Correction code 32017202

1. Open LH front door

   

2. Open hood
   Note

   Using MCU touchscreen > Controls > Frunk Trunk

   

   

3. Remove RH underhood apron

   

   

4. Remove LH underhood apron

   

   

5. Remove rear underhood apron

   

   

6. Release the front part of the frunk carpet to gain access and disconnect the frunk light and release switch
   Note

   2x connectors

   

7. Remove nuts and bolts securing underhood storage unit
   Note

   2x nuts, 8mm, 4 Nm, 2x bolts, 13mm, 8 Nm

   

   

8. Push wiring harness grommet through underhood storage unit and remove
   Note

   1x rubber grommet

   

9. Unclip coolant hose from RH subframe brace
   Note

   1 fir tree clip

   

10. Remove the upper fastener from the RH subframe brace
    Note

    1x bolt, 13mm, 26 Nm

    

11. Raise and support vehicle
    Note

    Set air suspension to "Jack Mode" if equipped

    

12. Remove lug nut covers from RH front wheel
    Note

    5x covers

    

13. Loosen RH front wheel
    Note

    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm

    

14. Raise vehicle partially and lower onto locks
    Note

    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

    

    

15. Remove RH front wheel
    Note

    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm

    

    

16. Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks
    Note

    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

    

    

17. Remove clips securing front aero shield to vehicle
    Note

    14x push clips

    

18. Remove bolts securing front aero shield to vehicle
    Note

    6x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm, 2x bolts, T40, 4 Nm

    

19. Remove front aero shield from vehicle

    

20. Loosen the RH tie rod end jam nut
    Note

    1x nut, 27mm, 70 Nm

    

21. Remove the lower fastener from the RH subframe brace and remove brace from vehicle
    Note

    1x bolt, 13mm, 26 Nm

    

22. Lower vehicle partially and set lift onto locks
    Note

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

    

    

23. Remove the nut that secures the tie rod end to the RH knuckle
    Note

    1x nut, 21mm, 103 Nm, Prevent ball joint damage from spinning by holding the ball joint pin with counter force to the nut, Discard after removal

    

24. Loosen RH outer tie rod and remove from steering rack
    Note

    Count the number of turns and remember for install, If needed you can use a paint pen to mark the location of the outer tie rod relative to the steering rack threads

    

    

25. Remove RH jam nut from inner tie rod

    

26. Remove RH inner tie rod outer bellows clamp
    Note

    Note clamp orientation for installation

    

27. Remove RH inner tie rod inner bellows clamp
    Note

    Use the flat head screwdriver to pop the clamp off the retaining tab

    

28. Remove the RH inner tie rod bellows

    

29. Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks
    Note

    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

    

    

30. Inspect RH steering gear output shaft
    Note

    The grease on the steering gear rack bar shall not contain dirt. If there is dirt in the grease, there is a risk that the ball nut bearing assembly is damaged already. Discontinue this procedure and replace the rack.

    

31. Install the inner band clip on the RH tie rod bellows
    Note

    Do not clamp at this time

    

32. Use Renolit JP 1619 to grease the bellows before installation
    Note

    Renolit JP 1619 is supplied with the tie rod kit

    

    

    

    

33. Install the bellows on to the RH inner tie rod

    

    

    

    

34. Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground
    Note

    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered

    

    

    

35. Secure the RH inner tie rod band clip by clamping the clip ear
    Note

    The tie rod band clip can be secured from the frunk area. If required, rotate the band to properly access the ear clip

    

    

    

36. Loosely install subframe RH subframe brace with upper bolt
    Note

    1x bolt, 13mm, 26 Nm, Do not torque the fastener at this time

    

37. Raise vehicle fully and lower onto locks
    Note

    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, Ensure the vehicle is stable by rocking the vehicle on the lift immediately after the tires have left the ground, Always lower the lift arms onto the locks after raising the vehicle

    

    

38. Install subframe RH subframe brace lower mounting bolt
    Note

    1x bolt, 13mm, 26 Nm

    

39. Install front aero shield onto vehicle

    

40. Install bolts securing front aero shield to vehicle
    Note

    6x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm, 2x bolts, T40, 4 Nm

    

41. Install clips securing front aero shield to vehicle
    Note

    14x push clips

    

42. Lower vehicle partially and set lift onto locks
    Note

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

    

    

43. Install outer hose clip on RH inner tie rod bellows
    Note

    Install in original orientation

    

    

44. Install RH jam nut onto inner tie rod
    Note

    1x nut

    

45. Install RH tie rod end and snug the jam nut
    Note

    Remember how many turns to put back on

    

46. Install nut securing RH front tie rod end to RH front knuckle
    Note

    1x nyloc nut, 21mm, 103 Nm, Install new nut

    

47. Torque RH tie rod end jam nut
    Note

    1x nut, 70 Nm, Set Tohnichi torque wrench to 80 Nm with adapter

    

    

48. Install RH front wheel
    Note

    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool

    

    

49. Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground
    Note

    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered

    

    

    

50. Torque RH front wheel
    Note

    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm

    

51. Install RH front lug nut covers
    Note

    5x covers

    

52. Tighten RH upper subframe brace fastener
    Note

    1x bolt, 13mm, 26 Nm

    

53. Clip coolant hose to RH subframe brace
    Note

    1x fir tree clip

    

54. Push wiring harness through underhood storage unit and seat grommet
    Note

    1x rubber grommet

    

55. Install underhood storage unit
    Note

    Secure hood release cable around RH side, Make sure hood release and light connectors are accessible

    

56. Install bolts securing underhood storage unit
    Note

    2x nuts, 8mm, 4 Nm, 2x bolts, 13mm, 8 Nm

    

    

57. Connect light and release switch connectors and install underhood storage carpet
    Note

    2x connectors, Secure edges of carpet underneath underhood storage unit seal

    

58. Install LH underhood apron

    

    

59. Install RH underhood apron

    

    

60. Install underhood apron

    

61. Close hood
    Note

    Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood

    

62. Remove vehicle from lift
    Note

    Lower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode"

    

63. Close the LH front door.
64. Refer to the Alignment Requirement tables to determine whether an EPAS alignment check (EC) or four wheel alignment check (AC) is necessary. If performed, add the alignment check/adjust as a separate activity. See Alignment Requirement - Suspension.