25/03/2024 17:23:41
Evaporator (1st Generation) (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 18201012
- 2023-04-06: Updated to latest validation.
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.
Removal
- Open all four doors
- Lower all four windows
- Move RH front seat backward
- Move LH front seat backward
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Remove LH IP side cover
Note4x clips, 1x connector
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Connect laptop to vehicle with a
tethered Ethernet connection via Toolbox 3
Note1x connector, connect laptop to vehicle, Later builds will be connected below MCU, Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to vehicle: https://toolbox.teslamotors.com, Select connection status icon at top right corner and select Connect Locally (icon will turn green when vehicle is connected)
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Unlock vehicle Gateway
NoteAfter vehicle has been put into "Service Mode", hold down the brake pedal, while holding down break pedal simultaneously hold the turn signal stalk fully up for at least 10 seconds, "GTW UNLOCKING" should pop up on the instrument cluster right below the VIN during these 10 seconds, once gateway is unlocked "GTW UNLOCKED 5400" will be displayed on the instrument cluster underneath the VIN, the gateway will remain unlocked for 15 minutes, follow steps on Toolbox article https://toolbox.teslamotors.com/articles/5582900 for any additional information
- Select ‘Actions’ tab and search for ‘PROC_THC_X_FLUID-FILL-DRAINvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode: Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Stop Fluid Fill/Drain’
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Select Action 'Start' , Fluid Fill
Target 'Refrigerant' and press 'Run'
NoteCheck the Routine's Notes before pressing Run, Verify successfully ''Passed'
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Wait to see that the routine 'Passed'
successfully
NoteNow the system is ready for Fill / Drain
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Remove laptop from vehicle
NoteDo not close Toolbox 3.0, we will need to resume later
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Using the MCU open hood
NoteControls > Quick Controls > Open hood from front trunk
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Remove rear underhood apron
Note8x clips
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Remove the dust caps from the
vehicle’s high-side and low-side service ports
Note2x caps
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Connect AC machine hoses to service
ports
Note2x connections, High side (red), low side (blue), Pull back on AC line port lock, then engage onto AC pipe and turn top lock clockwise until fully tightened
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Navigate AC machine menu and select
'RECOVERY/RECYLE'
NoteTouch time only: Note the amount of refrigerant and oil recovered. Refrigerant Type > Manual Menu > Recovery/Recycle > Verify hose connections, Machine will chime once process is complete, Vehicle may be left unattended, Note or print the amount of refrigerant and oil recovered.
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Remove LH underhood apron
Note9x clips
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Remove RH underhood apron
Note9x clips
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Remove front underhood apron
Note2x push clips, 7x clips
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Remove LH and RH extended frunk side
carpet trim
Note4x knobs
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Remove underhood storage
extension
Note9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
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Remove fasteners securing underhood
storage unit to frame rail
Note4x bolts, 13mm, 8 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
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Disconnect hood release and light
connectors
Note2x connectors, Pull the hood release panel up to slide out of storage unit
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Remove underhood storage unit from
vehicle
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Remove wiper arms
Note2x nuts, 17mm, 31 Nm
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Remove pollen filter cover
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Remove cowl screen panel
Note4x push clips, 2x end tabs
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Remove bolts securing front HVAC
filter housing
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 1.5 Nm
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Remove front HVAC filter housing
Note2x tabs
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Fully lower and extend steering
column
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Power off vehicle via UI
NoteVia Controls > Safety > Power Off
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Disconnect 12V battery negative
terminal
Note1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
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Disconnect first responder loop
Note1x connector, Release red locking tab
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Remove the LH wrapped panel trim
Note7x clips
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Remove the LH closeout extension
trim
Note12x clips
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Remove bolt on the LH side of center
console
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 2.5 Nm
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Remove the RH wrapped panel trim
Note7x clips
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Remove the RH closeout extension
trim
Note12x clips
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Remove bolt on the RH side of center
console
Note1x bolt, 10mm 2.5 Nm
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Remove center console front molding
assembly
Note2x clips
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Remove center console cubby
Note4x clips, Release assembly downward
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Remove premium console mat
NoteGently pry up from rear edge to release
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Remove the fasteners that secure the
center console base to the body
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 2.5 Nm
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Remove screws under the IP cubby
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
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Remove rear panel from console
Note6x clips
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Remove the fasteners that secure the
rear end of the center console chassis to the body
Note2x bolts, 10mm 2.5 Nm
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Remove center console from
vehicle
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Remove LH middle A-pillar trim
Note2x clips
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Remove LH lower IP trim
Note1x screw, T20, 2 Nm, 9x clips
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Remove LH lower A-pillar trim
Note4x clips, The number of clips securing the trim varies depending on vehicle production date, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to re-installing sill trim
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Remove RH IP side cover
Note4x clips, 1x connector
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Remove RH middle A-pillar trim
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Remove RH instrument panel lower
assembly
Note13x clips
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Remove glove box lower trim
Note6x clips
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Remove glove box from IP carrier
Note6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 3x connectors
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Remove RH footwell cover
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector
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Remove RH lower A-pillar trim
Note4x clips, The number of clips securing the trim varies depending on vehicle production date, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to re-installing sill trim
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Remove LH shock tower cover
Note4x push clips
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Remove RH shock tower cover
Note4x push clips
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Remove fuse box cover
Note2x tabs, push tabs inwards and remove fuse box cover
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Remove 12V supply cable to DCDC
Note1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 12 Nm, 1x clip, Discard nyloc nut
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Release clips securing 12V battery
supply cable to fuse box and strut tower cross beam
Note3x clips
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Disconnect pyrotechnic fuse
connector
Note1x connector, Gently lift up orange lock tab to release connector
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Remove bolts securing fuse box to
body
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
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Release fuse box from body
Note2x tabs, Slide fuse box to RH side to release tabs and then lift
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Disconnect remaining connectors from
bottom of fuse box
Note3x connectors, Depress locking tabs on sides of flip type connector and flip lever on connector to reseal
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Remove clip securing harness to LH
shock tower brace
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Remove wiper motor fastener mounted to
LH shock brace
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm
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Remove LH air suspension reservoir
bracket from LH shock brace
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
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Remove AC line bracket bolt on RH
shock brace
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm
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Remove air reservoir bracket mounting
bolts from RH shock brace
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
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Remove LH shock tower brace
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 30 Nm, 2x bolts, 13mm, 20 Nm
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Remove RH shock tower brace
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 30 Nm, 2x bolts, 13mm, 20 Nm
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Remove wiper motor
Note3x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x connector
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Remove screws securing air suspension
reservoir to bracket
Note2x screws, T25, 2.5 Nm
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Set air suspension reservoir aside for
access
NoteManuver below AC line
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Remove screw securing LH side of the
top pad
Note1x screw, T20, 1 Nm
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Remove LH upper A-pillar trim
panel
Note1x screw with washer, 7mm, 2 Nm, 1x connector, 2x locating tabs, 1x clip
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Remove the lower binnacle cover from
the IP area of the vehicle
Note4x clips
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Remove screws securing top pad at
binnacle area
Note2x screws, T20, 1 Nm
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Remove screw securing RH side of top
pad
Note1x screw, T20, 1 Nm
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Remove RH upper A-pillar trim
panel
Note1x screw, 7mm, 2 Nm, 1x connector
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Disconnect passenger airbag
connectors
Note2x connectors, Release locking tab
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Remove the passenger airbag mounting
bolts
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
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Cover the aluminum strip on the top
pad and MCU bezel with tape for protection
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Release top pad at leading edge, from
drivers outer finisher to inner finisher
Note8x clips
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Release the RH side of the top pad
working from right to left
Note9x clips, Use caution to not crease aluminum trim when lifting top pad
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Release MCU ground strap
Note1x tab
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Release remaining clips, remove top
pad from vehicle, and place onto protective surface
Note6x clips, Recommend assistance
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Remove defrost mesh grille
assembly
Note10x clips
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Remove screws securing RH IP
finisher
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
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Release clips for the RH IP finisher
and remove from vehicle
Note4x clips
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Release clips securing steering gap
hider to IC bezel
Note2x clips
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Remove screws securing instrument
cluster bezel to IP carrier and remove bezel
Note4x screws, T20, 2 Nm
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Remove screws securing LH inner IP
finisher with vent to IP carrier
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
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Release clips securing LH inner IP
finisher with vent to the IP carrier and remove from vehicle
Note3x clips
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Remove screws securing LH outer IP
finisher to the IP carrier
Note3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Remove LH outer IP finisher from IP
carrier
Note2x clips
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Remove screws securing airbag to
steering wheel
Note2x screws, T25, 7 Nm, The screws will remain inside the steering wheel, If required rotate the steering wheel to gain access to screws, Afterwards return steering wheel to straight and center position
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Carefully release the driver's airbag
from the steering wheel assembly
Note3x connectors, disconnect the airbag and steering wheel controls
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Remove bolt that secures the steering
wheel to the column
Note1x patch bolt, 10mm allen, 80 Nm, Discard after removal
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Position the wheels straight ahead and
mark the steering wheel relative position to the column
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Remove steering wheel
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Tape the clockspring cassette to
prevent rotation
NoteDo not rotate the clockspring
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Rock SCCM back and forth to release
from column
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Release harness connector from SCCM
and remove SCCM
Note1x connector, Remove black locking tab then depress connector release tab to release connector, Locking tab is one time use discard after removal
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Remove LH footwell cover
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector
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Remove passenger knee airbag
Note2x nuts, 10mm, 10 Nm, 1x connector, Discard nuts after removal
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Disconnect steering column motor
connectors
Note2x connectors
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Remove bolt securing upper
Intermediate shaft to steering column
Note1x bolt, 13 mm, 30 Nm, Tilt the steering wheel as needed to access bolt
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Separate the upper intermediate shaft
from the steering column
NoteNote the steering column is keyed and splined to the upper intermediate shaft, Take note of orientation during removal, Mark steering column with paint pen if needed
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Remove fasteners securing steering
column to cross car beam
Note2x bolts, 13mm, 17 Nm, 2x nuts, 13mm, 30 Nm
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Remove steering column from
vehicle
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Remove fasteners securing instrument
cluster to IP carrier
Note4x screws, T20, 2 Nm
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Disconnect the electrical connectors
from the rear of the instrument cluster and remove from IP carrier
Note3x connectors, tilt the IC away from the IP carrier to access connections, Take care not to put excessive strain on the wiring and connectors to the IC (1x chime connector pulls straight out, 1x flip lock type connector, 1x coaxial connector, release tab is on the underside of the connector), After removal place the IC on ESD safe surface
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Remove the MCU mounting screws
Note4x screw, T25, 4.5 Nm, Note locations of washers if present
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Tilt the MCU out from the IP carrier
at the top in order to access connectors
NoteCaution: Do not pull on harnesses as it can damage the connectors
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Disconnect all electrical connections
from the MCU
Note13x connectors, Gently tilt the top of the MCU/touch screen for access, recommend assistance. All connectors are equipped with locking tabs that must be depressed prior to disconnect, Avoid putting excessive tension on the connectors and wiring harness during removal, (number of connectors may vary depending on vehicle configuration and MCU part number revision)
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Release clips securing tweeter
harnesses to the IP carrier near LH and RH A-pillars
Note2x clips
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Remove the clips securing the dash
harness to the IP carrier
Note2x clips
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Remove fasteners securing IP carrier
to cross car beam
Note15x screws, T20, 2 Nm
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Pull the IP carrier forward for better
access for speaker and edge clip removal
NoteTake care to avoid stressing the connectors to the dash speakers and avoid damaging components in the process of moving the IP carrier forward for better access to edge clips and connections
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Remove RH side dash speaker
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector
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Remove center dash speaker
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector
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Remove LH dash speaker
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector
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Remove IP carrier from vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance, Lift up air duct from HVAC assembly, 1x center dash speaker tape to duct
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Fold the front portion of RH front
carpet down
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Disconnect LH cross car beam harness
connectors
Note5x connectors1 large black, 1 large gray, 1 med gray, release edge clips for harness and pull out of a pillar body cavity, disconnect the coax connectors 1 brown, 1 purple, (coaxial cable connectors may be wrapped in felt tape, if so remove tape to disconnect)
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Disconnect headliner harness at LH
A-pillar and release from vehicle
Note3x connectors, 1x clip
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Disconnect RH cross car beam harness
connectors
Note7x connectors, (2x coaxial brown and white at tuner)(2x coaxial blue)(1x coaxial purple)(2x connectors gray), Connectors at tuner are routed through amp and tuner bracket, Pass cables through before removing cross car beam to prevent damage to harness
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Remove fasteners securing cross car
beam to HVAC assembly
Note3x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
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Remove fasteners securing cross car
beam to vehicle
Note7x bolts, 13mm, 27 Nm
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Remove cross car beam from
vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance, Exercise caution when removing the cross car beam, the brake switch is attached to the cross car beam and is susceptible to failure
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Disconnect AC machine hoses from
service ports
Note2x connections, High side (red), low side (blue), Turn knob counter clockwise until fully open, Pull back on AC line lock to release from port
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Remove fasteners securing TXV to
evaporator
Note2x bolts, T30, 6 Nm, Inspect o-rings for damage if flushing, Discard o-rings and replace on install
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Disconnect A/C hoses and TXV from HVAC
unit
NoteGently pull the lines away from the bulkhead/ HVAC box, be sure to retain the O-rings at the TXV
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Disconnect the remaining electrical
connectors from the HVAC assembly
Note3x connectors3x harness edge clips
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Remove the bolts that secure the HVAC
assembly to the cowl
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
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Remove the nuts that secure the HVAC
assembly to the bulkhead
Note5x nuts, 10mm, 6 Nm
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Release the HVAC drain hose from the
nipple on the HVAC assembly while removing the HVAC assembly from the vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance, Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt. Place suitable absorbent material around the affected area to absorb any possible fluid spillage
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Remove the foam spacer from the HVAC
pipe inlet area
NoteReuse if not damaged
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Remove lower evaporator cover
Note9x screws, PH2, 2 Nm
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Remove upper evaporator cover
Note6x screws, PH2, 2 Nm
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Remove the screws for the HVAC box for
the evaporator inlet pipe
Note2x screws, PH2, 2 Nm
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Remove evaporator from HVAC box
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With the evaporator on the bench
remove the plastic mounting bracket
Note3x screws, PH2, 2 Nm
Installation
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Install the evaporator mounting
bracket on to the new evaporator
Note2x screws, PH2, 2 Nm
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Install evaporator into HVAC box
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Install the upper evaporator cover
onto the HVAC box assembly
Note6x screws, PH2, 2 Nm
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Install the lower evaporator cover
onto the HVAC box assembly
Note9x screws, PH2, 2 Nm
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Install the HVAC evaporator inlet
pipes onto the HVAC box assembly
Note2x screws, PH2, 2 Nm
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Install foam seal onto HVAC box
NoteReuse if not damaged
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Place the HVAC assembly back into the
vehicle for installation
NoteRecommend assistance, Move all loose harness connections out of the way to prevent damage while re-installing the HVAC assembly in the vehicle
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Route the PTC heater to the HVAC
assembly for installation and slide into HVAC assembly
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Install the fasteners securing the PTC
heater to the HVAC assembly
Note3x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
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Position the HVAC assembly cross brace
for installation to the HVAC assembly
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Install the fasteners securing the
HVAC assembly cross brace to the HVAC assembly
Note2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
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Position the HVAC assembly RH lower
air duct for installation
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Install the fasteners securing the RH
lower air duct to the HVAC assembly
Note2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
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Connect sensor for RH lower air duct
on HVAC assembly
Note1x connector
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Move HVAC assembly into position for
installation and secure the drain hose
Note1x hose connection
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Install fasteners securing the HVAC
assembly to the body
Note5x nuts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
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Connect HVAC blower assembly and RKE,
and secure harness clip
Note2x connectors, 2x edge clips
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Connect thermal controller
Note4x connectors, 1x edge clip
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Connect A/C Lines with TXV to
evaporator at the bulkhead
Note2x bolts, T30, 6 Nm, Install new O-rings prior to installation
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Connect AC machine hoses to service
ports
Note2x connections, High side (red), low side (blue), Pull back on AC line port lock, then engage onto AC pipe and turn top lock clockwise until fully tightened
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Navigate AC machine menu and select
'VACUUM' then enter 'VACUUM TIME'
NoteTouch time: Manual Menu > Vacuum > Type 15 min> Leak test ON > Select Enter
- Place air suspension reservoir into position
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Loosely install air suspension
reservoir brackets
Note2x screws, T25, 2.5 Nm
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Secure air suspension reservoir
brackets
Note2x screws, T25, 2.5 Nm
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Install LH shock tower brace
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 30 Nm, 2x bolts, 13mm, 20 Nm
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Install RH shock tower brace
Note2x bolts, 13mm, 20 Nm, 1x bolt, 13mm, 20 Nm
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Install air suspension reservoir
bracket mounting fasteners to RH shock brace
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
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Install AC line bracket bolt on RH
shock brace
Note1x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
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Install wiper motor fastener mounted
to LH shock brace
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm
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Install air suspension reservoir
bracket mounting fasteners to LH shock brace
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
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Clip wire harness to LH shock
brace
Note1x fir tree clip
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Secure air suspension reservoir
brackets
Note2x screws, T25, 2.5 Nm
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Place fuse box into vehicle and
reconnect harness connectors
Note3x connectors
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Position fuse box onto body
Note2x tabs, Slide the fuse box to LH to attach the tabs into crossbar
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Install bolts securing fuse box to
body
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
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Reconnect pyrotechnic fuse
connector
Note1x connector, Be sure to secure locking clip
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Secure clips holding 12V battery
supply cable to fuse box and strut tower beam
Note3x clips
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Install new nut securing 12V supply
cable to DCDC
Note1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 12 Nm, Install new nyloc nut
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Install fuse box cover
Note2x clips
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Install wiper motor
Note3x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x connector
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Install cowl screen
Note4x push clips, 2x end tabs
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Install LH shock tower cover
Note4x push clips
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Install RH shock tower cover
Note4x push clips
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Install wiper arms
Note2x nuts, 17mm, 31 Nm
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Navigate AC machine menu and select
'CHARGE'
NoteTouch time: Enter refrigerant amount noted at AC recovery, Settings should match notes, Select Both Sides for charge, Machine will chime once process is complete
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Position cross car beam into the
vehicle for installation
NoteRecommend assistance, Exercise caution when installing the cross car beam, the brake switch is attached to the cross car beam and is susceptible to failure, Take care not to damage any surrounding components while placing the cross car beam into the vehicle
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Install fasteners securing cross car
beam to HVAC assembly
Note3x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
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Install fasteners securing cross car
beam to vehicle
Note7x bolts, 13mm, 27 Nm
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Connect headliner harness at LH
A-pillar
Note3x connectors, 1x clip
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Connect cross car beam harness
connectors at LH lower A-pillar
Note7x connectors, (2x coaxial brown and white at tuner)(2x coaxial blue)(1x coaxial purple)(2x connectors gray), Connectors at tuner are routed through amp and tuner bracket
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Connect cross car beam harness to main
harness connectors at RH lower A-pillar
Note7x connectors
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Install IP carrier into vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance
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Install center dash speaker
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector, Pull the IP carrier forward for better access for speakers
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Install RH dash speaker
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector, Pull the IP carrier forward for better access for speakers
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Install LH dash speaker
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector, Pull the IP carrier forward for better access for speakers
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Install fasteners securing IP carrier
to cross car beam
Note15x screws, T20, 2 Nm,
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Secure harness clips to the IP
carrier
Note2x clips
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Secure tweeter harnesses to the IP
carrier near LH and RH A-pillars
Note2x clips
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Place steering column into vehicle for
installation
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Install fasteners securing steering
column to cross car beam
Note2x bolts, 13mm, 17 Nm, 2x nuts, 13mm, 30 Nm
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Connect harness connectors for
steering column motors
Note2x connectors
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Connect steering column to lower
steering shaft joint
NoteSlide joint up onto lower shaft, Ensure that the previously indexed paint marks align between the lower steering column and shaft joint
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Install bolt securing lower shaft to
steering column
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 30 Nm
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Install passenger knee airbag
Note2x nuts, 10mm, 10 Nm, 1x connector, Install new fasteners, Engage red locking tab to secure connection
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Install LH footwell cover
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector
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Connect harness to steering column
control module
Note1x connector, Install new retaining clip
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Slide steering column control module
over upper steering column
NoteGently jiggle the SCCM while pressing it onto the column if needed
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Remove tape previously applied to the
clockspring
NoteDo not rotate the clockspring
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Install steering wheel
NoteEnsure the position of the steering wheel matches the index marks previously made on the column and the wheel
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Install bolt securing steering wheel
to steering column
Note1x patch bolt, 10mm allen, 80 Nm, Install new patch bolt
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Connect drivers airbag and steering
wheel control connectors
Note3x connectors
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Place airbag assembly into steering
wheel
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Install screws securing airbag to
steering wheel
Note2x screws, T25, 7 Nm
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Connect Instrument cluster and place
IC into position for installation
Note3x connectors, 2x alignment dowels
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Install the fasteners that secure the
instrument cluster to the IP carrier
Note4x screws, T20, 2 Nm
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Position MCU into vehicle for
installation
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Connect harness connectors to
MCU
Note17x connectors, Number of connectors may vary depending on vehicle configuration and MCU part number revision
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Install bolts securing MCU to the IP
carrier
Note4x screws, T25, 4.5 Nm
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Install RH IP finisher assembly and
fasteners
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 6x clips
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Install LH inner IP finisher
Note3x clips
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Install screws securing LH inner IP
finisher
Note2x screws, T20, 1 Nm
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Install LH outer IP finisher
Note2x clips
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Install screws securing LH outer IP
finisher to the IP carrier
Note3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Install IC bezel and fasteners to the
IP carrier
Note4x screws, T20, 2 Nm
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Install clips securing steering column
gap hider to IC bezel
Note2x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to installation
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Install LH lower IP trim
Note1x screw, T20, 2 Nm, 9x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to installation
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Install the defrost mesh grille to IP
carrier
Note10x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to installation
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Position the top pad into
vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance
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Install MCU ground strap to IP top
pad
Note1x ground strap
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Install passenger airbag
connectors
Note2x connectors, Engage locking tabs
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Remove protective tape from aluminum
trim
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Fully seat top pad
Note23x clips, Make sure all clips are aligned and securely fastened
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Install the airbag mounting
bolts
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
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Place center console into
vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance
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Install bolts securing center console
to vehicle
Note6x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm, 1x screw,
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Install RH center console closeout
extension
Note12x clips
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Install LH console closeout
extension
Note12x clips
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Secure LH center console wrapped trim
panel
Note7x clips
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Install RH center console wrapped trim
panel
Note7x clips
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Install premium console mat
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Install RH footwell cover
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector
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Install the center console back
panel
Note6x clips
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Connect first responder loop
Note1x connector, Engage red locking tab
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Connect 12V battery negative
terminal
Note1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
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Install front HVAC filter
housing
Note2x tabs
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Install bolts securing front HVAC
filter housing
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 1.5 Nm
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Remove A/C lines from vehicle
NotePress clear lines once lines have been removed
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Install caps onto AC ports
Note2x caps
- Move LH front seat to original position
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Install LH lower A-pillar trim
Note4x clips, The number of clips securing the A-pillar sill trim varies depending on vehicle production date, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to re-installing sill trim
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Install LH middle A-pillar trim
- Move RH front seat to original position
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Install RH lower A-pillar trim
Note4x clips, The number of clips securing the a pillar sill trim varies depending on vehicle production date, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to re-installing sill trim
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Install RH middle A-pillar trim
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Install RH IP side cover
Note3x clips, 1x connector
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Install underhood storage unit
NoteSecure hood release cable around RH side, Make sure hood release and light connectors are accessible
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Reconnect hood release and light
connectors
Note2x connectors, Pull the hood release panel up to slide back into storage unit
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Install bolts securing underhood
storage unit to body
Note4x bolts, 13mm, 8 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
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Install underhood storage extension
and install bolts securing to body
Note9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
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Install LH and RH extended frunk side
carpet trim
Note4x knobs
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Install front underhood apron
Note2x push clips, 7x clips
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Install RH underhood apron
Note9x clips
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Install LH underhood apron
Note9 x clips
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Disconnect AC machine hoses from
service ports
Note2x connections, High side (red), low side (blue), Turn knob counter clockwise until fully open, Pull back on AC line lock to release from port
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Install dust caps onto high-side and
low-side service ports
Note2x caps
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Install rear underhood apron
Note8x clips
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Close hood
NotePress firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
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Connect laptop to vehicle with a
tethered Ethernet connection via Toolbox 3
Note1x connector, connect laptop to vehicle, Later builds will be connected below MCU, Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to vehicle: https://toolbox.teslamotors.com, Select connection status icon at top right corner and select Connect Locally (icon will turn green when vehicle is connected)
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Unlock vehicle Gateway
NoteAfter vehicle has been put into "Service Mode", hold down the brake pedal, while holding down break pedal simultaneously hold the turn signal stalk fully up for at least 10 seconds, "GTW UNLOCKING" should pop up on the instrument cluster right below the VIN during these 10 seconds, once gateway is unlocked "GTW UNLOCKED 5400" will be displayed on the instrument cluster underneath the VIN, the gateway will remain unlocked for 15 minutes, follow steps on Toolbox article https://toolbox.teslamotors.com/articles/5582900 for any additional information
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Select Action 'Stop' , Fluid Fill
Target 'Refrigerant' and press 'Run'
NoteThis stops the fluid Fill/ Drain routine and returns the Thermal system to normal operation
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Disconnect Toolbox and remove laptop
and cable from vehicle
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Install LH IP side cover
Note4x clips, 1x connector
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Exit Service Mode
NoteControls > Service Mode > Exit Service Mode
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Verify proper operation of the air
conditioning system
NoteEnsure air conditioning blows cold
- Raise all four windows
- Close all four doors