16/11/2023 15:30:58
Blower Motor - HVAC (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 18103212 2.10 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.
- 2023-11-16: Updated procedure with new method of accessing the blower motor that does not require cross car beam removal.
- 2023-08-23: Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
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.
Procedure
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Open all four doors
NoteIf vehicle is being powered down, Latch rear doors to prevent accidental closure
- Lower all four windows
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Partially jack up LH front of
vehicle
NoteDo not lift wheel off ground, Lift vehicle to create clearance between wheel and wheelhouse
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Remove lower bolt securing washer tank
to body
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm, Pull wheel liner aside
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Lower vehicle and remove floor
jack
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Open hood
NotePress "Open" button on touchscreen to release latch, Lift lid manually
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Remove rear apron
Note12x clips, Only store rear apron visible face upwards
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Remove cabin intake upper duct
assembly
Note3x clips, Some configurations may come with 4x clips
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Remove closeout panel from frunk
assembly
Note4x clips, 1x connector, Frunk safety switch, 3x guide tabs, Grab closeout panel from bottom then pull it upward to release clips, Disconnect switch
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Remove bolts securing frunk
assembly
Note7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Lift up RBN covers to access upper fasteners, Newer vehicles may not be equipped with covers
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Remove frunk assembly from
vehicle
Note12x clips, Replace any clips if broken or missing, Number of clips may vary on older vehicles
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Remove RH wiper arm nut cover
Note1x cover
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Disconnect washer hose from RH wiper
arm
Note2x clips, 1x hose, Disconnect Y-tube fitting and release washer hose clips
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Remove nut securing RH wiper arm to
wiper module
Note1x nut, 15mm, 25 Nm
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Remove RH wiper arm and hose assembly
from vehicle
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Remove LH wiper arm nut cover
Note1x cover
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Disconnect washer hose from LH wiper
arm
Note2x clips, 1x hose, Disconnect Y-tube fitting and release washer hose clips
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Remove nut securing LH wiper arm to
wiper module
Note1x nut, 15mm, 25 Nm
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Remove LH wiper arm and hose assembly
from vehicle
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Remove LH shock tower cover
Note2x push clips
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Remove RH shock tower cover
Note2x push clips
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Release cowl screen from windshield
and remove from vehicle
Note2x push clips, 6x clips
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Remove fresh air intake assembly
Note2x studs, Maneuver between cowl and frunk
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Remove the bolts securing wiper
module
Note3x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Disconnect wiper module harness
Note1x connector, Do NOT place limbs within the linkage movement area as wiper arms will automatically transition to parking mode
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Remove wiper module from vehicle
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Release harness clip from LH side of
washer tank inlet
Note1x clip
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Remove upper bolt securing washer tank
to vehicle
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm
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Disconnect washer pump and level
sensor connectors
Note2x connectors
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Remove washer tank from vehicle
Note2x connectors,Keep washer tank upright to keep contents from spilling
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Remove bolts securing cross car beam
to LH side of bulkhead
Note2x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Remove bolt securing HVAC assembly to
RH side of bulkhead
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 5.5 Nm, Recommend assistance to support HVAC assembly during removal
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Remove bolts securing shock tower
brace to LH shock tower
Note2x bolts, 15mm, 55 Nm, 1x bolt, 15mm, 62 Nm, See image for torque location
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Remove fasteners for RH side of shock
tower brace
Note2x bolts, 15mm, 55 Nm, 1x bolt, 15mm, 62 Nm, See image for torque location
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Move shock tower brace assembly
rearward
NotePlace shop rags underneath tower
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Move LH front seat forward
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Remove console lower rear panel
Note5x clips, Insert the plastic trim tool with a 90 degree bend at the bottom of the cover and pull straight out to release
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Remove LH rear exterior bolt from
center console
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Move LH front seat backward
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Remove LH front floor mat
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Remove LH console side panel
carpet
Note12x clips, Use trim tool starting at rear edge to release upper clips, then pull bottom to release remaining clips
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Remove LH front exterior hardware from
center console
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Move RH front seat forward
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Remove RH rear exterior bolt from
center console
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Move RH front seat backward and seat
back downward
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Remove RH front floor mat
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Remove RH console side panel
carpet
Note12x clips, Use trim tool starting at rear edge to release upper clips, Pull bottom to release remaining clips
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Remove RH front exterior hardware from
center console
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Power off vehicle from center
display
NoteVia Controls > Safety > Power Off, Select Power Off button at warning dialogue box
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Disconnect 12V negative terminal
Note1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm, Ensure vehicle is in park, climate control system is off, and vehicle is not charging before disconnecting 12V
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Disconnect first responder loop
Note1x connector, Release locking tab
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Disconnect the supermanifold harness
from the front controller
Note1x connector
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Remove clip securing thermal sub
assembly harness to front harness guide cover
Note1x clip
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Route supermanifold harness around
supermanifold to HVAC AC line assembly
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Remove bolt securing the steering gear
assembly to intermediate shaft assembly
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 18 Nm
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Slide the electric steering column
upward to remove it from the steering gear assembly
NoteMay need to wiggle or use dead blow to help separate
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Disconnect harness from rear of center
console
Note1x connector
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Disconnect USB harness at right front
of center console
Note1x USB connector
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Remove center console from
vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance, Tilt rear of console upward, pull assembly towards rear of vehicle, then tilt front of console upward and remove through passenger side
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Remove LH IP end cap
Note3x clips
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Remove LH mid A-pillar assembly
Note1x clip, 1x tab, Release the upper clip then pull mid A-pillar upward to remove
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Remove LH air wave bezel cap from main
decor assembly
Note2x clips, Newer vehicles are equipped with solid bezel.
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Remove LH upper A-pillar trim
Note3x 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
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Remove clip for LH lower A-pillar
trim
Note1x push clip
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Remove LH lower A-pillar trim
Note2x clips, 3 guide tabs, Pull rear of lower A-pillar upward to release clip then pull rearward to release front tabs from carpet
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Remove screw and clips securing LH
footwell cover
Note2x push clips, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm
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Remove connectors from LH footwell
cover and remove from vehicle
Note3x tabs, 1x Ethernet connector, 1x puddle light connector, APAC specific vehicles have an additional OBDII connector that will have to be disconnected
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Remove fasteners securing driver knee
air bag to vehicle
Note1x 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
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Disconnect the driver knee air bag and
remove from vehicle
Note1x connector, Release locking tabs, Then release squib from air bag, Support air bag while disconnecting, Connector release may vary
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Remove the LH footwell duct from HVAC
module
Note1x push clip
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Remove headliner harness clips on LH
lower a-pillar
Note2x clips
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Disconnect the headliner harness
connector from LH lower a-pillar
Note1x connector
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Disconnect the dash connector from the
left body controller
Note1x connector, Release locking tab and gently pull down to release connector
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Disconnect the HVAC connector from the
left body controller
Note1x connector
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Disconnect brake switch
connector
Note1x connector
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Remove brake switch from pedal
assembly
NoteTwist counterclockwise 45 degrees, Replace if damaged
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Remove cotter clip from clevis pin on
brake pedal assembly
Note1x clip
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Remove clevis pin from brake pedal
assembly
Note1x pin
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Disconnect accelerator pedal
connector
Note1x connector, Do not push down on red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
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Remove clips securing pedal harness to
pedal assembly
Note2x clips
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Remove fasteners securing pedal
assembly to vehicle
Note4x nyloc nuts, 13mm, 16.5 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 13 Nm, Discard nyloc nuts after removal
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Remove pedal assembly
Note2x studs, Release from iBooster studs then negotiate around iBooster rod
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Remove RH IP end cap
Note3x clips
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Remove RH mid A-pillar assembly
Note1x clip, 1x tab, Release upper clip then pull mid A-pillar upward to remove from vehicle
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Remove RH air wave bezel cap from main
decor assembly
Note2x clips, Newer vehicles are equipped with solid bezel.
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Remove RH upper A-pillar trim
Note3x 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
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Remove clip from RH lower A-pillar
trim
Note1x push clip
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Remove RH lower A-pillar trim
Note1x clip, 2 guide tabs, Pull rear of lower A-pillar upward to release clip then pull rearward to release front tabs from carpet
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Release RH footwell assembly from
IP
Note4x push clips
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Remove RH footwell assembly
Note2x connectors
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Remove main decor assembly
Note15x 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
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Disconnect glove box USB cable from
car computer
Note1x connector, Depress latch on top of USB cable to release internal latches, then release from car computer
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Disconnect IP harness connectors from
car computer
Note2x connectors, Non EU vehicles have 3x connectors
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Disconnect dash harness connector from
right body controller
Note1x connector
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Disconnect HVAC harness connector from
right body controller
Note1x connector
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Disconnect IP harness connectors from
RH controller area
Note3x connectors
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Release clip from RH side of cross car
beam
Note1x harness clip
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Release clips securing defroster
grill
Note8x clips, Replace any damaged clips
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Pivot rear edge of defroster grill up
and release tabs from IP
Note6x tabs
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Remove screws securing LH speaker to
IP and remove speaker
Note3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
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Remove screws securing center speaker
to IP and remove speaker
Note1x connector, 3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Remove screws securing center tweeter
to IP and remove speaker
Note1x connector, 2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, Discard tweeter and screws after removal
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Remove screws securing RH speaker to
IP and remove speaker
Note3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
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Loosen bolt securing cross car beam to
upper cowl
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm, Do not remove bolt
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Remove clips securing LH front main
carpet to vehicle
Note3x clips, Number of clips on new vehicles may vary
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Lift LH front main carpet towards LH
front seat
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Remove main floor duct from HVAC
assembly and set aside
NoteUse a bungee cord as needed to secure floor duct
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Remove cross beam brackets
Note2x brackets, 2x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm, 2x nuts, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Remove clip securing RH front main
carpet to cross car beam
Note1 clip
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Remove bolts securing cross car beam
to body
Note4x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm, Located at LH and RH A-pillars
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Move IP and HVAC module rearward
NotePosition inflatable bags onto bulkhead and center floor, Make sure AC lines do not clash with bulkhead, Keep front doors open to prevent damage to trim panels
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Release IP harness from HVAC blower
motor
Note1x connector, 1x clip
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Remove HVAC blower motor
Note3x screws, 6mm, 1.2 Nm, Push IP and HVAC module upward as needed
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Install HVAC blower motor
Note3x screws, 6mm, 1.2 Nm, Push IP and HVAC module upward as needed
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Secure IP harness onto HVAC blower
motor
Note1x connector, 1x clip
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Move IP and HVAC module forward
NoteRemove inflatable bags from bulkhead and center floor, Make sure AC lines do not clash with bulkhead, Keep front doors open to prevent damage to trim panels
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Loosely install bolts securing cross
car beam to body
Note4x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm, Located at LH and RH A-pillars
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Loosely install bolt securing cross
car beam to upper cowl
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm, Do not use tools
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Loosely install cross beam
brackets
Note2x brackets, 2x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm, 2x nuts, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Torque bolts securing cross car beam
to body
Note4x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm, Located at LH and RH A-pillars
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Torque bolt securing cross car beam to
upper cowl
Note1x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Torque cross beam brackets
Note2x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm, 2x nuts, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Install clip securing RH front main
carpet to cross car beam
Note1x clip
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Install main floor duct to HVAC
assembly
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Install LH front main carpet into
position for installation
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Install clips securing LH front main
cabin carpet to vehicle
Note3x push clips, Number of clips on newer vehicles may vary
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Install RH speaker to IP carrier
Note1x connector, 3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Install center tweeter to IP
carrier
Note1x connector, 2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Install center speaker to IP
Note3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
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Install LH speaker to IP carrier
Note3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
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Position defroster grill and lower
tabs into position on IP
Note6x tabs
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Secure clips securing defroster
grill
Note8x clips
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Position pedal assembly
Note2x studs, Negotiate around iBooster rod then secure onto iBooster studs
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Install fasteners securing pedal
assembly to vehicle
Note4x nyloc nuts, 13mm, 16.5 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 13 Nm, Install new nyloc nuts
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Install clips securing pedal harness
to pedal assembly
Note2x clips
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Connect accelerator pedal
connector
Note1x connector, Engage locking tab
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Align brake pedal to iBooster rod and
install clevis pin to brake pedal assembly
Note1x pin
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Install cotter pin onto clevis pin
clip on brake pedal assembly
Note1x clip
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Install brake switch onto pedal
assembly
NoteConfirm pedal is in home position, Push switch into clip until it stops, Do not push so hard as to move pedal, Twist clockwise 90 degrees to set brake switch
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Connect brake switch connector
Note1x connector
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Install the clip located on the RH
side of cross car beam
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Connect IP harness connectors to RH
controller area
Note3x connector
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Connect HVAC harness connector to
right body controller
Note1x connector
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Install dash harness connector to
right body controller
Note1x connector
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Connect IP harness connectors to car
computer
Note2x connectors
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Connect glove box USB cable to car
computer
Note1x connector
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Install main decor assembly
Note15x clips, 1x center clip
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Install RH footwell assembly onto
IP
Note4x push clips
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Connect the HVAC connector to the left
body controller
Note1x connector
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Connect the dash connector to the left
body controller
Note1x connector, Fully seat connector and pull release tab into locking position
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Install headliner harness clips to
lower a-pillar
Note2x clips
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Connect headliner harness
connector
Note1x connector
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Install the LH footwell duct into HVAC
module
Note1x push clip
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Connect the driver knee air bag and
install into vehicle
Note1x connector, Use caution not to damage the connector/harness, Support the knee air bag while connecting the connector
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Install fasteners securing driver knee
air bag to vehicle
Note4x 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
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Install connectors to LH footwell
cover and position for installation, securing front tabs to driver air bag
assembly
Note3x tabs, 1x Ethernet connector, 1x puddle light connector, APAC specific vehicles have an additional OBDII connector
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Install screw and clips securing LH
footwell cover
Note1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 2x push clips
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Install RH upper A-pillar trim
Note3x clips, 1x tether, Slide bottom of trim along IP and speaker grill, attach tether to body side, Set clips starting at the bottom and work up, Pull seal over trim
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Install RH lower A-pillar trim
Note1x 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
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Install clip for RH lower A-pillar
trim
Note1x push clip
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Install RH mid A-pillar assembly
Note1x 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
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Install RH air wave bezel cap to main
decor assembly
Note2x clips, Newer vehicles are equipped with solid bezel.
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Install RH IP end cap
Note3x clips
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Install LH upper A-pillar trim
Note3x clips, 1x tether, Slide bottom of trim along IP and speaker grill, attach tether to body side, Set clips starting at the bottom and work up, Pull seal over trim
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Install LH lower A-pillar trim
Note2x 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
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Install clip for LH lower A-pillar
trim
Note1x push clip
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Install LH mid A-pillar assembly
Note1x clip, 1x tab, Align the bottom tab then push the top clip to fully seat mid A-pillar, Pull seal over trim
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Install LH air wave bezel cap to main
decor assembly
Note2x clips, Newer vehicles are equipped with solid bezel.
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Install LH IP end cap
Note3x clips
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Install center console into
vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance, Tilt front of console downward, Slide assembly towards front of vehicle and tilt rear of console down into place
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Connect USB harness at right front of
center console
Note1x USB connector
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Connect harness to rear of center
console
Note1x connector
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Install RH front exterior bolts to
center console
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Install RH console side panel
carpet
Note1 tab, 12x clips, Position side panel and align the front tab. Push the console panel from the front towards the rear
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Install RH front floor mat
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Install LH front exterior bolts to
center console
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Install LH console side panel
carpet
Note1 tab, 12x clips, Position side panel and align the front tab. Push the console panel from the front towards the rear
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Install LH front floor mat
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Slide the intermediate shaft assembly
downward to install it to the steering gear assembly
NoteEnsure the intermediate shaft is aligned and fully seated, if necessary to align the shaft to steering gear
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Install bolt securing the intermediate
shaft assembly to the steering gear assembly
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 18 Nm
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Route supermanifold harness around
supermanifold to HVAC AC line assembly
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Install clip securing thermal sub
assembly harness to front harness guide cover
Note1x clip
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Connect the supermanifold harness to
the front controller
Note1x connector
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Connect first responder loop
Note1x connector, Engage locking tab, Connect FRL before connecting 12V to avoid damage to car computer
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Connect 12V negative terminal
Note1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm
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Move RH front seat forward
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Install RH rear exterior bolt to
center console
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Move RH front seat to original
position
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Move LH front seat forward
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Install LH rear exterior bolt to
center console
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Install console lower rear panel
Note5x clips
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Move LH front seat to original
position
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Move shock tower brace assembly
forward
NoteRemove shop rags then position tower for installation
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Install bolts securing shock tower
brace to RH shock tower
Note2x bolts, 15mm, 55 Nm, 1x bolt, 15mm, 62 Nm, See image for torque location
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Install bolts securing shock tower
brace to LH shock tower
Note2x bolts, 15mm, 55 Nm, 1x bolt, 15mm, 62 Nm, See image for torque location
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Install bolt securing HVAC assembly to
RH side of bulkhead
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
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Install bolts securing cross car beam
to LH side of bulkhead
Note2x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Install washer tank into
position
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Connect washer pump and level sensor
connectors
Note2x connectors
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Install upper bolt securing washer
tank to vehicle
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm
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Secure harness clip onto LH side of
washer tank inlet
Note1x clip
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Install wiper module to vehicle
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Connect wiper module connector
Note1x connector, Do NOT place limbs within the linkage movement area as wiper arms will automatically transition to parking mode
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Install the bolts securing wiper
module
Note3x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Install fresh air intake
assembly
Note2x studs, Maneuver between cowl and frunk
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Install cowl screen assembly
Note2x push clips, 6x clips
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Install RH shock tower cover
Note2x push clips
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Install LH shock tower cover
Note2x push clips
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Install LH wiper arm and hose assembly
onto vehicle
NoteWasher hose shall be routed over the arm pivot joint, not under
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Install nut securing LH wiper arm to
wiper module
Note1x nut, 15mm, 25 Nm, Make sure wiper tip is aligned between two indicators at windshield
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Connect washer hose from LH wiper arm
to Y-tube fitting and secure washer hose clips
Note2x clips, 1x hose
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Install LH wiper arm nut cover
Note1x cover
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Install RH wiper arm and hose assembly
onto vehicle
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Install nut securing RH wiper arm to
wiper module
Note1x nut, 15mm, 25 Nm, Make sure wiper tip is aligned between two indicators at corner of windshield
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Connect washer hose from RH wiper
arm
Note2x clips, 1x hose, Connect to Y-tube fitting and secure washer hose clips
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Install RH wiper arm nut cover
Note1x cover
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Install frunk assembly to
vehicle
Note12x clips, Make sure frunk assembly is fully seated onto clips, Number of clips may vary on older vehicles. Ensure A/C compressor HVIL harness is not pinched between frunk assembly and thermal beam
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Install bolts securing frunk
assembly
Note7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Lower RBN covers after installing upper fasteners, Newer vehicles may not be equipped with covers
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Install frunk close out panel
Note4x clips, 1x connector, Frunk safety switch, 3x guide tabs, Align 3x tabs then push downward to secure clips
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Install cabin intake upper duct
assembly
Note3x clips, Some configurations may come with 4x clips
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Install rear apron
Note12x clips
- Close hood
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Partially jack up LH front of
vehicle
NoteDo not lift wheel off ground, Lift vehicle to create clearance between wheel and wheelhouse
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Install lower bolt securing washer
tank to body
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm, Pull wheel liner aside
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Lower vehicle and remove floor
jack
- Raise all windows
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Close all four doors
NoteUnlatch rear doors before closing