25/03/2024 17:23:41

Evaporator (1st Generation) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18201012

  • 2023-04-06: Updated to latest validation.
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Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT, although it has been validated. Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Removal

  1. Open all four doors
  2. Lower all four windows
  3. Move RH front seat backward
  4. Move LH front seat backward
  5. Remove LH IP side cover
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    4x clips, 1x connector
  6. Connect laptop to vehicle with a tethered Ethernet connection via Toolbox 3
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    1x 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)
  7. Unlock vehicle Gateway
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    After 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
  8. Select ‘Actions’ tab and search for ‘PROC_THC_X_FLUID-FILL-DRAINvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode: Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Stop Fluid Fill/Drain
  9. Select Action 'Start' , Fluid Fill Target 'Refrigerant' and press 'Run'
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    Check the Routine's Notes before pressing Run, Verify successfully ''Passed'
  10. Wait to see that the routine 'Passed' successfully
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    Now the system is ready for Fill / Drain
  11. Remove laptop from vehicle
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    Do not close Toolbox 3.0, we will need to resume later
  12. Using the MCU open hood
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    Controls > Quick Controls > Open hood from front trunk
  13. Remove rear underhood apron
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    8x clips
  14. Remove the dust caps from the vehicle’s high-side and low-side service ports
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    2x caps
  15. Connect AC machine hoses to service ports
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    2x 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
  16. Navigate AC machine menu and select 'RECOVERY/RECYLE'
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    Touch 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.
  17. Remove LH underhood apron
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    9x clips
  18. Remove RH underhood apron
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    9x clips
  19. Remove front underhood apron
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    2x push clips, 7x clips
  20. Remove LH and RH extended frunk side carpet trim
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    4x knobs
  21. Remove underhood storage extension
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    9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  22. Remove fasteners securing underhood storage unit to frame rail
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    4x bolts, 13mm, 8 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  23. Disconnect hood release and light connectors
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    2x connectors, Pull the hood release panel up to slide out of storage unit
  24. Remove underhood storage unit from vehicle
  25. Remove wiper arms
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    2x nuts, 17mm, 31 Nm
  26. Remove pollen filter cover
  27. Remove cowl screen panel
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    4x push clips, 2x end tabs
  28. Remove bolts securing front HVAC filter housing
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 1.5 Nm
  29. Remove front HVAC filter housing
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    2x tabs
  30. Fully lower and extend steering column
  31. Power off vehicle via UI
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    Via Controls > Safety > Power Off
  32. Disconnect 12V battery negative terminal
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    1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
  33. Disconnect first responder loop
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    1x connector, Release red locking tab
  34. Remove the LH wrapped panel trim
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    7x clips
  35. Remove the LH closeout extension trim
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    12x clips
  36. Remove bolt on the LH side of center console
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 2.5 Nm
  37. Remove the RH wrapped panel trim
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    7x clips
  38. Remove the RH closeout extension trim
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    12x clips
  39. Remove bolt on the RH side of center console
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    1x bolt, 10mm 2.5 Nm
  40. Remove center console front molding assembly
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    2x clips
  41. Remove center console cubby
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    4x clips, Release assembly downward
  42. Remove premium console mat
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    Gently pry up from rear edge to release
  43. Remove the fasteners that secure the center console base to the body
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 2.5 Nm
  44. Remove screws under the IP cubby
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
  45. Remove rear panel from console
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    6x clips
  46. Remove the fasteners that secure the rear end of the center console chassis to the body
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    2x bolts, 10mm 2.5 Nm
  47. Remove center console from vehicle
  48. Remove LH middle A-pillar trim
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    2x clips
  49. Remove LH lower IP trim
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    1x screw, T20, 2 Nm, 9x clips
  50. Remove LH lower A-pillar trim
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    4x 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
  51. Remove RH IP side cover
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    4x clips, 1x connector
  52. Remove RH middle A-pillar trim
  53. Remove RH instrument panel lower assembly
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    13x clips
  54. Remove glove box lower trim
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    6x clips
  55. Remove glove box from IP carrier
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    6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 3x connectors
  56. Remove RH footwell cover
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector
  57. Remove RH lower A-pillar trim
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    4x 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
  58. Remove LH shock tower cover
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    4x push clips
  59. Remove RH shock tower cover
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    4x push clips
  60. Remove fuse box cover
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    2x tabs, push tabs inwards and remove fuse box cover
  61. Remove 12V supply cable to DCDC
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    1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 12 Nm, 1x clip, Discard nyloc nut
  62. Release clips securing 12V battery supply cable to fuse box and strut tower cross beam
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    3x clips
  63. Disconnect pyrotechnic fuse connector
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    1x connector, Gently lift up orange lock tab to release connector
  64. Remove bolts securing fuse box to body
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  65. Release fuse box from body
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    2x tabs, Slide fuse box to RH side to release tabs and then lift
  66. Disconnect remaining connectors from bottom of fuse box
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    3x connectors, Depress locking tabs on sides of flip type connector and flip lever on connector to reseal
  67. Remove clip securing harness to LH shock tower brace
  68. Remove wiper motor fastener mounted to LH shock brace
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm
  69. Remove LH air suspension reservoir bracket from LH shock brace
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  70. Remove AC line bracket bolt on RH shock brace
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm
  71. Remove air reservoir bracket mounting bolts from RH shock brace
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  72. Remove LH shock tower brace
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    1x bolt, 13mm, 30 Nm, 2x bolts, 13mm, 20 Nm
  73. Remove RH shock tower brace
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    1x bolt, 13mm, 30 Nm, 2x bolts, 13mm, 20 Nm
  74. Remove wiper motor
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x connector
  75. Remove screws securing air suspension reservoir to bracket
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    2x screws, T25, 2.5 Nm
  76. Set air suspension reservoir aside for access
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    Manuver below AC line
  77. Remove screw securing LH side of the top pad
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    1x screw, T20, 1 Nm
  78. Remove LH upper A-pillar trim panel
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    1x screw with washer, 7mm, 2 Nm, 1x connector, 2x locating tabs, 1x clip
  79. Remove the lower binnacle cover from the IP area of the vehicle
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    4x clips
  80. Remove screws securing top pad at binnacle area
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    2x screws, T20, 1 Nm
  81. Remove screw securing RH side of top pad
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    1x screw, T20, 1 Nm
  82. Remove RH upper A-pillar trim panel
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    1x screw, 7mm, 2 Nm, 1x connector
  83. Disconnect passenger airbag connectors
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    2x connectors, Release locking tab
  84. Remove the passenger airbag mounting bolts
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
  85. Cover the aluminum strip on the top pad and MCU bezel with tape for protection
  86. Release top pad at leading edge, from drivers outer finisher to inner finisher
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    8x clips
  87. Release the RH side of the top pad working from right to left
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    9x clips, Use caution to not crease aluminum trim when lifting top pad
  88. Release MCU ground strap
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    1x tab
  89. Release remaining clips, remove top pad from vehicle, and place onto protective surface
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    6x clips, Recommend assistance
  90. Remove defrost mesh grille assembly
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    10x clips
  91. Remove screws securing RH IP finisher
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
  92. Release clips for the RH IP finisher and remove from vehicle
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    4x clips
  93. Release clips securing steering gap hider to IC bezel
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    2x clips
  94. Remove screws securing instrument cluster bezel to IP carrier and remove bezel
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    4x screws, T20, 2 Nm
  95. Remove screws securing LH inner IP finisher with vent to IP carrier
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
  96. Release clips securing LH inner IP finisher with vent to the IP carrier and remove from vehicle
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    3x clips
  97. Remove screws securing LH outer IP finisher to the IP carrier
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    3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
  98. Remove LH outer IP finisher from IP carrier
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    2x clips
  99. Remove screws securing airbag to steering wheel
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    2x 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
  100. Carefully release the driver's airbag from the steering wheel assembly
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    3x connectors, disconnect the airbag and steering wheel controls
  101. Remove bolt that secures the steering wheel to the column
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    1x patch bolt, 10mm allen, 80 Nm, Discard after removal
  102. Position the wheels straight ahead and mark the steering wheel relative position to the column
  103. Remove steering wheel
  104. Tape the clockspring cassette to prevent rotation
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    Do not rotate the clockspring
  105. Rock SCCM back and forth to release from column
  106. Release harness connector from SCCM and remove SCCM
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    1x connector, Remove black locking tab then depress connector release tab to release connector, Locking tab is one time use discard after removal
  107. Remove LH footwell cover
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector
  108. Remove passenger knee airbag
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    2x nuts, 10mm, 10 Nm, 1x connector, Discard nuts after removal
  109. Disconnect steering column motor connectors
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    2x connectors
  110. Remove bolt securing upper Intermediate shaft to steering column
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    1x bolt, 13 mm, 30 Nm, Tilt the steering wheel as needed to access bolt
  111. Separate the upper intermediate shaft from the steering column
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    Note 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
  112. Remove fasteners securing steering column to cross car beam
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    2x bolts, 13mm, 17 Nm, 2x nuts, 13mm, 30 Nm
  113. Remove steering column from vehicle
  114. Remove fasteners securing instrument cluster to IP carrier
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    4x screws, T20, 2 Nm
  115. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear of the instrument cluster and remove from IP carrier
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    3x 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
  116. Remove the MCU mounting screws
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    4x screw, T25, 4.5 Nm, Note locations of washers if present
  117. Tilt the MCU out from the IP carrier at the top in order to access connectors
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    Caution: Do not pull on harnesses as it can damage the connectors
  118. Disconnect all electrical connections from the MCU
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    13x 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)
  119. Release clips securing tweeter harnesses to the IP carrier near LH and RH A-pillars
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    2x clips
  120. Remove the clips securing the dash harness to the IP carrier
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    2x clips
  121. Remove fasteners securing IP carrier to cross car beam
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    15x screws, T20, 2 Nm
  122. Pull the IP carrier forward for better access for speaker and edge clip removal
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    Take 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
  123. Remove RH side dash speaker
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector
  124. Remove center dash speaker
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector
  125. Remove LH dash speaker
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector
  126. Remove IP carrier from vehicle
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    Recommend assistance, Lift up air duct from HVAC assembly, 1x center dash speaker tape to duct
  127. Fold the front portion of RH front carpet down
  128. Disconnect LH cross car beam harness connectors
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    5x 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)
  129. Disconnect headliner harness at LH A-pillar and release from vehicle
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    3x connectors, 1x clip
  130. Disconnect RH cross car beam harness connectors
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    7x 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
  131. Remove fasteners securing cross car beam to HVAC assembly
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
  132. Remove fasteners securing cross car beam to vehicle
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    7x bolts, 13mm, 27 Nm
  133. Remove cross car beam from vehicle
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    Recommend assistance, Exercise caution when removing the cross car beam, the brake switch is attached to the cross car beam and is susceptible to failure
  134. Disconnect AC machine hoses from service ports
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    2x connections, High side (red), low side (blue), Turn knob counter clockwise until fully open, Pull back on AC line lock to release from port
  135. Remove fasteners securing TXV to evaporator
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    2x bolts, T30, 6 Nm, Inspect o-rings for damage if flushing, Discard o-rings and replace on install
  136. Disconnect A/C hoses and TXV from HVAC unit
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    Gently pull the lines away from the bulkhead/ HVAC box, be sure to retain the O-rings at the TXV
  137. Disconnect the remaining electrical connectors from the HVAC assembly
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    3x connectors3x harness edge clips
  138. Remove the bolts that secure the HVAC assembly to the cowl
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  139. Remove the nuts that secure the HVAC assembly to the bulkhead
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    5x nuts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  140. Release the HVAC drain hose from the nipple on the HVAC assembly while removing the HVAC assembly from the vehicle
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    Recommend 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
  141. Remove the foam spacer from the HVAC pipe inlet area
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    Reuse if not damaged
  142. Remove lower evaporator cover
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    9x screws, PH2, 2 Nm
  143. Remove upper evaporator cover
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    6x screws, PH2, 2 Nm
  144. Remove the screws for the HVAC box for the evaporator inlet pipe
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    2x screws, PH2, 2 Nm
  145. Remove evaporator from HVAC box
  146. With the evaporator on the bench remove the plastic mounting bracket
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    3x screws, PH2, 2 Nm

Installation

  1. Install the evaporator mounting bracket on to the new evaporator
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    2x screws, PH2, 2 Nm
  2. Install evaporator into HVAC box
  3. Install the upper evaporator cover onto the HVAC box assembly
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    6x screws, PH2, 2 Nm
  4. Install the lower evaporator cover onto the HVAC box assembly
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    9x screws, PH2, 2 Nm
  5. Install the HVAC evaporator inlet pipes onto the HVAC box assembly
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    2x screws, PH2, 2 Nm
  6. Install foam seal onto HVAC box
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    Reuse if not damaged
  7. Place the HVAC assembly back into the vehicle for installation
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    Recommend assistance, Move all loose harness connections out of the way to prevent damage while re-installing the HVAC assembly in the vehicle
  8. Route the PTC heater to the HVAC assembly for installation and slide into HVAC assembly
  9. Install the fasteners securing the PTC heater to the HVAC assembly
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    3x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
  10. Position the HVAC assembly cross brace for installation to the HVAC assembly
  11. Install the fasteners securing the HVAC assembly cross brace to the HVAC assembly
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    2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
  12. Position the HVAC assembly RH lower air duct for installation
  13. Install the fasteners securing the RH lower air duct to the HVAC assembly
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    2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm
  14. Connect sensor for RH lower air duct on HVAC assembly
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    1x connector
  15. Move HVAC assembly into position for installation and secure the drain hose
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    1x hose connection
  16. Install fasteners securing the HVAC assembly to the body
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    5x nuts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  17. Connect HVAC blower assembly and RKE, and secure harness clip
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    2x connectors, 2x edge clips
  18. Connect thermal controller
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    4x connectors, 1x edge clip
  19. Connect A/C Lines with TXV to evaporator at the bulkhead
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    2x bolts, T30, 6 Nm, Install new O-rings prior to installation
  20. Connect AC machine hoses to service ports
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    2x 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
  21. Navigate AC machine menu and select 'VACUUM' then enter 'VACUUM TIME'
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    Touch time: Manual Menu > Vacuum > Type 15 min> Leak test ON > Select Enter
  22. Place air suspension reservoir into position
  23. Loosely install air suspension reservoir brackets
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    2x screws, T25, 2.5 Nm
  24. Secure air suspension reservoir brackets
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    2x screws, T25, 2.5 Nm
  25. Install LH shock tower brace
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    1x bolt, 13mm, 30 Nm, 2x bolts, 13mm, 20 Nm
  26. Install RH shock tower brace
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    2x bolts, 13mm, 20 Nm, 1x bolt, 13mm, 20 Nm
  27. Install air suspension reservoir bracket mounting fasteners to RH shock brace
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  28. Install AC line bracket bolt on RH shock brace
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    1x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  29. Install wiper motor fastener mounted to LH shock brace
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm
  30. Install air suspension reservoir bracket mounting fasteners to LH shock brace
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  31. Clip wire harness to LH shock brace
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    1x fir tree clip
  32. Secure air suspension reservoir brackets
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    2x screws, T25, 2.5 Nm
  33. Place fuse box into vehicle and reconnect harness connectors
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    3x connectors
  34. Position fuse box onto body
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    2x tabs, Slide the fuse box to LH to attach the tabs into crossbar
  35. Install bolts securing fuse box to body
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  36. Reconnect pyrotechnic fuse connector
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    1x connector, Be sure to secure locking clip
  37. Secure clips holding 12V battery supply cable to fuse box and strut tower beam
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    3x clips
  38. Install new nut securing 12V supply cable to DCDC
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    1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 12 Nm, Install new nyloc nut
  39. Install fuse box cover
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    2x clips
  40. Install wiper motor
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x connector
  41. Install cowl screen
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    4x push clips, 2x end tabs
  42. Install LH shock tower cover
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    4x push clips
  43. Install RH shock tower cover
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    4x push clips
  44. Install wiper arms
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    2x nuts, 17mm, 31 Nm
  45. Navigate AC machine menu and select 'CHARGE'
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    Touch time: Enter refrigerant amount noted at AC recovery, Settings should match notes, Select Both Sides for charge, Machine will chime once process is complete
  46. Position cross car beam into the vehicle for installation
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    Recommend 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
  47. Install fasteners securing cross car beam to HVAC assembly
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
  48. Install fasteners securing cross car beam to vehicle
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    7x bolts, 13mm, 27 Nm
  49. Connect headliner harness at LH A-pillar
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    3x connectors, 1x clip
  50. Connect cross car beam harness connectors at LH lower A-pillar
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    7x 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
  51. Connect cross car beam harness to main harness connectors at RH lower A-pillar
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    7x connectors
  52. Install IP carrier into vehicle
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    Recommend assistance
  53. Install center dash speaker
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector, Pull the IP carrier forward for better access for speakers
  54. Install RH dash speaker
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector, Pull the IP carrier forward for better access for speakers
  55. Install LH dash speaker
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector, Pull the IP carrier forward for better access for speakers
  56. Install fasteners securing IP carrier to cross car beam
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    15x screws, T20, 2 Nm,
  57. Secure harness clips to the IP carrier
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    2x clips
  58. Secure tweeter harnesses to the IP carrier near LH and RH A-pillars
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    2x clips
  59. Place steering column into vehicle for installation
  60. Install fasteners securing steering column to cross car beam
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    2x bolts, 13mm, 17 Nm, 2x nuts, 13mm, 30 Nm
  61. Connect harness connectors for steering column motors
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    2x connectors
  62. Connect steering column to lower steering shaft joint
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    Slide joint up onto lower shaft, Ensure that the previously indexed paint marks align between the lower steering column and shaft joint
  63. Install bolt securing lower shaft to steering column
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    1x bolt, 13mm, 30 Nm
  64. Install passenger knee airbag
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    2x nuts, 10mm, 10 Nm, 1x connector, Install new fasteners, Engage red locking tab to secure connection
  65. Install LH footwell cover
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector
  66. Connect harness to steering column control module
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    1x connector, Install new retaining clip
  67. Slide steering column control module over upper steering column
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    Gently jiggle the SCCM while pressing it onto the column if needed
  68. Remove tape previously applied to the clockspring
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    Do not rotate the clockspring
  69. Install steering wheel
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    Ensure the position of the steering wheel matches the index marks previously made on the column and the wheel
  70. Install bolt securing steering wheel to steering column
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    1x patch bolt, 10mm allen, 80 Nm, Install new patch bolt
  71. Connect drivers airbag and steering wheel control connectors
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    3x connectors
  72. Place airbag assembly into steering wheel
  73. Install screws securing airbag to steering wheel
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    2x screws, T25, 7 Nm
  74. Connect Instrument cluster and place IC into position for installation
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    3x connectors, 2x alignment dowels
  75. Install the fasteners that secure the instrument cluster to the IP carrier
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    4x screws, T20, 2 Nm
  76. Position MCU into vehicle for installation
  77. Connect harness connectors to MCU
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    17x connectors, Number of connectors may vary depending on vehicle configuration and MCU part number revision
  78. Install bolts securing MCU to the IP carrier
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    4x screws, T25, 4.5 Nm
  79. Install RH IP finisher assembly and fasteners
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 6x clips
  80. Install LH inner IP finisher
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    3x clips
  81. Install screws securing LH inner IP finisher
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    2x screws, T20, 1 Nm
  82. Install LH outer IP finisher
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    2x clips
  83. Install screws securing LH outer IP finisher to the IP carrier
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    3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
  84. Install IC bezel and fasteners to the IP carrier
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    4x screws, T20, 2 Nm
  85. Install clips securing steering column gap hider to IC bezel
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    2x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to installation
  86. Install LH lower IP trim
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    1x screw, T20, 2 Nm, 9x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to installation
  87. Install the defrost mesh grille to IP carrier
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    10x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to installation
  88. Position the top pad into vehicle
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    Recommend assistance
  89. Install MCU ground strap to IP top pad
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    1x ground strap
  90. Install passenger airbag connectors
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    2x connectors, Engage locking tabs
  91. Remove protective tape from aluminum trim
  92. Fully seat top pad
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    23x clips, Make sure all clips are aligned and securely fastened
  93. Install the airbag mounting bolts
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
  94. Place center console into vehicle
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    Recommend assistance
  95. Install bolts securing center console to vehicle
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    6x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm, 1x screw,
  96. Install RH center console closeout extension
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    12x clips
  97. Install LH console closeout extension
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    12x clips
  98. Secure LH center console wrapped trim panel
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    7x clips
  99. Install RH center console wrapped trim panel
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    7x clips
  100. Install premium console mat
  101. Install RH footwell cover
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector
  102. Install the center console back panel
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    6x clips
  103. Connect first responder loop
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    1x connector, Engage red locking tab
  104. Connect 12V battery negative terminal
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    1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
  105. Install front HVAC filter housing
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    2x tabs
  106. Install bolts securing front HVAC filter housing
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 1.5 Nm
  107. Remove A/C lines from vehicle
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    Press clear lines once lines have been removed
  108. Install caps onto AC ports
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    2x caps
  109. Move LH front seat to original position
  110. Install LH lower A-pillar trim
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    4x 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
  111. Install LH middle A-pillar trim
  112. Move RH front seat to original position
  113. Install RH lower A-pillar trim
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    4x 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
  114. Install RH middle A-pillar trim
  115. Install RH IP side cover
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    3x clips, 1x connector
  116. Install underhood storage unit
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    Secure hood release cable around RH side, Make sure hood release and light connectors are accessible
  117. Reconnect hood release and light connectors
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    2x connectors, Pull the hood release panel up to slide back into storage unit
  118. Install bolts securing underhood storage unit to body
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    4x bolts, 13mm, 8 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  119. Install underhood storage extension and install bolts securing to body
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    9x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  120. Install LH and RH extended frunk side carpet trim
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    4x knobs
  121. Install front underhood apron
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    2x push clips, 7x clips
  122. Install RH underhood apron
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    9x clips
  123. Install LH underhood apron
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    9 x clips
  124. Disconnect AC machine hoses from service ports
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    2x connections, High side (red), low side (blue), Turn knob counter clockwise until fully open, Pull back on AC line lock to release from port
  125. Install dust caps onto high-side and low-side service ports
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    2x caps
  126. Install rear underhood apron
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    8x clips
  127. Close hood
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    Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
  128. Connect laptop to vehicle with a tethered Ethernet connection via Toolbox 3
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    1x 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)
  129. Unlock vehicle Gateway
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    After 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
  130. Select Action 'Stop' , Fluid Fill Target 'Refrigerant' and press 'Run'
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    This stops the fluid Fill/ Drain routine and returns the Thermal system to normal operation
  131. Disconnect Toolbox and remove laptop and cable from vehicle
  132. Install LH IP side cover
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    4x clips, 1x connector
  133. Exit Service Mode
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    Controls > Service Mode > Exit Service Mode
  134. Verify proper operation of the air conditioning system
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    Ensure air conditioning blows cold
  135. Raise all four windows
  136. Close all four doors