01/04/2024 14:01:51

Harness - Main Front (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 17100702 7.20 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

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.

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This procedure is for the Original version of this part. An updated/region-specific Global Refresh version of this part is available for newer vehicles and that procedure is here: Harness - Main Front (EMEA) (Remove and Replace).

Connect A/C machine to power and switch on

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Touch time only, Machine will run various background tasks, Wait until Main Menu comes up before continuing
Skip the following panels when prompted

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Use selections indicated in pictures
Perform hose flush

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Touch time only, Connect couplers to machine, Open couplers by turning clockwise, Using Main Menu > Next > Menu > Flush hoses > Verify hose connection, Machine will chime once process is complete
Open LH front door
Lower LH and RH front windows
Using center display, place wipers into "Service Mode"

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via Controls > Service > Wiper Service Mode
Release IP service panel

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2x tabs, 4x datums, Release top tabs and slide rearward
Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3

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Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle, https://toolbox.teslamotors.com, For local connection issues with Toolbox 3 refer to article #43695, Media converter box is powered by laptop USB or 12v power outlet, Ethernet connection will provide communication
Select ‘Actions’ tab and search for ‘Refrigerant’
Select "PROC_VCFRONT_X_START-THERMAL-FILL-DRAIN-REFRIGERANT ", click "Run", and allow routine to complete

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Select "x" at the top right of the window to close once complete, Thermal Fill Drain routine has a 5 hour time limit, After 5 hours EXV's will close and routine must be performed again, Verify EXV positions are open via Garage > Vitals > HP > Refrigerant Loop EXV, Verify LCC, CC Left, Evap, CC Right, Chiller are all at ~100%. Recirc is at ~20%, LCC Solenoid is OPENED
Remove the underhood storage unit. See .
Remove caps from low side and high side AC ports

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2x caps
Connect hoses to vehicle and perform A/C recovery

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Connect couplers to vehicle, Note the amount of refrigerant and oil recovered, mark oil drain bottle oil level (use a piece of tape marking the fluid level), Open couplers by turning clockwise, Using Main Menu > Recover > Verify hose connection, Machine will chime once process is complete, Vehicle may be left unattended, Note or print the amount of refrigerant and oil recovered, Refrigerant recovered should be ~2.24 lb (1.02 kg), Oil recovered should be ~0.3 oz (8.87 mL), If drained oil level increased more than 1.01 oz (30 mL) refer to drained oil loss chart https://toolbox.teslamotors.com/articles/353700
Raise and support vehicle

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Prepare to raise vehicle, Set air suspension to "Jack Mode", Position lift arm pads on vehicle jack pads
Remove LH front wheel cap

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Lift every other spoke at a time until cap is released from rim
Remove RH front wheel cap

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Lift every other spoke at a time until cap is released from rim
Loosen RH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Loosen LH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Move LH front seat backward
Remove LH mid A-pillar trim

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1x clip, 2x tabs
Remove LH lower A-pillar trim

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7x clips
Remove LH footwell cover

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1x connector, 2x magnets
Remove LH front floor mat
Remove LH console side carpet

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11x clips
Release LH HEPA assembly lower dash bolt

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1x bolt, 10mm, 7Nm
Open RH front door
Move RH front seat backward
Remove RH mid A-pillar trim

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1x clip, 2x tabs
Remove RH lower A-pillar trim

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7x clips
Remove RH footwell cover

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3x magnets, 1x connector
Remove RH front floor mat
Remove RH console side carpet

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11x clips
Fold RH front cabin carpet aside for access
Release harness from RH footrest panel

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1x clip
Remove RH footrest panel

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2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
Release RH HEPA assembly lower dash bolt

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1x bolt, 10mm, 7Nm
Release LH wiper arm hose nozzle

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1x hose
Remove LH wiper arm nut cover

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1x cover
Remove LH wiper arm nut and release assembly

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1x nut, 15mm, 26 Nm
Release RH wiper arm hose nozzle

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1x hose
Remove RH wiper arm nut cover

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1x cover
Remove RH wiper arm nut and release assembly

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1x nut, 15mm, 26 Nm
Release washer hose nozzle by LH shock tower cover

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1x hose, 3x clips
Remove LH shock tower cover

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3x push clips, 1x fir tree clip
Remove RH shock tower cover

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3x push clips, 1x fir tree clip
Remove wiper cowl screen panel

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4x push clips, 2x end tabs
Remove fasteners securing LH V-brace and remove assembly

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3x bolts, 10mm, 18 Nm, 1x nut, 10mm, 9 Nm
Remove fasteners securing RH V-brace and remove assembly

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3x bolts, 10mm, 18 Nm, 1x nut, 10mm, 9 Nm
Using center display, place wipers into "Service Mode"

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via Controls > Service > Wiper Service Mode
Power off vehicle from center display

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Via Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop

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2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection
Remove wiper module

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3x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, 1x connector, Rotate module forward and up to access connector, Observe LH wiper arm pivot during removal to avoid damage to windshield
Release clip securing the supermanifold to battery pump supply hose from LV battery

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1x clip
Remove fasteners securing the LV battery and move aside

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3x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm, 2x datums, Take note of datums and carefully move assembly aside
Disconnect air quality sensor harness

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1x connector
Remove HEPA filter assembly cover

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2x tabs, 2x datums, 2x slots, , Be cautious and do not damage the mounting clips, Maneuver cover forward and up in front of V-brace cross member
Remove HEPA filter

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2x clips, Release clips, Pivot filter forward and out of housing
Release V-brace crossmember

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2x nuts, 10mm, 18 Nm
Remove HEPA housing assembly

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2x nuts, 10mm, 7 Nm, Rotate V-brace cross member forward to create access to HEPA assembly retaining nuts, Maneuver assembly forward and up out of vehicle
Remove fasteners securing LH knee air bag assembly to vehicle

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2x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove the LH knee air bag assembly from vehicle

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3x connectors, 1x clip, 6x tabs, Release 2x locking tab on airbag connector
Fold LH front cabin carpet aside for access
Remove frunk harness ground from LH footwell area

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1x nut, 10mm, 8 Nm
Disconnect J14 X036 Power connector

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1x connector, Release lock then remove
Disconnect J9 X037 Frunk connector

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1x connector
Remove fasteners securing RH knee air bag assembly to vehicle

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2x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove RH knee air bag assembly from vehicle

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2x connectors, 6x tabs, 1x clip, Release 2x locking tab on airbag connector
Install coolant hose clamps to coldplate hoses

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2x hoses, Place coolant absorbent material around the car computer
Release coolant hoses from car computer coldplate assembly

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2x spring locks, Install coolant plugs at both hoses and car computer
Remove car computer supply hoses through the bulkhead

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Remove coolant hose clamps from car computer supply hose, Ensure plugs are secure and leak free, Guide hoses between HVAC assembly and bulkhead
Disconnect brown fakra connection from car computer

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1x connector, X836
Disconnect frunk connectors on RH side of car computer

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5x connectors
Release connectors at RH side of AP motherboard

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3x connectors, Release locks on connectors before removal
Release frunk harness from RH footwell area

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2x clips
Remove frunk harness ground from RH footwell area

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1x nut, 10mm, 8 Nm
Disconnect J14 X056 Power connector

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1x connector, Release lock then remove
Disconnect harness connectors

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2x connectors, Release lock then remove
Release harness connector clips from RH controller

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2x clips
Disconnect J9 X050 Frunk connector

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1x connector,
Release electrical connections from TASC 2.0 ECU

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3x connectors
Disconnect steering gear assembly connectors

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2x connectors, Two-stage connectors, Slide red locking tab to unlock then depress connector release to disconnect
Remove AC hoses from vehicle
Remove Penta HVAC line from HVAC assembly

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2x bolts, 13mm, 22 Nm
Raise vehicle partially and lower 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 RH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Remove LH front wheel

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

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13x clips, 2x fan clips
Remove LH front jounce hose bracket from body

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1x bolt, 10mm, 8 Nm
Disconnect LH front repeater

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2x connectors
Release LH repeater harness from body

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1x clip
Disconnect LH front ride height sensor

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1x connector
Disconnect ground junction connector (G500)

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1x connector, Release red locking tab, Depress black tab and rotate lever to release
Disconnect LH front accelerator sensor

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1x connector, Release red locking tab
Disconnect LH cooling fan module connector

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1x connector, Disconnect this after coolant hoses are plugged to avoid coolant damaging connector
Release horn high tone connection

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1x locking connector, Release red locking tab
Release horn low tone connection

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1x locking connector, Release red locking tab
Disconnect frunk harness from washer system

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2x Connectors, 3x Fir tree Clips, Disconnect connectors then remove the Fir Tree clips
Remove the RH front wheel liner

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13x clips, Release clips, Remove from vehicle
Remove RH front jounce bracket from body

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1x bolt, 10mm, 8 Nm
Disconnect RH front repeater

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2x connectors
Release RH repeater harness from body

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1x clip
Disconnect RH front ride height sensor

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1x connector
Disconnect ground junction connector (G500)

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1x connector, Release red locking tab, Depress black tab and rotate lever to release
Disconnect RH cooling fan module connector

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1x connector, Disconnect this after coolant hoses are plugged to avoid coolant damaging connector
Release frunk harness from RH wheel well area

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1x clip
Release air compressor connections

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2x connectors
Release air suspension valve block connector

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1x connector
Release clips securing electrical harness to air compressor bracket

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2x clips
Disconnect RH front accelerator

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1x connector, Do not push down on red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
Disconnect front fascia harness

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2x connectors, Pull red tab to disengage lock then disconnect, Located behind RH wheel arch liner
Release frunk harness from front end carrier

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3x clips
Raise vehicle fully 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 clips securing front aero shield to valence and HV battery

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3x push clips
Remove bolts securing front aero shield and remove from vehicle

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9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
Disconnect EPAS CAN connectors

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2x connectors, Do not push down on red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
Release frunk harness from subframe

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3x clips, Route harness away from subframe
Remove bolts securing front skid plate to body sill

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2x bolts, 15mm, 30 Nm
Remove bolts securing front skid plate to body casting

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2x bolts, 15mm, 60 Nm
Remove bolts securing front skid plate to front subframe and remove skid plate

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4x bolts, 15mm, 70 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
Disconnect logic connector to HV battery

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1x connector, Pull red locking tab outwards and release connection
Disconnect power connector to HV battery

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1x connector, Pull red locking tab outwards and release connection
Release frunk harness from HV battery and body

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2x clips
Lower vehicle partially and set lift onto locks

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
Disconnect RH headlamp connector

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1x connector
Disconnect FEM harness from RH side

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1x connector, Release locking tab
Release frunk harness from top RH side of front end carrier and crash rail

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2x clips
Release frunk harness from RH crash rail

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2x clips
Disconnect RH front damper harness from frunk harness

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1x connector
Release damper harness connector from RH crash rail

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1x clip
Disconnect black connector on RH side of radiator along crash rail

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1x connector, Release locking tab
Remove bolt securing RH side ground to RH side crash rail

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1x bolt, 10mm, 8 Nm
Disconnect RH front wheel speed sensor from frunk harness

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1x connector, 1x clip
Release frunk harness from frunk side of RH side crash rail

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2x clips
Release upper connections on the front controller

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2x locking connectors, Push in locking tabs and lift levers to release
Release LH middle connection on the front controller

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1x locking connector, Push in locking tab and lift lever to release
Release RH middle connections on the front controller

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2x locking connectors, Slide locking mechanism outwards to release
Release lower connections on the front controller

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2x locking connectors, Slide red locking tab outwards to release
Remove bolt securing front controller ground cable

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1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
Remove bolts securing front controller

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3x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
Remove front controller from vehicle and release ground cable from multi system beam

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2x locating tabs, 1x ground cable
Release three way valve connection

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1x locking connector, Disengage red locking tab and slide tab outwards to release connection
Remove clips securing air suspension rear bundle to RH side of frunk harness

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2x clips
Release RH front brake pipe from clips

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5x clips, Do not bend pipe
Release battery coolant temp sensor connection

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1x locking connector, Disengage red locking tab and slide tab outwards to release connection
Remove clip securing battery supply hose to RH side of frunk harness

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1x clip
Release battery supply hose from battery coolant pump

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1x hose clip, 2x plugs, Plug both ends
Release battery coolant pump connection

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1x connector, Disengage red locking tab and slide tab outwards to release connection
Release frunk harness from RH front of body

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3x clips
Release frunk harness from RH side of bulkhead

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2x clips
Release grommet from RH side of bulkhead

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1x grommet
Maneuver frunk harness branch through RH side of bulkhead

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Move aside for clearance
Release branch routed to HV battery from below beam

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1x clip, Follow hose downward to RH side body beam, Place clip prytool between clip and beam, Work clip out from bottom of beam, May need to slightly tap tool handle with hammer being cautious not to damage coolant hose
Release frunk body harness from FDU harness

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1x locking connector, Release locking tab
Release clip securing frunk body harness to FDU LV harness bracket

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1x clip
Release frunk harness from FDU assembly

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1x clip
Disconnect LH front headlamp

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1x connector
Disconnect frunk harness from LH side FEM harness connection

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1x connector, Release red locking tab
Release frunk harness from top LH side of front end carrier

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2x clips
Disconnect frunk harness from LH side crash rail

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1x connector, Release locking tab
Release LH front damper harness connection

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1x connector
Disconnect LH front wheel speed sensor from frunk harness

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1x connector, 3x clips
Remove frunk harness ground from LH crash rail

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1x bolt, 10mm, 8 Nm
Release frunk harness from LH side crash rail

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4x clips
Release battery controller ground cable

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1x bolt, 10mm, 9 Nm
Release harness clip from battery controller

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1x fir tree clip
Remove fasteners securing battery controller and tilt controller for access

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1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm, 1x nut, 10mm, 10 Nm
Release top J4 connection from battery controller

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1x locking connector, Slide mechanism outwards to release
Release middle J5 connection from battery controller

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1x locking connector, Push in locking tab and lift lever to release
Release side J3 connection from battery controller

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1x locking connector, Slide mechanism outwards to release
Release middle J2 connection from battery controller

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1x locking connector, Slide red locking tab outwards and release
Release side J1 connection from battery controller

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1x locking connector, Slide red locking tab outwards and release
Release harness clip from battery controller

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1x clip
Remove battery controller from vehicle
Release LV harness from multi system beam

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1x bolt, 10mm, 8 Nm, 2x clips
Disconnect brake fluid level sensor

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1x connector
Disconnect brake booster ECU connector

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1x connector, Release red locking tab, then depress black tab and rotate lever to release
Disconnect the hydraulic control unit

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1x connector, Release red locking tab and rotate lever upward to remove
Release grommet from LH side of bulkhead

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1x grommet
Maneuver frunk harness branch through LH side of bulkhead

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Move aside for clearance
Release frunk harness guide from bulkhead

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2x clips
Release AC compressor HV harness clip from body

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1x clip
Disconnect AC compressor logic connector

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1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on red tab, Pull to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
Remove retaining clip securing AC compressor logic harness to AC compressor HV harness bracket

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1x fir tree clip
Remove AC compressor ground strap

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1x bolt, T25, 7 Nm
Release clip securing the coolant hose to the AC compressor bracket

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1x fir tree clip
Release PT coolant pump connection

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1x connector, Disengage red locking tab and slide tab outwards to release connection
Remove PT coolant pump from AC compressor bracket

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Slide pump assembly away from compressor off lower bracket
Release compressor bracket from multi-system beam

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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 and under the multi-system beam, Be cautious around the coolant hose and supermanifold harness, Place fender cover on fan housing and gently place AC compressor assembly down
Remove FDU ground strap from body stud

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1x bolt, 12mm, 15 Nm, Remove strap assembly
Release frunk harness guide from LH side crash rail

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2x clips
Support supermanifold using bungee cords

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This is needed for frunk harness removal at later step, Be cautious to avoid damage to surrounding components
Remove bolts securing the supermanifold to the multi-system beam

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2x bolts, 15 mm, 31 Nm, Recommend assistance, Support from underneath and at reservoir
Release multi-system beam

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4x bolts, 15mm, 60 Nm
Place a folded rag underneath RH and LH side of the multi-system beam

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Lift multi-system beam up only the amount required to clear the reservoir fill neck between top of supermanifold and bottom of beam, Recommend assistance if needed
Remove coolant bottle cap
Remove frunk harness from vehicle

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Recommend assistance, Feed harness between multi-system beam and super manifold, Maneuver harness to clear surrounding components, Move Bungee's around harness to allow clearance as needed
Install frunk harness into position

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Feed harness between multi-system beam and super manifold, Maneuver harness to clear surrounding components, Move Bungee's around harness to allow clearance as needed, Move each branch into place for installation
Maneuver frunk harness branch through LH side of bulkhead

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1x grommet
Install frunk harness into LH side of bulkhead

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1x grommet
Maneuver frunk harness branch through RH side of bulkhead

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Position for installation
Secure frunk harness grommet into RH side of bulkhead

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1x grommet
Route frunk harness towards HV battery and secure clip below beam

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1x clip
Secure frunk harness onto RH side of crash rail

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3x clips
Install frunk harness onto LH side crash rail

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2x clips
Remove shop rags from underneath RH and LH side of the multi-system beam
Secure multi-system beam

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4x bolts, 15mm, 60 Nm, Position beam and start bolts by hand
Install bolts securing the Supermanifold to the multi-system beam

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2x bolts, 15 mm, 31 Nm, Recommend assistance, Support from underneath and at reservoir, Hand start bolts to Supermanifold
Remove bungee cords supporting supermanifold assembly
Install FDU ground strap to body stud

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1x bolt, 12mm, 15 Nm, Position strap for install
Install bolts securing AC compressor bracket to multi system beam

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2x bolts, 15mm, 31 Nm, Recommend assistance, Carefully support the AC compressor assembly and secure assembly, Prevent damage to any components, Remove any bungee cords
Secure AC compressor HV harness clip onto body

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1x clip
Install AC compressor ground strap

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1x bolt, T25, 7 Nm
Secure PT coolant pump onto AC compressor bracket

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Slide pump assembly onto compressor lower bracket
Install clip securing the coolant hose to the AC compressor bracket

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1x fir tree clip
Secure PT coolant pump connection

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1x connector, Secure connector and full engage red locking tab
Install frunk harness onto LH side crash rail

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4x clips
Install frunk harness ground onto LH crash rail

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1x bolt, 10mm, 8 Nm
Connect LH front wheel speed sensor to frunk harness

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1x connector, 3x clips
Secure LH front damper harness connection

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1x connector
Connect frunk harness onto LH side crash rail

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1x connector, Engage locking tab
Secure frunk harness onto top of LH side of front end carrier

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2x clips
Connect frunk harness to LH side FEM harness connection

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1x connector, Secure red locking tab
Connect LH headlamp connector

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1x connector
Connect the hydraulic control unit

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1x connector, Seat connection and rotate lever downward, then secure locking tab
Connect brake booster ECU connector

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1x connector, Align connector and rotate lever to fully seat, Secure red locking tab
Install LV harness onto multi system beam

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1x bolt, 10mm, 8 Nm, 2x clips
Position battery controller into vehicle
Secure harness clip onto battery controller

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1x clip
Secure side J1 connection onto battery controller

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1x locking connector, Engage red locking tab
Secure middle J2 connection onto battery controller

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1x locking connector, Engage red locking tab
Secure side J3 connection onto battery controller

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1x locking connector, Verify yellow locking tab is fully opened, Seat connector and mechanism will begin to engage
Secure middle J5 connection onto battery controller

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1x locking connector, Verify lever is fully opened, Seat connector and lever will being to engage
Secure top J4 connection onto battery controller

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1x locking connector, Verify yellow locking tab is fully opened, Seat connector and mechanism will begin to engage
Secure harness clip onto battery controller

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1x clip
Secure battery controller ground cable

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1x bolt, 10mm or E10 5-lobe, 9 Nm
Position battery controller forward and install fasteners

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1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm, 1x nut 10mm, 10 Nm
Secure frunk harness onto FDU

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1x clip
Install clip securing frunk body harness to FDU LV harness bracket

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1x clip
Secure frunk body harness onto FDU harness

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1x connector, Engage red locking tab
Install frunk harness guide onto bulkhead

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3x clips
Secure RH front brake pipe onto clips

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5x clips, Do not bend pipe
Secure frunk harness onto RH side of bulkhead

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2x clips
Install clips securing air suspension rear bundle to RH side of frunk harness

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2x clips
Secure car computer supply hoses to the bulkhead

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Guide hoses between HVAC assembly and bulkhead, Ensure grommet is fully seated into bulkhead
Secure battery coolant pump connection

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1x connector, Secure connector and full engage red locking tab
Secure battery coolant pump to bracket

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1x clip, Slide pump on to bracket and secure lower coolant hose to bracket
Install clip securing battery supply hose to frunk harness

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1x clip
Secure battery coolant temp sensor connection

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1x locking connector, Secure connector and fully engage red locking tab
Secure three way valve connection

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1x locking connector, Secure connector and fully engage red locking tab
Position front controller for installation and position ground cable

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2x locating tabs, 1x ground cable
Install bolts securing front controller

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3x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm. Start with the side bolt
Install bolt securing front controller ground cable

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1x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
Secure lower connections on the front controller

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2x locking connectors, Engage red locking tab
Secure RH middle connections on front controller

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2x locking connectors, Verify yellow locking tabs are fully opened, Seat connectors and mechanism will begin to engage
Secure LH middle connection for front controller

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1x locking connector, Verify lever is fully opened, Seat connector and lever will being to engage
Secure upper connections for the front controller

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2x locking connectors, Verify levers are fully opened, Seat connectors and levers will begin to engage
Install frunk harness onto RH side crash rail

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2x clips
Connect RH front wheel speed sensor to frunk harness

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1x connector, 3x clips
Install bolt securing RH side ground to RH side crash rail

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1x bolt, 10mm, 8 Nm
Connect black connector on RS of radiator along crash rail

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1x connector, Engage locking tab
Secure damper harness connector onto RH crash rail

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1x clip
Connect RH front damper harness

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1x connector
Secure frunk harness onto RH crash rail

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2x clips
Secure frunk harness onto top RH side of front end carrier and crash rail

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2x clips
Connect frunk harness to RH side FEM harness connection

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1x connector, Engage red locking tab
Connect RH headlamp connector

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1x connector
Raise vehicle fully 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
Secure frunk harness onto HV battery and body

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2x clips
Secure power connector to HV battery

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1x connector, Engage red locking tab
Secure logic connector to HV battery

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1x connector, Engage red locking tab
Position front skid plate for installation and thread in all bolts

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4x bolts, 15mm, 70 Nm, 2x bolts, 15mm, 60 Nm, 2x bolts, 15mm, 30 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm, Torque at later step
Torque bolts securing front skid plate to body casting

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2x bolts, 15mm, 60 Nm
Torque bolts securing front skid plate to body sill

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2x bolts, 15mm, 30 Nm
Secure frunk harness onto subframe

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3x clips
Connect EPAS CAN connectors

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2x connectors, Engage locking tab
Apply Loctite 222 onto front aero shield bolts and install fasteners securing front aero shield to vehicle

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9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
Install clips securing front aero shield to valence and HV battery

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3x push clips
Lower vehicle partially and set lift onto locks

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
Secure frunk harness onto front end carrier

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3x clips
Connect front fascia harness

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2x connectors, Engage locking tab, Located behind RH wheel arch liner
Connect RH front accelerator

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1x connector, Engage locking tab
Install clips securing electrical harness to air compressor bracket

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2x clips
Secure air suspension valve block connector

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1x connector
Secure air compressor connections

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2x connectors
Secure frunk harness onto RH wheel well area

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1x clip
Install RH cooling fan module connector

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1x connector
Connect ground junction connector (G500)

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1x connector, Secure red locking tab
Connect RH front ride height sensor

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1x connector
Secure RH repeater harness to body

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1x clip
Connect RH front repeater

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2x connectors, Support repeater from exterior to prevent damage to retaining clips
Install RH front jounce bracket to body

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1x bolt, 10mm, 8 Nm
Install RH front wheel liner

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13x clips
Connect frunk harness to washer system

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2x Connectors, 3x Fir tree Clips
Secure horn low tone connection

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1x locking connector, Verify fully seated and engage red locking tab
Secure horn high tone connection

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1x locking connector, Verify fully seated and engage red locking tab
Install LH cooling fan module connector

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1x connector
Connect LH front accelerator sensor

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1x connector, Engage red locking tab
Connect ground junction connector (G500)

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1x connector, Secure red locking tab
Connect LH front ride height sensor

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1x connector
Secure LH repeater harness to body

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1x clip
Connect LH front repeater

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2x connectors, Support repeater from exterior to prevent damage to retaining clips
Install LH front jounce hose bracket to body

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1x bolt, 10mm, 8 Nm
Install LH front wheel liner

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13x clips
Install LH front wheel

Note
5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool
Install RH 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
Install Penta HVAC line from HVAC assembly

Note
2x bolts, 13mm, 22 Nm
Reconnect AC hoses to vehicle
Perform AC vacuum and run leak test

Note
Set vacuum time to 15 minutes and leak test to ON, Machine will chime once process is complete, Vehicle may be left unattended, Verify leak test passed before continuing
Install HEPA housing assembly

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2x nuts, 10mm, 7 Nm, Maneuver assembly down and under cross member, Rotate V-brace crossmember bracket back to install position
Secure V-brace crossmember

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2x nuts, 10mm, 18 Nm
Install HEPA filter

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3x datums, 2x clips, Align 3 datums into bottom of housing, Confirm air flow direction, Ensure clips lock and secure filter into housing
Install HEPA filter assembly cover

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2x tabs, 2x datums, 2x slots, Maneuver cover down and under V-brace cross member, Fully engage seal and locking tabs
Connect air quality sensor harness

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1x connector
Install fasteners securing LV battery to multi-system beam

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3x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm, 2x datums, Shift into position and install fasteners
Install clip securing the supermanifold to battery pump supply hose onto LV battery

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1x clip
Install wiper module

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3x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, 1x connector, Secure electrical connector first, Rotate module rearward and under windshield, Observe LH wiper arm pivot during install to avoid damage to windshield
Connect steering gear assembly connectors

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2x connectors, Two-stage connectors, Ensure locking tab is engaged after an audible click is heard when connecting
Secure coolant hoses to car computer coldplate assembly

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2x spring locks, Remove coolant plugs and absorbent material, Ensure spring locks engage and perform pull-push-pull test on each hose coupling
Secure electrical connections to TASC 2.0 ECU

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3x connectors
Connect J9 X050 Frunk connector

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1x connector
Secure harness connector clips onto RH controller

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2x clips
Connect harness connectors

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2x connectors, Fully seat connector then engage lock
Connect J14 X056 Power connector

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1x connector, Fully seat connector then engage lock
Install bolt securing frunk harness ground near RH footwell area

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1x bolt, 10mm, 8 Nm
Secure frunk harness onto RH footwell area

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2x clips
Install connectors at RH side of AP motherboard

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3x connectors
Connect frunk connectors on RH side of car computer

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5x connectors
Connect brown fakra connection onto car computer

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1x connector, X836
Secure RH HEPA assembly lower dash bolt

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1x bolt, 10mm, 7Nm
Install RH footrest panel

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2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
Secure harness to RH footrest panel

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1x clip
Fold RH main carpet back into place
Install RH console side carpet

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11x clips
Install RH front floor mat
Install RH footwell cover

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3x magnets, 1x connectors
Install RH lower A-pillar trim

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7x clips, Verify weather seal is seated properly
Install RH mid A-pillar trim

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1x clip, 2x tabs, Verify weather seal is seated properly
Fold RH main carpet back into place
Install RH knee air bag assembly into vehicle

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2x connectors, 6x tabs, 1x clip, Hook tabs before fully seating, Use caution not to damage the connector/harness, Support the knee air bag while connecting the connector
Install fasteners securing RH knee air bag assembly to vehicle

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2x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Install new fasteners
Connect J9 X037 Frunk connector

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1x connector
Connect J14 X036 Power connector

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1x connector, Fully seat connector then engage lock
Install frunk harness ground onto LH footwell area

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1x bolt, 10mm, 8 Nm
Secure LH HEPA assembly lower dash bolt

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1x bolt, 10mm, 7Nm
Fold LH main carpet back into place
Install LH front floor mat
Install LH footwell cover

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1x connector, 2x magnets
Install LH lower A-pillar trim

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7x clips, Verify weather seal is seated properly
Install LH console side carpet

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11x clips
Install LH mid A-pillar trim

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1x clip, 2x tabs, Verify weather seal is seated properly
Install the LH knee air bag assembly into vehicle

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1x clip, 3x connectors, 6x tabs, Hook tabs before fully seating, Use caution not to damage the connector/harness, Support the knee air bag while connecting the connectors
Install fasteners securing LH knee air bag assembly to vehicle

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2x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Install new fasteners
Select "refrigerant charge" on AC machine

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Select the arrows under "refrigerant charge", Enter refrigerant amount of 1.02 kg (1020 g)
Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector

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2x connectors Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated
Using center display, remove wipers from "Service Mode"
Install fasteners securing LH V-brace and secure

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3x bolts, 10mm, 18 Nm, 1x nut, 10mm, 9 Nm
Install fasteners securing RH V-brace and secure

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3x bolts, 10mm, 18 Nm, 1x nut, 10mm, 9 Nm
Install wiper cowl screen panel

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4x push clips, 2x end tabs
Install wiper cowl screen panel

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4x push clips, 2x end tabs
Install RH wiper arm assembly and secure nut

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1x nut, 15mm, 26 Nm, Line up wiper to reference mark on windshield
Install RH wiper arm nut cover
Secure RH wiper arm washer nozzle

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1x hose, Hose is routed below the arm
Install LH wiper arm assembly and secure nut

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1x nut, 15mm, 26 Nm, Line up wiper to reference mark on windshield
Install LH wiper arm nut cover
Secure LH wiper arm washer nozzle

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1x hose, Hose is routed below the arm
Secure washer hose nozzle by LH shock tower cover

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1x hose, 3x clips
Install LH shock tower cover

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3x push clip, 1x fir tree clip
Install RH shock tower cover

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3x push clip, 1x fir tree clip
Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary

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Ensure that the fluid level is at the Max line, Top off fluid as required
Move RH front seat to original position
Close RH front door
Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3

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Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle, https://toolbox.teslamotors.com, For local connection issues with Toolbox 3 refer to article #43695, Media converter box is powered by laptop USB or 12v power outlet, Ethernet connection will provide communication
Select "Actions/Autodiag" and search for "Commissioning"
Select TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONING, click Run and allow routine to complete

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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 right of window to close once complete
Proceed with Hose Equalize steps to complete AC recharge process and follow instructions displayed on AC Machine

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Disconnect high side coupler from vehicle, Turn AC on, Temp setting LO, Panel mode on, Fresh air mode on, Blower speed set to 10, Verify Hose Equalize settings, Verify discharge pressure does not exceed 26 bar and suction pressure is not below 1.15 bar,
Proceed with Hose Equalize steps to complete AC recharge process and follow instructions displayed on AC Machine

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Remove low side coupler from vehicle, Turn vehicle off, Verify Hose Equalize settings, Machine will chime once process is complete
Install caps onto AC ports

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2x caps
Select ‘Actions/Autodiag’ tab and search for ‘Purge'
Select ‘Actions/Autodiag’ and search for ‘Thermal’
Select ‘TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-THERMAL-PERFORMANCE’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete

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Select ‘X’ at top right of window to close once complete
Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit
Install IP service panel

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2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP
Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary

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Ensure that the fluid level is at the Max line, Top off fluid as required
Install coolant bottle cap
Install the underhood storage unit. See .
Torque LH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Torque RH front wheel

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

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Align valve stem with cap
Install LH front wheel cap

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Align valve stem with cap
Remove vehicle from lift

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Lower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode"
Move LH front seat to original position
Raise LH and RH front windows
Close LH front door

Model S Service Manual

Harness - Main Front (Remove and Replace)

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