19/01/2023 15:59:43
Steering Rack (RHD Dual Motor) (3rd Generation) (Remove and Replace)
Correction Code 32014102
This procedure is for vehicles built
after April 24, 2019.
See also:
Vehicles built before April 10, 2016: See Steering Rack (RHD RWD) (1st Generation) (Remove and Replace)
Vehicles built between April 10, 2016 and April 24, 2019: See Steering Rack (RHD RWD) (2nd Generation) (Remove and Replace)
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Open RH front door
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Lower front windows
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Open hood
NoteUsing MCU touchscreen > Controls > Frunk Trunk
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Place air suspension into "Jack
Mode"
NoteControls > Suspension > Jack mode
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Center steering wheel and install
steering wheel holder
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Open hood
NoteUsing MCU touchscreen > Controls > Frunk Trunk
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Remove rear underhood apron
Note8x clips
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Remove LH underhood apron
Note9x clips
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Remove RH underhood apron
Note9x clips
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Release drainage hoses from HEPA
filter inlet duct
Note2x hoses
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Remove clips securing HEPA filter
inlet duct to cowl panel
Note3x push clips
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Remove HEPA filter inlet duct
Note2x clips on HEPA filter
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Remove HEPA filter outlet duct from
vehicle
NoteLift up, pull towards front of vehicle, then rotate clockwise
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Raise and support vehicle
NoteSet air suspension to "Jack Mode" if equipped Via Controls > ''Service''
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Power down vehicle using MCU
NoteControls > Safety&Security > Power Off > ''POWER OFF''
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Disconnect 12V negative terminal and
First Responder Loop
Note1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector, Wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting modules or HV components
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Disconnect light and release switch
connectors and remove underhood storage carpet
Note2x connectors, Release edge of carpet from underneath underhood storage unit seal
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Remove underhood storage unit
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm, 2x push clips
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Push wiring harness grommet through
underhood storage unit and remove
Note1x grommet
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Remove lug nut covers from LH front
wheel
Note5x covers
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Loosen LH front wheel
Note5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
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Remove lug nut covers from RH front
wheel
Note5x covers
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Loosen RH front wheel
Note5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
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Raise vehicle partially and lower
onto locks
NoteSet 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
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Remove LH front wheel
Note5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
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Remove RH front wheel
Note5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
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Raise vehicle fully and lower lift
onto locks
NoteSet 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
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Remove clips securing LH shear plate
to wheel fairing
Note2x push clips
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Remove LH shear plate
Note1x nyloc nut, 15mm, 35 Nm, 3x screws, T25, 6 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, Discard nyloc nut after removal
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Remove clips securing RH shear plate
to wheel fairing
Note2x push clips
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Remove RH shear plate
Note1x nyloc nut, 15mm, 35 Nm, 3x screws, T25, 6 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, Discard nyloc nut after removal
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Remove clips securing mid aero
shield to vehicle
Note7x push clips
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Remove bolts securing mid aero
shield to vehicle
Note7x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
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Remove ski side covers on RH
side
Note14x clips, 3x covers
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Remove ski side covers on LH
side
Note14x clips, 3x covers
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Remove front lower bash plate
extrusion
Note2x bolts, T30, 16 Nm
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Remove four center bolts securing HV
battery
Note4x patch bolts, E12, 38 Nm, Discard after removal
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Position battery table beneath
vehicle
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Lower vehicle to table
NoteRecommend assistance, Align table to vehicle and raise casters to level table if necessary
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Remove remaining eight center bolts
securing HV battery
Note8x patch bolts, E12, 38 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove front four HV battery
bolts
Note4x patch bolts, 13mm, 30 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove 21mm bolts securing front of
HV battery
Note2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove LH rocker bolts
Note8x patch bolts, 13mm, 55 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove RH rocker bolts
Note8x patch bolts, 13mm, 55 Nm, Discard after removal
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Raise vehicle off of HV
battery
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Move battery away from vehicle
- Remove all items from pockets and ensure not wearing metal items
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Inspect HV insulating gloves
NoteCheck gloves for damage prior to use, Refer to service document TN-15-92-003, for information on inspecting HV gloves, https://service.teslamotors.com/documents?model=&keys=TN-15-92-003&vehicle_system=&sort_by=field_date_submitted&sort_order=DESC
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Put on HV insulating gloves and
leather over gloves
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Check voltage on HV rapid mate
NoteB+ to ground, B- to ground, and B+ to B-, If any voltage reading is more than 10V, the pack contactors are not fully opened, Contact Engineering for support
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Cover the high voltage connector
with a HV Rapid Mate cover, and the low voltage connector with a LV Rapid Mate
cover
NoteIf these covers are not available, cover the Rapid Mate connectors with masking tape to prevent debris from falling in
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Remove clips securing front aero
shield to vehicle
Note10x push clips
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Remove bolts securing front aero
shield to vehicle and remove
Note12x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
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Remove the bolts securing the bash
plate stamping and skid plate to the front subframe skid plate
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm
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Remove clip that secures the coolant
pump 2 hose to the subframe
Note1x clip
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Remove PT coolant pump 2 harness
clip from front subframe
Note1x clip
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Slide PT coolant pump 2 from front
subframe
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Remove the LH stay bar
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 11 Nm
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Remove the RH stay bar
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 11 Nm
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Remove skid bar from front
subframe
Note4x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
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Remove nuts holding ABS pump to
subframe and release from rubber grommet
Note2x nuts, 10mm, 9 Nm, 1 rubber grommet
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Remove forward bolt securing RH
3-way valve to subframe bracket
Note1x bolts, T30, 5 Nm
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Lower vehicle partially and set lift
onto locks
NoteRaise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
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Remove bolts for chiller to
subframe
Note3x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
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Slide coolant pump 1 off of the
subframe bracket
NoteNote: the coolant hose is still between subframe and sway bar
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Disconnect steering rack
connectors
Note2x connectors
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Remove the fasteners securing air
suspension pump bracket to subframe
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
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Remove accessible bolt on RH 3-way
valve
Note1x bolt, T30, 5 Nm, Remaining bolt will be removed at later step
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Install a bar across frame rails and
support removed accessories
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Raise vehicle partially and lower
onto locks
NoteSet 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
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Loosen the LH tie rod end jam
nut
Note1x nut, 21mm, 70 Nm
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Remove the LH nut that secures the
tie rod end to the knuckle and disconnect tie rod from knuckle
Note1x nyloc nut, 21mm, 103 Nm, Discard after removal
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Loosen the RH tie rod end jam
nut
Note1x nut, 21mm, 70 Nm
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Remove the nut that secures the tie
rod end to the RH knuckle
Note1x 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
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Raise vehicle fully and lower lift
onto locks
NoteSet 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
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Remove LH stabar nut from the stabar
and move LH stabar end link away from the bar
Note1x nyloc nut, 15mm, 70 Nm, Counter hold stud with 5mm hex socket and use wrench to remove nut, Discard after removal
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Remove RH stabar nut from the stabar
and move RH stabar end link away from the bar
Note1x nyloc nut, 15mm, 70 Nm, Counter hold stud with 5mm hex socket and use wrench to remove nut, Discard after removal
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Remove the bolt and nut that secure
the LH front shock absorber to the rear lower control arm
Note1x nut, 21mm, 1x bolt, 21mm, 140 Nm
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Remove the bolt and nut that secure
the RH front shock absorber to the rear lower control arm
Note1x nut, 21mm, 1x bolt, 21mm, 140 Nm
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Remove LH side lower control arm
nuts
Note2x nyloc nuts, 21mm, 196 Nm, 2x washers, Discard after removal, Need to hold ball joint to prevent damage
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Remove RH side lower control arm
nuts
Note2x nyloc nuts, 21mm, 196 Nm, 2x washers, Discard after removal, Need to hold ball joint to prevent damage
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Remove the bolt that secures the
lower intermediate shaft to the steering rack and slide the shaft off of the
rack
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 49 Nm
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Remove the bolts that secure the
front subframe to the bumper carrier
Note4x patch bolts, 10mm, 7.5 Nm, Discard after removal
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Position subframe fixture beneath
vehicle and raise fixture
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Remove the bolts that secure the
subframe to the chassis
Note2x bolts, 18mm , 115 Nm, 2x bolts, 16mm, 115 Nm,
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Lower subframe and move it away from
vehicle
NoteNeed to tilt subframe back to remove from carrier, Be mindful of coolant hoses and chiller, may need to feed them past the sway bar
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Remove LH tie rod end
NoteCount the number of turns and remember for install
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Remove RH tie rod end
NoteCount the number of turns and remember for install
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Remove steering rack from
subframe
Note3x bolts, 21mm, 175 Nm,
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Install steering rack with new
bolts
Note3x bolts, 21mm, 175 Nm
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Install RH tie rod end and snug the
jam nut
NoteRemember how many turns to put back on
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Install LH tie rod end and snug the
jam nut
NoteRemember how many turns to put back on
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Install subframe in position for
install
NoteNeed to tilt subframe back to install into the carrier, Be mindful of coolant hoses and chiller, may need to feed them past the sway bar
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Install the bolts that secure the
subframe to the chassis
Note2x bolts, 18mm, 115 Nm, 2x bolts, 16mm, 115 Nm
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Remove subframe fixture from under
vehicle
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Install the bolts that secure the
front subframe to the bumper carrier
Note4x patch bolts, 10mm, 7.5 Nm, Install new bolts
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Install the bolt that attaches the
lower intermediate shaft to the steering rack.
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 30 Nm
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Install RH side lower control arm
nuts
Note2x nyloc nuts and washers, 21mm, 196 Nm, Install new nuts and washers, Need to hold ball joint to prevent damage
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Install LH side lower control arm
nuts
Note2x nyloc nuts and washers, 21mm, 196 Nm, Install new nuts and washers, Need to hold ball joint to prevent damage
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Install new nut that secures the RH
sway bar to the sway bar end links
Note1x nyloc nut, 15mm, 70 Nm, Install new nuts
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Install nut securing LH stabar end
link to stabar
Note1x nyloc nut, 15mm, 70 Nm, Install new nut, Counter hold stud with 5mm hex socket
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Loosely install the bolt and nut
that secure the RH front shock absorber to the rear lower control arm
Note1x nut, 21mm, 1x bolt, 21mm, 140 Nm, Torqued at a later step
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Loosely install the bolt and nut
that secure the LH front shock absorber to the rear lower control arm
Note1x nut, 21mm, 1x bolt, 21mm, 140 Nm, Torqued at a later step
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Install forward bolt of RH 3-way
coolant valve
Note1x bolts, T30, 5 Nm
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Install ABS pump to subframe
Note2x nuts, 10mm, 9 Nm
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Install skid bar onto the front
subframe
Note4x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
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Install RH stay bar
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 11 Nm
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Install LH stay bar
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 11 Nm
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Slide PT coolant pump 2 to front
subframe
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Install PT coolant pump 2 harness
clip to front subframe
Note1x clip
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Install clip that secures coolant
pump 2 hose to the subframe
Note1x clip
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Install the bolts securing the bash
plate stamping and skid plate to the front subframe skid plate
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm
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Lower vehicle partially and set lift
onto locks
NoteRaise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
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Install nut securing RH front tie
rod end to RH front knuckle
Note1x nyloc nut, 21mm, 103 Nm, Install new nut
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Install nut securing LH front tie
rod end to LH front knuckle
Note1x nyloc nut, 21mm, 103 Nm, Install new nut
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Lower vehicle partially and set lift
onto locks
NoteRaise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
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Remove the bar across frame
rails
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Install remaining fastener securing
RH 3-way valve to subframe
Note1x bolt, T30, 5 Nm
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Install the fasteners securing air
suspension pump bracket to subframe
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
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Connect steering rack
connectors
Note2x connectors
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Slide coolant pump 1 on to the
subframe bracket
Note1x coolant pump
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Install the chiller to the
subframe
Note3x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
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Raise vehicle fully and lower onto
locks
NoteSet 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
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Install front aero shield into
position and hand tighten center bolts
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
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Install clips securing aero shield
to vehicle
Note10x push clips
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Install and tighten bolts securing
aero shield to vehicle
Note4x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, Outer bolts will be installed with wheel arch liners
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Position HV battery underneath
vehicle
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Remove covers or tape from LV and HV
rapid mates
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Lower vehicle onto pack
NoteAlign rapid mate connections before lowering fully, Recommend assistance
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Loosely install 4 new front bolts
for HV battery
Note4x patch bolts, 13mm, 30 Nm, Install new patch bolts, Torque at later step
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Loosely install LH rocker
bolts
Note8x patch bolts, 13mm, 55 Nm, Install new patch bolts, Torque at later step
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Loosely install RH rocker
bolts
Note8x patch bolts, 13mm, 55 Nm, Install new patch bolts, Torque at later step
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Loosely install 21mm bolts at front
of HV battery hand tight
Note2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm, Install new bolts, Torque at later step
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Loosely install eight outer center
bolts hand tight
Note8x patch bolts, E12, 38 Nm, Install new patch bolts, Torque at later step
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Torque rocker HV battery bolts on
both sides
Note16x patch bolts, 13mm, 55 Nm
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Torque remaining HV battery
bolts
Note8x patch bolts, E12, 38 Nm, 2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm, 4x patch bolts, 13mm, 30 Nm
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Raise vehicle and remove battery
table
NoteRecommend assistance
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Install front lower bash plate
extrusion
Note2x patch bolts, T30, 16 Nm
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Install ski side covers onto RH side
of HV battery
Note14x clips, 3x covers
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Install ski side covers onto LH side
of HV battery
Note14x clips, 3x covers
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Lower vehicle partially and set lift
onto locks
NoteRaise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
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Install LH front wheel
Note5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool
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Install RH front wheel
Note5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool
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Lower vehicle until tires are
touching the ground
NoteRaise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
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Torque LH front wheel
Note5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
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Torque RH front wheel
Note5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
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Install RH front lug nut
covers
Note5x covers
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Install LH front lug nut
covers
Note5x covers
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Connect First Responder Loop and 12V
negative terminal
Note1x connector, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
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Install underhood storage unit
NoteInstall harness and grommet
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Install bolts and clips securing
underhood storage unit
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm, 2x push clips
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Install underhood storage carpet and
reconnect light and release switch connectors
Note2x connectors, Secure edges of carpet underneath underhood storage unit seal
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Install HEPA filter outlet
duct
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Install HEPA filter inlet duct
Note2x tabs, One on each side
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Install clips securing HEPA filter
inlet duct to cowl panel
Note3x push clips
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Secure drainage hoses to HEPA filter
inlet duct
Note2x hoses
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Install RH underhood apron
Note9x clips
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Install LH underhood apron
Note9x clips
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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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Lower vehicle and remove from
lift
NoteRaise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode" if equipped
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Remove steering holder from
vehicle
- Perform a lock to lock angle test. See Lock To Lock-Angle Test.
- Perform a firmware update. See Firmware Update.
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Position vehicle onto 4-post
lift
NoteSet ride height to standard
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Torque LH air spring module nut and
bolt to LH aft link
Note1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 22mm, 140 Nm
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Remove existing paint mark from LH
air spring module bolt
NoteClean the area thoroughly so the new marking is not confused with the previous marking
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Mark LH air spring module bolt to
show component has been torqued
NoteUse a high visibility paint pen when marking components
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Torque RH air spring module nut and
bolt to RH aft link
Note1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 22mm, 140 Nm
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Remove the existing paint mark from
RH air spring module
NoteClean the area thoroughly so the new marking is not confused with the previous marking
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Mark the RH air spring module bolt
to show the component has been torqued
NoteUse a high visibility paint pen when marking components
- 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.
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Perform a test drive.
NotePer current FRT 00040100 (0.3)