08/04/2024 10:56:15

A/C Refrigerant (Unknown Oil Quantity) (Heat Pump) (Recovery, Flush, and Recharge)

Code de correction 18200112 1.14 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 Protection individuelle to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

  • 2023-04-04: Updated A/C oil type to be used with reference to Liquides et contenances for A/C oil specifications.
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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.
  1. Set up AC machine
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    Touch time only
  2. Open all four doors
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    If vehicle is being powered down, Latch rear doors to prevent accidental closure
  3. Lower all four windows
  4. Open hood
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    Remarque
    Press "Open" button on the touchscreen to release the latch, Lift the lid manually
  5. Remove rear apron
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    Remarque
    12x clips, Only store rear apron visible face upwards
  6. Remove cabin intake upper duct assembly
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    Remarque
    4x clips, Heat pump vehicles have 3x clips
  7. Remove closeout panel from frunk assembly
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    Remarque
    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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Move LH front seat forward
  11. Move RH front seat forward
  12. Place vehicle in service mode through UI
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    Remarque
    Select vehicle's badge icon in Controls > Software for four seconds and then type "service" into dialog box
  13. Access Thermal System routines using UI
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    Remarque
    Tap Car icon in the screen corner =>Service mode => Diagnostics => Thermal =>Actions, Authorize routines by holding right turn signal, depressing brake pedal for 10 seconds with the Drive Rail on
  14. Select "Start Thermal Fill Drain (Refrigerant Only)" using the UI
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    Select ‘X’ at top left of window to close once complete, Verify indicator displays green and vehicle is ready to be reclaimed, Thermal Fill Drain routine has a 5 hour time limit, After 5 hours EXV's will close and routine must be performed again
  15. 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
  16. Disconnect 12V negative terminal
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    Remarque
    1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm, Ensure the vehicle is in park, climate control system is off, and vehicle is not charging before disconnecting 12V
  17. Disconnect first responder loop
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    1x connector, Release locking tab
  18. Remove caps from low side and high side AC ports
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    2x caps
  19. Connect hoses to vehicle and perform AC recovery
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    Touch time only, Connect couplers to vehicle, Open couplers by turning clockwise, Open Machine valves, Note the amount of refrigerant and oil recovered, mark oil drain bottle oil level (use a piece of tape marking the fluid level) If drained oil level increased more than 30 mL refer to drained oil loss chart.
  20. Remove 2nd row seat cushion and disconnect harness
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    2x tabs, 2x connectors, Press tab toward LH side of vehicle on each side to release front edge of seat cushion
  21. Remove all items from pockets and ensure not wearing metal items
  22. Inspect HV insulating gloves
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    Check gloves for damage prior to each use, Refer to service document TN-15-92-003 R5, for information on inspecting HV gloves, https://service.tesla.com/docs/ServiceBulletins/External/TN/TN-15-92-003_High_Voltage_Awareness_Care_Points_R5.pdf
  23. Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves
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    Make sure to wear Electrical Protective Gloves any time Hioki tester is used
  24. Remove the bolts securing ancillary bay probe lid cover to ancillary bay cover
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    2x bolts, EP10 5-Lobe, 6 Nm, Discard after removal
  25. Remove the ancillary bay probe lid cover from the ancillary bay cover
  26. Verify no high voltage
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    Make sure to wear PPE (HV gloves, safety glasses) when working on high voltage component, If voltage is greater than 10V, Pack contactors are not open or welded, Stop work and reach out to Service Engineering
  27. Inspect ancillary bay probe lid cover gasket then position onto the ancillary bay cover
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    Confirm no visual damage present
  28. Install bolts securing ancillary bay probe lid cover to ancillary bay cover
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    2x bolts, E10 5-Lobe, 6 Nm, Install new fasteners
  29. Remove HV insulating gloves
  30. Remove vent tube hose from LH side of 12V battery
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    Remarque
    1x tube adapter
  31. Release terminal cover and remove positive terminal
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    Remarque
    2x clips, 1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm, Do not fully remove positive terminal nut
  32. Remove bolt securing 12V battery upper tie down strap to AC compressor bracket
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    Remarque
    1x bolt, 10mm, 5 Nm
  33. Remove battery upper tie down strap
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    Remarque
    Lift battery tie down strap up and remove it from the rear tie down hook strap
  34. Remove 12V battery from vehicle
  35. Remove rear battery tie down strap
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    Remarque
    Rotate forward to disengage
  36. Remove the clips securing the coolant hose to AC compressor bracket
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    Remarque
    2x clips
  37. Release 12v battery vent tube from battery bracket
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    Remarque
    1x fir tree clip
  38. Remove retaining clip securing AC compressor logic harness to AC compressor HV harness bracket
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    Remarque
    1x fir tree clip
  39. Disconnect AC compressor logic connector
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    Remarque
    1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on red tab, pull to disengage lock, pull again to release connector
  40. Remove fastener securing AC compressor HV harness bracket to AC compressor
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    Remarque
    1x bolt, 13mm, 9 Nm
  41. Remove AC compressor ground strap
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    Remarque
    1x bolt, T25, 7 Nm
  42. Remove the clip securing the coolant hose to the AC compressor bracket
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    Remarque
    1x fir tree clip
  43. Disconnect HV harness connector from AC compressor
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    Remarque
    1x locking electrical connector, 3 stage locking connector, See photos for connector positions, Move black locking tab away form the AC compressor, position 1, then using a 45 degree pick, push down on position 2 of the locking connector while prying up on position 3 and disconnect
  44. Overlap from AC refrigerant recovery
  45. Remove AC hoses from vehicle
  46. Remove nut securing low side of manifold to compressor pipe and move low side pipe out of the way
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    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm
  47. Remove nut securing high side of manifold to compressor pipe and move high side pipe out of the way
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    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm
  48. Install AC flush adapters onto supermanifold to compressor AC line assembly
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    Remarque
    2x nuts, 13mm, 22 Nm, Install flush adapters onto suction and discharge lines on compressor side, Leave seal washers on AC manifold line, Use 13mm nuts from compressor to secure flush adapters
  49. Connect AC machine hoses to AC flush adapters and run System Flush procedure
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    Touch time only, System flush procedure runs for approximately 90 minutes, Must use Robinair 34988ni machine (R134a) to run system flush procedure, Minimum of 13lb of refrigerant needed in tank to run system flush procedure, On AC machine main menu click next, Click menu, Scroll down to system flush, Enter 30 min run time
  50. Remove AC compressor HV harness from the AC compressor and set aside
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    Move AC compressor HV harness bracket toward the front of the vehicle, lift the bracket up to clear the upper bracket mount and carefully set harness and bracket aside
  51. Remove bolts securing AC compressor bracket to strut tower support brace and remove AC compressor and AC compressor bracket assembly from vehicle
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    2x bolts, 15mm, 31 Nm, Recommend assistance, Support the AC compressor while removing the fasteners, Carefully remove the AC compressor and AC compressor bracket towards the front of the vehicle, under the strut tower support brace
  52. Remove AC compressor bracket from AC compressor
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm
  53. Document old and new part numbers and serial numbers
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    Document part numbers and serial numbers into repair order
  54. Install NVH acoustic onto AC compressor
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    Install new NVH blanket or re-use old one if new one is not available, and adhesive is in good working condition. Remove adhesive backing, Lay NVH acoustic cover down with adhesive side facing up, Align cut outs of NVH acoustic cover to suction port on AC compressor, Install NVH acoustic cover around suction port on AC compressor then continue to wrap NVH acoustic cover around compressor
  55. Install AC compressor bracket to AC compressor
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm
  56. Position AC compressor and AC compressor bracket assembly to strut tower support brace and secure
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    2x bolts, 15mm, 31 Nm, Recommend assistance, Support the AC compressor while installing the fasteners, Carefully install the AC compressor and AC compressor bracket towards the rear of the vehicle, under the strut tower support brace, Keep AC compressor caps on the compressor until manifold lines are installed, Hand start bolts
  57. Position AC compressor HV harness onto AC compressor for installation
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    Ensure the HV harness bracket engages the upper bracket mount on the AC compressor
  58. Connect HV harness connector to AC compressor
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    Remarque
    1x locking electrical connector, 3 stage locking connector, After fully seating the connector onto the AC compressor engage the black locking tab by pushing toward the AC compressor, Perform push-pull-push test to ensure proper seating
  59. Install bolt securing AC compressor HV harness bracket to AC compressor
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    1x bolt, 13mm, 9 Nm
  60. Install the clip securing the coolant hose to the AC compressor bracket
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    Remarque
    1x fir tree clip
  61. Install AC compressor ground strap
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    Remarque
    1x bolt, T25, 7 Nm
  62. Install retaining clip securing AC compressor logic harness to AC compressor HV harness bracket
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    Remarque
    1x fir tree clip
  63. Connect the AC compressor logic connector
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    Remarque
    1x locking electrical connector, Engage locking tab
  64. Install clips securing coolant hoses to AC compressor bracket
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    Remarque
    2x clips
  65. Install rear battery tie down strap
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    Remarque
    Insert assembly into bracket and rotate to 90 degrees
  66. Install 12V battery vent tube to battery bracket
  67. Install 12V battery into vehicle
  68. Position battery tie down strap onto the battery
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    Remarque
    Hook the upper tie down strap into the rear tie down hook strap and position for installation
  69. Install bolt securing upper tie down strap to the AC compressor bracket
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    Remarque
    1x bolt, 10mm, 5 Nm
  70. Install vent tube hose in 12V battery
  71. Install positive terminal and terminal cover
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    1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm, 2x clips
  72. Disconnect AC machine hoses from AC flush adapters
  73. Remove AC flush adapters from supermanifold to compressor AC line assembly
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    Remarque
    2x nuts, 13mm, 22 Nm
  74. Replace seal washer on supermanifold to compressor AC line assembly on compressor discharge line
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    Remarque
    1x seal washer. Lube seal washers with the appropriate A/C oil. See Liquides et contenances for A/C oil specifications.
  75. Replace seal washer on supermanifold to compressor AC line assembly on compressor suction line
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    1x seal washer. Lubricate seal washer with the appropriate A/C oil. See Liquides et contenances for A/C oil specifications.
  76. Install supermanifold to compressor discharge line to compressor
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    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm
  77. Install supermanifold to compressor suction line to compressor
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    1x nut, 13mm, 22 Nm
  78. Reconnect AC hoses to vehicle
  79. Perform AC vacuum test
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    2 minute vacuum leak test, 15 minute vacuum
  80. Perform AC refrigerant refill
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    Remarque
    Recharge refrigerant to 1.02 kg (1020g), For Robinair AC machines press ESC to NOT ACCEPT the step to clear out residual oil, Once complete press next to start End of Charge process
  81. Perform step 1 for End of Charge process
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    Close high and low machine valves, Press next to continue
  82. Connect first responder loop
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    Remarque
    1x connector, Engage locking tab, Connect FRL before connecting 12V to avoid damage to car computer
  83. Connect 12V negative terminal
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    1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm
  84. Re-install software via UI
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    Via Controls > Service Mode > Software Reinstall
  85. Select "Request" to initiate software installation
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    Vehicle will send a request to Tesla server for the re-installation of the current firmware, Read instructions on the UI then select request if you meet the criteria, Vehicles with software version before 2022.20.7 will require internet connectivity to request the software job from the server
  86. Select the clock on the center display, or go to the Software tab, then select install now to start firmware update
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    Tap center display next to software update window until clock runs down to 0, After displayed installation time check the center display and ensure the firmware package was successfully installed
  87. Access Thermal System routines using UI
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    Remarque
    Tap Car icon in the screen corner =>Service mode => Diagnostics => Thermal =>Actions, Authorize routines by holding right turn signal, depressing brake pedal for 10 seconds with the Drive Rail on
  88. Select 'Start' button at 'Run Heat Pump Commissioning' TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONINGHeat Pump Thermal System CommissioningGen3/tasks/TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONING ModelY/tasks/TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONINGLow Voltage Controllers Low Voltage ControllersThermal / Refrigerant System - Run Heat Pump Commissioning, Status will change from 'INACTIVE' to 'RUNNING'
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    If this routine is not run after entering Thermal Drain/Fill mode, the AC compressor operation will be blocked, Select ‘X’ at top left of window to close once 'TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONINGHeat Pump Thermal System CommissioningGen3/tasks/TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONING ModelY/tasks/TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONINGLow Voltage Controllers Low Voltage ControllersThermal / Refrigerant System - Run Heat Pump Commissioning SUCCESS' window appears
  89. Proceed with steps 2-4 for End of Charge process and follow instructions displayed on AC Machine
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    Turn AC on, Temp setting LO, Panel mode on, Fresh air mode on, Blower speed set to 3, Verify Discharge pressure does not exceed 26 bar and Suction pressure is not below 1.15 bar, Turn AC OFF, allow pressures to stabilize and remove high side hose
  90. Proceed with steps 5-6 for End of Charge process and follow instructions displayed on AC Machine
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    Turn AC on, Temp setting LO, Panel mode on, Fresh air mode on, Blower speed set to 3, Turn machine valves to OPEN, Allow pressures to stabilize, Remove low side hose from vehicle, Continue with AC machine instructions and clear AC hoses
  91. Install caps onto AC ports
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    2x caps
  92. Test Thermal Performance
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    Scroll up Thermal menu, Select 'Start' button at 'Test Thermal Performance' using the UI, Menu will change from 'INACTIVE' TO 'RUNNING'- allow routine to complete, Select ‘X’ at top left of window to close once ‘TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-PERFORMANCEThermal System Performance TestGen3/tasks/TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-PERFORMANCE Model3/tasks/TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-PERFORMANCELow Voltage Controllers Low Voltage ControllersThermal / Actions - Test Thermal Performancehv / Procedures - - SUCCESS' window appears
  93. Select "Test HVAC performance" using the UI
  94. Exit Service Mode through UI
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    Controls > Service Mode > Exit Service Mode
  95. Install frunk assembly to vehicle
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    Remarque
    12x clips, Make sure frunk assembly is fully seated onto clips, Number of clips may vary on older vehicles
  96. Install bolts securing frunk assembly
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    Remarque
    7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Lower RBN covers after installing upper fasteners, Newer vehicles may not be equipped with covers
  97. Install frunk close out panel
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    Remarque
    4x clips, 1x connector, Frunk safety switch, 3x guide tabs, Align 3x tabs then push downward to secure clips
  98. Install cabin intake upper duct assembly
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    Remarque
    4x clips, Heat pump vehicles have 3x clips
  99. Install rear apron
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    Remarque
    12x clips
  100. Close hood
  101. Connect 2nd row seat cushion harness and install 2nd row seat cushion
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    Remarque
    2x connectors, 2x clips, Insert the seat belt buckles through the holes, Slide rear cushion inward then align front guide tabs to locking tabs, Make sure cushion is fully seated with push & pull test near clips
  102. Move RH front seat to original position
  103. Move LH front seat to original position
  104. Raise all windows
  105. Close all four doors
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    Unlatch rear doors before closing