

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1x connector, Depress latch on top of USB cable to release internal latches, then release from car computer
Remove screws securing glove box assembly to IP carrier

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6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove glove box from IP carrier

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3x clips
Disconnect glove box assembly connectors

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3x electrical connectors
Remove passenger footwell air duct

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1x push clip
Remove RH IP air wave duct

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2x push clips
Disconnect RH upper duct thermistor from RH IP air wave duct

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1x connector
Release spring clip securing driver air bag assembly to steering wheel and pull driver air bag assembly away from steering wheel

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2x spring clips, 3x datums, Press the spring simultaneously from two access holes to release, Access holes located at 4 and 8 o’clock position, Do not insert tool too far as air bag connector could be damaged
Disconnect driver air bag connector and remove driver air bag assembly

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1x connector
Disconnect steering wheel connector

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1x connector
Remove bolt securing steering wheel to steering column

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1x patch bolt, 10mm hex, 80 Nm, Discard after removal, Counter hold the steering wheel when breaking bolt loose
Remove steering wheel from steering column
Pull upward to release steering column upper shroud from lower shroud

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4x clips
Remove upper screws securing lower shroud to steering column

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2x screws, T20, 1.5 Nm
Remove lower screw securing lower shroud to steering column

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1x screw, T20, 1.5 Nm
Remove lower shroud from steering column
Remove bolt securing SCCM to steering column

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1x bolt, 5mm allen, 9 Nm
Disconnect steering column control module (SCCM) assembly connector

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1x connector, Remove retaining clip on the connector, release connector, then remove the remaining broken clip from connector, Discard retaining clip after removal, Originally installed clip is black, Replacement clip is orange
Remove SCCM from steering column
Release IP service panel from IP and disconnect temperature sensor connector

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4x clips, 4x tabs, 1x connector
Remove bolts securing center display to IP carrier

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Vehicle may be equipped with either: 2x patch bolts, T30, 12 Nm or 2x patch bolts, 10mm, 16 Nm, Discard after removal, Slide towards rear of vehicle to remove
Remove bolts securing housing neck to center display and slide away from display

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2x bolts, T30, 3 Nm, Number of fasteners on older vehicles may vary
Remove retaining clip from display connector

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1x clip
Disconnect harness connector from center display

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1x connector
Remove center display from vehicle
Remove center display neck housing from vehicle
Remove screws securing LH side of IP brow finisher

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4x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, Fastener count may vary, Older production vehicles may have 5x screws
Remove screws securing RH side of IP brow finisher

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4x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, Fastener count may vary, Older production vehicles may have 5x screws
Remove IP brow finisher from vehicle

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16x clips, Need to lift top pad up slightly to insert trim tool and release clips, Then slide IP brow finisher towards rear of vehicle
Pull RH side of RH air duct out and release from IP

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
Disconnect harness connector from RH air duct and remove duct

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1x connector
Pull LH side of LH air duct out and release from IP

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
Disconnect harness connector from LH air duct and remove duct

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1x connector
Release clips securing defroster grill

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8x clips, Replace any damaged clips
Pivot rear edge of defroster grill up and release tabs from IP

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6x tabs
Remove screws securing LH speaker to IP and remove speaker

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Remove screws securing center speaker to IP and remove speaker

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1x connector, 3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove screws securing center tweeter to IP and remove speaker

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1x connector, 2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, Discard tweeter and screws after removal
Remove screws securing RH speaker to IP and remove speaker

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Disconnect connectors for passenger air bag assembly

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3x connectors, 2x connectors for regions other than North America, Connector release may vary
Remove bolts securing passenger air bag assembly to cross car beam

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4x patch bolts, T30, 8 Nm, Newer vehicles have 4x E10 patch bolts, Discard after removal
Remove screws securing IP carrier to cross car beam near passenger air bag

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove screws securing IP carrier to cross car beam on lower LH side

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove screw securing IP carrier to cross car beam on upper LH side

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove screws securing IP carrier to cross car beam at lower center

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove screws securing IP carrier to cross car beam at upper center

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove screw securing IP carrier to cross car beam on upper RH side

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove IP carrier from cross car beam

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Recommend assistance. Be cautious to clear the harness clipped at top center of HVAC assembly, This will also ease removal, Remove IP carrier through passenger front door
Remove screws securing driver air wave duct to cross car beam

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Disconnect LH upper duct thermistor from drivers air wave duct

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1x connector
Remove driver air wave duct from HVAC assembly
Remove headliner harness clips on LH lower a-pillar

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2x clips
Disconnect the headliner harness connector from LH lower a-pillar

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1x connector
Disconnect the dash connector from the left body controller

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1x connector, Release locking tab and gently pull down to release connector
Disconnect the HVAC connector from the left body controller

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1x connector
Disconnect IP harness connector from electronic steering column

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1x connector
Release the IP harness clip located on the blower motor assembly

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1x harness clip
Disconnect blower motor connector

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1x connector
Release clip securing center speaker harness to HVAC assembly

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1x clip
Remove LH center display bracket

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2x bolts, T30, 12 Nm
Remove RH center display bracket

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2x bolts, T30, 12 Nm
Remove bleeder duct adapter from HVAC assembly

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4x clips
Remove nuts securing steering column to cross car beam and carefully lower steering column

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4x nuts, 13mm, 15 Nm
Remove bolts securing cross car beam to LH side of bulkhead

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2x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
Remove bolt securing LH cross car beam bracket to cross beam

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1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm
Remove the nut securing the LH cross car beam bracket to body

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1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm
Remove LH cross car beam bracket from vehicle
Remove clip securing LH front main carpet to cross car beam

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1x clips
Remove bolt securing RH cross car beam bracket to cross beam

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1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm
Remove nut securing RH cross car beam bracket to body

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1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm
Remove the RH cross car beam bracket from vehicle
Remove clip securing RH front main carpet to cross car beam

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1 clip
Remove bolts securing the cross car beam to HVAC assembly

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4x bolts, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
Remove bolt securing the cross car beam to HVAC assembly

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1x bolt, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
Loosen bolt securing cross car beam to upper cowl

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1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm
Remove the bolts securing the LH cross car beam to body

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2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm
Partially remove bolts securing RH cross car beam to body

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2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm, Leave a few threads of RH cross car beam bolts installed inside body of vehicle, This will avoid cross car beam from falling
Partially remove LH side of cross car beam

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Recommend assistance, Use caution not to damage the interior
Disconnect RH lower duct thermistor connector

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1x connector
Remove RH lower duct thermistor from HVAC assembly

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2x tabs

Install

Install RH lower duct thermistor into HVAC assembly

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2x tabs
Connect RH lower duct thermistor connector

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1x connector
Install cross car beam into position for installation
Loosely install bolts securing LH cross car beam to body

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2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm, Torque at later step
Loosely install bolt securing cross car beam to upper cowl

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1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm
Loosely install bolt securing cross car beam to HVAC assembly

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1x bolt, 10mm, 5.5 Nm, Torque at later step
Loosely install bolts securing cross car beam to HVAC assembly

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4x bolts, 10mm, 5.5 Nm, Torque at later step
Position RH cross car beam bracket to vehicle for installation
Loosely install the nut securing the RH cross car beam bracket to body

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1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm, Torque at later step
Loosely install bolt securing RH cross car beam bracket to cross car beam

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1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm, Torque at later step
Position LH cross car beam bracket to vehicle for installation
Loosely Install the nut securing the LH cross car beam bracket to body

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1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm, Torque at later step
Loosely install bolt securing cross car beam to LH cross car beam bracket

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1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm, Torque at later step
Install bolts securing cross car beam to LH side of bulkhead

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2x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
Torque bolt securing cross car beam to upper cowl

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1x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
Torque bolt securing the cross car beam to HVAC assembly

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1x bolts, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
Torque bolts securing the cross car beam to HVAC module

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4x bolts, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
Torque bolts securing the LH cross car beam to body

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2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm
Torque bolts securing the RH cross car beam to body

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2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm
Torque the nut securing the RH cross car beam bracket to body

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1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm
Torque bolt securing RH cross car beam bracket to cross car beam

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1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm
Install clip securing RH front main carpet to cross car beam

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1x clip
Torque the nut securing the LH cross car beam bracket to vehicle

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1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm
Torque bolt securing LH cross car beam bracket to cross car beam

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1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm
Install clip securing LH front main carpet to cross car beam

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1x clip
Position the steering column for installation
Install the nuts securing the steering column to cross car beam

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4x nuts, 13mm, 15 Nm
Install bleeder duct adapter to HVAC

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4x clips
Install the RH center display bracket

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2x bolts, T30, 12 Nm
Install the LH center display bracket

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2x bolts, T30, 12 Nm
Install clip securing center speaker harness to HVAC assembly

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1x clip
Connect blower motor connector

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1x connector
Install blower motor harness clip to HVAC assembly

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1x clip
Connect IP harness connector to electronic steering column

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1x connector
Connect the HVAC connector to the left body controller

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1x connector
Connect the dash connector to the left body controller

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1x connector, Fully seat connector and pull release tab into locking position
Install headliner harness clips to lower a-pillar

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2x clips
Connect headliner harness connector

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1x connector
Install driver air wave duct into HVAC assembly
Connect LH upper duct thermistor to driver air wave duct

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1x connector
Install screws securing driver air wave duct to cross car beam

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install IP carrier onto cross car beam

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4x mounting tabs, Recommend assistance, Slide mounting tabs on IP carrier into brackets on vehicle, Be cautious to clear the harness clipped at top center of HVAC assembly, This will also ease installation
Install screw securing IP carrier to cross car beam on upper RH side

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install screws securing IP carrier to cross car beam at upper center

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install screws securing IP carrier to cross car beam at lower center

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install screw securing IP carrier to cross car beam on upper LH side

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install screws securing IP carrier to cross car beam on lower LH side

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install screws securing IP carrier to cross car beam near passenger air bag

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install bolts securing passenger air bag assembly to cross car beam

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4x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Install new patch bolts
Install connectors for passenger air bag

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3x connectors, 2x connectors for regions other than North America
Install RH speaker to IP carrier

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1x connector, 3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install center tweeter to IP carrier

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1x connector, 2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install center speaker to IP

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Install LH speaker to IP carrier

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Position defroster grill and lower tabs into position on IP

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6x tabs
Secure clips securing defroster grill

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8x clips
Position LH air duct into IP and connect harness connector

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1x connector
Install LH air duct into IP

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
Position RH air duct into IP and connect harness connector

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1x connector
Install RH air duct into IP

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install IP brow finisher into vehicle

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16x clips, Need to lift top pad up slightly to slide IP brow finisher into position
Install screws securing RH side of IP brow finisher

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4x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, Fastener count may vary, Older production vehicles may have 5x screws
Install screws securing LH side of IP brow finisher

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4x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, Fastener count may vary, Older production vehicles may have 5x screws
Connect RH upper duct thermistor to RH IP air wave duct

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1x connector
Install RH IP air wave duct

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2x push clips
Install passenger footwell air duct

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1x push clip
Connect glove box assembly connectors

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3x connectors, New puddle lamp harness routing prevent blocking movement of pawls, Make sure harness is routed properly above passenger footwell air duct before connecting
Install glove box into IP carrier

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3x clips
Install screws securing glove box assembly to IP carrier

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6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Connect glove box USB cable to car computer

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1x connector
Install passenger knee air bag onto vehicle

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1x connector, Use caution not to damage connector and harness, Support knee air bag while connecting connector
Install bolts securing passenger knee air bag to vehicle

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4x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Install new patch bolts, 2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x push clip, If vehicle equipped with T30 bolts update to E10
Install clips securing RH footwell assembly

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4x push clips
Position center display neck housing into vehicle
Position center display into vehicle
Connect center display

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1x connector
Install retaining clip to center display connector

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1x clip
Slide down neck housing and install bolts securing neck housing to center display

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2x bolts, T30, 3 Nm, Number of fasteners on older vehicles may vary
Install center display to IP carrier

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2x patch bolts, 10mm, 16 Nm, Install new 10mm patch bolts, Slide towards front of vehicle
Connect temperature sensor connector and install IP service panel into IP

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4x clips, 4x tabs, 1x connector
Connect steering column control module (SCCM) assembly connector

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1x connector, Install new orange retaining clip to connector then install SCCM connector, Perform push-pull-push to make sure connector is seated properly
Install SCCM onto steering column
Install bolt securing SCCM to steering column

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1x bolt, 5mm allen, 9 Nm
Install lower shroud onto steering column
Install lower screw securing lower shroud to steering column

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1x screw, T20, 1.5 Nm
Install upper screws securing lower shroud to steering column

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2x screws, T20, 1.5 Nm
Align the clips then press downward to install upper shroud onto lower shroud

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4x clips
Align the steering wheel to steering column then position it for installation

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The steering wheel and column are keyed
Install bolt securing steering wheel to steering column

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1x patch bolt, 10mm hex, 80 Nm, Install new patch bolt
Connect steering wheel connector

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1x connector
Connect driver air bag connector

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1x connector, Make sure that the driver air bag harness doesn’t get caught between the driver air bag and the horn mechanism
Secure driver air bag assembly to steering wheel and verify it is fully engaged

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3x datums, 1x spring clip, Inspect to make sure lower horn bracket is properly secured to steering wheel before installing driver air bag
Install main decor assembly

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15x clips, 1x center clip
Install the LH footwell duct into HVAC module

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1x push clip
Connect the driver knee air bag and install into vehicle

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1x connector, Use caution not to damage the connector/harness, Support the knee air bag while connecting the connector
Install fasteners securing driver knee air bag to vehicle

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4x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Install new patch bolts, 2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x push clip, If vehicle equipped with T30 bolts, update to E10
Install connectors to LH footwell cover and position for installation, securing front tabs to driver air bag assembly

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3x tabs, 1x Ethernet connector, 1x puddle light connector, APAC specific vehicles have an additional OBDII connector
Install screw and clips securing LH footwell cover

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1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 2x push clips
Install RH upper A-pillar trim

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3x clips, 1x tether, Replace tether if removed from body side, Slide the lower portion in position, Install tether 3x retainer hooks to housing, Then align the upper 3x clips, Press clip from top to bottom, Make sure double check the middle clips are fully seated
Install RH lower A-pillar trim

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1x clip, 2 guide tabs, Align 2 front tabs then align slot with harness bracket and then push rear clip to secure to lower B-pillar
Install clip for RH lower A-pillar trim

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1x push clip
Install RH mid A-pillar assembly

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1x clip, 1x tab, Align bottom tab then push on top clip to fully seat mid A-pillar, Make sure seal seat on top of trim
Install RH air wave bezel cap to main decor assembly

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2x clips
Install RH IP end cap

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3x clips
Install LH upper A-pillar trim

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3x clips, 1x tether, Replace tether if removed from body side, Slide the lower portion in position, Install tether 3x retainer hooks to housing, Then align the upper 3x clips, Press clip from top to bottom, Make sure double check the middle clips are fully seated
Install LH lower A-pillar trim

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2x clip, 3 guide tabs, Align the 2 front tabs then align the slot with harness bracket and then push rear clip to secure to lower B-pillar, Fully seat seal along trim
Install clip for LH lower A-pillar trim

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1x push clip
Install LH mid A-pillar assembly

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1x clip, 1x tab, Align the bottom tab then push the top clip to fully seat mid A-pillar, Pull seal over trim
Install LH air wave bezel cap to main decor assembly

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2x clips
Install LH IP end cap

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3x clips
Install center console into vehicle

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Recommend assistance, Tilt front of console downward, Slide assembly towards front of vehicle and tilt rear of console down into place
Connect USB harness at right front of center console

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1x USB connector
Connect harness to rear of center console

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1x connector
Install RH front exterior bolts to center console

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2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Install RH console side panel carpet

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1 tab, 12x clips, Position side panel and align the front tab. Push the console panel from the front towards the rear
Install RH front floor mat
Install LH front exterior bolts to center console

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2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Install LH console side panel carpet

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1 tab, 12x clips, Position side panel and align the front tab. Push the console panel from the front towards the rear
Install LH front floor mat
Connect first responder loop

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1x connector, Engage locking tab, Connect FRL before connecting 12V to avoid damage to car computer
Connect 12V negative terminal

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1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm
Move RH front seat forward
Install RH rear exterior bolt to center console

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1x bolt, 10mm, 7 Nm
Move RH front seat to original position
Move LH front seat forward
Install LH rear exterior bolt to center console

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1x bolt, 10mm, 7 Nm
Install console lower rear panel

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5x clips
Move LH front seat to original position
Push vehicle onto lift

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Recommend assistance, Note this vehicle can only be safely pushed for a very short distance and at very slow speed
Press and hold park button to release EPB service mode

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Remove wheel chocks if necessary
Raise and support vehicle

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Ensure vehicle is not charging, Remove charging cable if it's plugged in
Re-establish vehicle connection to Toolbox 3.0
Select "Actions/Autodiag" and search for "HVAC Performance"
Select "
TEST-SELF_VCRIGHT_X_HVAC-PERFORMANCE
via Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode:
Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Test HVAC Performance
Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Test HVAC Performance
", click Run and allow routine to complete
Note
Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close once complete
Remove HSD or RJ45 cable from Ethernet port to disconnect Toolbox 3.0 from vehicle
Connect washer pump and level sensor connectors

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2x connectors
Install washer tank into position
Install upper bolt securing washer tank to vehicle

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1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm
Secure harness clip onto LH side of washer tank inlet

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1x clip
Raise vehicle partially and lower lift onto locks

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Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
Remove LH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Partially release LH front wheel liner

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2x push clips
Install lower bolt securing washer tank to vehicle

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1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm
Install LH front wheel liner to vehicle

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6x clips, 1x bolt, 10mm, 5 Nm, Newer vehicles may be equipped with 2x push clips securing lower portion of liner to body
Install LH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool
Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
Torque LH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Install LH front wheel center cap

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1x cap, Verify emblem is aligned with valve stem
Install wiper module to vehicle
Connect wiper module connector

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1x connector, Do NOT place limbs within the linkage movement area as wiper arms will automatically transition to parking mode
Install the bolts securing wiper module

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3x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Install fresh air intake assembly

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2x studs, Maneuver between cowl and frunk
Install cowl screen assembly

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2x push clips, 6x clips
Install the RH shock tower cover

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2x push clips
Install the LH shock tower cover

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2x push clips
Install LH wiper arm and hose assembly onto vehicle

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The washer hose shall be routed over the arm pivot joint, not under
Install the nut securing the LH wiper arm to wiper module

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1x nut, 15mm, 25 Nm, Make sure the wiper tip is aligned between the two indicators at windshield
Connect washer hose from LH wiper arm to Y-tube fitting and secure washer hose clips

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2x clips, 1x hose
Install LH wiper arm nut cover

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1x cover
Install the RH wiper arm and hose assembly onto vehicle
Install the nut securing the RH wiper arm to wiper module

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1x nut, 15mm, 25 Nm, Make sure the wiper tip is aligned between the two indicators at corner of windshield
Connect washer hose from RH wiper arm to Y-tube fitting and secure washer hose clips

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2x clips, 1x hose
Install RH wiper arm nut cover

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1x cover
Install frunk assembly to vehicle

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12x clips, Make sure frunk assembly is fully seated onto clips, Number of clips may vary on older vehicles
Install bolts securing frunk assembly

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7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Lower RBN covers after installing upper fasteners, Newer vehicles may not be equipped with covers
Install frunk close out panel

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4x clips, 1x connector, Frunk safety switch, 3x guide tabs, Align 3x tabs then push downward to secure clips
Install cabin intake upper duct assembly

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4x clips, Heat pump vehicles have 3x clips
Install rear apron

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12x clips
Close hood
Verify operation of windshield washers and wipers
Close all four doors

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Unlatch rear doors before closing
Raise all windows
Remove lift arms from below vehicle

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Lower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle

Model 3 Service Manual

Thermistor - Duct - Lower - RH (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)

Remove

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