2025-01-14

Insulator - Dash - Interior - RH (Remove & Replace)

Correction code 15301202

  • 2025-01-14: Added note on separately adding correction code 18200102 for A/C refrigerant recovery and recharge.
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Note
This procedure requires the A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge) procedure to be performed. If not already automatically added to the Service Visit, add correction code 18200102 as a separate activity to the Service Visit.

Removal

  1. Open all doors and lower the windows.
  2. Remove the LH front seat (refer to procedure).
  3. Remove the RH front seat (refer to procedure).
  4. Remove the HEPA filter outlet duct (refer to procedure).
  5. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system (refer to procedure).
  6. Perform Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure
  7. Remove the center console assembly (refer to procedure).
  8. Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim (refer to procedure).
  9. Remove the LH lower dash trim (refer to procedure).
  10. Remove the LH sill panel trim (refer to procedure).
  11. Remove the glove box (refer to procedure).
  12. Remove the RH footwell cover (refer to procedure).
  13. Remove the RH sill panel trim (refer to procedure).
  14. Remove the LH and RH shock tower covers.
  15. Remove the cowl screen panel (refer to procedure).
  16. Remove the fuse box (refer to procedure).
  17. Remove the LH and RH shock tower braces (refer to procedure).
  18. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the wiper motor to the vehicle (torque 6 Nm), disconnect the connector, and then remove the wiper motor.
  19. Remove the screws (x2) that attach the air suspension reservoir to the brackets (torque 2.5 Nm), and then set the air suspension reservoir aside for access.
  20. Disconnect the PTC heater connector from the front junction box.
  21. Push the PTC heater HV harness rubber grommet through the bulkhead into the vehicle cabin.
  22. Pull the PTC harness fully through the bulkhead.
  23. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the TXV to the evaporator (torque 6 Nm).
  24. Disconnect the A/C hoses and TXV from the HVAC unit.
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    Note
    Make sure to retain the O-rings at the TXV.
  25. Remove the instrument panel top pad assembly (refer to procedure).
  26. Remove the Autopilot ECU:
    1. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the Autopilot ECU.
    2. Remove and discard the nuts (x4) that attach the Autopilot ECU to the cross car beam (torque 5 Nm).
    3. Remove the Autopilot ECU from the vehicle.
  27. Remove the defrost mesh grille assembly (refer to procedure).
  28. Remove the RH instrument panel finisher (refer to procedure).
  29. Remove the instrument cluster frame (refer to procedure).
  30. Remove the screws (x2) that attach the LH inner instrument panel finisher with vent to the IP carrier (torque 2 Nm).
  31. Remove the LH outer instrument panel finisher (refer to procedure).
  32. Remove the upper steering column (refer to procedure).
  33. Remove the instrument cluster (refer to procedure).
  34. Remove the center display (refer to procedure).
  35. Release the clips that attach the tweeter harnesses to the IP carrier near the LH and RH A-pillars.
  36. Remove the clips that attach the dash harness to the instrument panel carrier.
  37. Remove all fasteners (x15) that attach the instrument panel carrier to the cross car beam (torque 2 Nm).
  38. Pull the instrument panel carrier forward for better access to speaker and edge clip removal.
  39. Remove the screws (torque 2 Nm) that attach the RH, center and LH dash speakers, and then remove the speakers.
  40. Remove the instrument panel carrier from the vehicle.
  41. Disconnect the headliner harness at the LH A-pillar and release it from the vehicle.
  42. Release the cross car beam harness connectors (x7) at the LH lower A-pillar.
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    Only release the connectors that run to the harness on the cross car beam.
  43. Disconnect the cross car beam harness connectors (x7) at the RH lower A-pillar.
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    Only release connectors that run to the harness on the cross car beam
  44. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly (torque 10 Nm).
  45. Remove the bolts (x7) that attach fasteners securing cross car beam to vehicle (torque 27 Nm).
  46. Remove the cross car beam from the vehicle.
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    Recommend assistance.
  47. Disconnect the HVAC blower assembly and remote keyless entry connectors, and then release the harness clips.
  48. Disconnect the remote climate control module and PTC connectors, and then release the harness from the HVAC assembly.
  49. Disconnect the thermal controller connectors (x4), and then release the harness clip.
  50. Fold the front portion of RH front carpet down.
  51. Remove the bolts (x8) that attach the RH side footwell cover (torque 5 Nm) to access the body control module and sunroof control module.
  52. Disconnect the connectors (x9) from the BCM.
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    The BCM may need to be tilted and moved into different postilions in order to access and disconnect all connectors.
  53. Remove the BCM bracket with the BCM and sunroof ECU.
  54. Release the HVAC drain hose from the HVAC assembly.
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    Place a shop towel underneath the drain hose prior to disconnection.
  55. Remove the nuts (x5) and bots (x2) that attach the HVAC assembly to the body (torque 6 Nm), and then remove the HVAC assembly from the vehicle.
  56. Remove the dead pedal finisher and fold the LH carpet rearwards.
  57. Remove the accelerator pedal assembly (refer to procedure).
  58. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the active suspension processor bracket (torque 2 Nm).
  59. Release the main lower dash harness from the bulkhead.
  60. Release the motor bay harness from the bulkhead.
  61. Release the lower RH A-pillar connector bracket from the in cabin fuse box.
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    Slide the bracket towards the rear of the vehicle to release it.
  62. Release the tabs (x3) that attach the cabin fuse box from the body.
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    Push both lower tabs upwards and pull fuse box outwards.
  63. Remove the stud clips (x3) from the bulkhead.
  64. Make a slit in the RH dash insulator pad for the motor bay harness passthrough.
  65. Remove the RH dash insulator from the vehicle.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
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CAUTION
Replace all patchbolt(s).
  • Make a slit in the replacement RH dash insulator pad for the motor bay harness passthrough.
  • Recharge the A/C system (refer to procedure).