Carrier - Applique - Center Spine - LH (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 12200052 3.84 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.
- Open all four doors
- Lower LH and RH front windows
- Move LH front seat backward
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Remove LH sunvisor bezel
Note6x clips, 5x tabs, Release clips, then slide bezel towards front of vehicle to release
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Remove bolts securing LH upper A-pillar to body
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Discard nut after removal
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Move LH upper A-pillar for access to headliner
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Remove screw securing LH front end of headliner to body
Note1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
- Move LH front seat forward
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Move LH front door seal away from B-pillar
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Release upper portion of LH lower B-pillar to LH upper B-pillar
Note5x clips
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Release LH upper B-pillar from body
Note3x clips, 2x magnets, 1x connector
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Move LH upper B-pillar aside
- Open liftgate
- Fold LH 3rd row seat back into down position
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Remove LH trunk sill side trim
Note4x clips, 1x datum
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Remove LH mid C-pillar trim
Note1x screw, T20, 2 Nm, 9x clips, 5x tabs
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Remove fasteners securing LH upper C-pillar trim to bracket
Note3x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T25, 3 Nm, Discard patch bolt after removal
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Remove LH upper C-pillar trim
Note6x clips, 1x datum
- Fold RH 3rd row seat back into down position
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Remove RH trunk sill side trim
Note4x clips, 1x datum
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Remove RH mid C-pillar trim
Note1x screw, T20, 2 Nm, 9x clips
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Remove fasteners securing RH upper C-pillar trim to bracket
Note3x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T25, 3 Nm, Discard patch bolt after removal
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Remove RH upper C-pillar trim
Note6x clips, 1x datum
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Open LH and RH side rear coat hooks
NotePush inward and release to open
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Remove bolts securing LH and RH rear coat hooks to body
Note2x screws, T20, 2.5 Nm
- Move RH front seat backward
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Remove RH sunvisor bezel
Note6x clips, 1x tab, Release clips, then slide bezel towards front of vehicle to release
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Remove bolts securing RH upper A-pillar to body
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Discard nut after removal
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Move RH A-pillar for access to headliner
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Remove screw securing RH front end of headliner to body
Note1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
- Move RH front seat forward
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Move RH front door seal away from B-pillar
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Release upper portion of RH lower B-pillar to RH upper B-pillar
Note5x clips
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Release RH upper B-pillar from body
Note4x clips, 1 magnet, 1x connector
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Move RH upper B-pillar aside
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Release front portion of headliner from body
Note11x clips
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Disconnect headliner from body harness
Note1x connector, Release red locking tab
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Release headliner from body
Note25x clips
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Remove headliner assembly from vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance, Maneuver headliner past head rests and remove through LH or RH falcon wing door opening
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Disconnect ultrasonic sensor from center spine applique
Note1x connector, carefully release connector to ultrasonic sensor
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Remove connectors for LH and RH EM controllers
Note4x connectors, push tab inward to release
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Remove coaxial connector from center spine close out panel and separate connector
Note1x connector
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Remove bolts from center spine close out panel and lower closing plate slightly
Note8x bolts, 10mm, 3.5 Nm, Do not allow closing plate to hang on harness
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Release clips from center spine close out panel and remove closing panel
Note5x clips
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Remove LH falcon door lower garnish
Note9x V-clips, Replace any damaged or missing V-clips, Take care not to damage door trim panel during removal
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Remove LH upper falcon door trim
Note17x clips, 1x connector may be present on early production vehicles
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Remove LH falcon rear upper bracket
Note5x bolts, T25, 2.5 Nm, 4.0 Nm, 1x harness clip, Fastener count may vary
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Remove LH falcon front upper bracket
Note5x bolts, T25, 2.5 Nm, 4.0 Nm, 1x harness clip
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Remove LH upper outer falcon door middle trim
Note7x bolts, T25, 3.0 Nm, 4.0 Nm, Fastener count may vary
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Remove LH upper gap hider trim
Note4x clips
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Remove fastener securing the LH B-pillar racetrack to spine racetrack
Note1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm
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Remove the LH B-pillar racetrack from vehicle
Note22x clips, Start from the bottom and work your way up
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Remove fasteners securing the LH C-pillar racetrack to spine racetrack
Note1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm
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Remove the LH C-pillar racetrack from vehicle
Note21x clips, Start from the bottom and work your way up
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Remove the LH sill racetrack from vehicle
Note6x clips, Release sill racetrack from the rear and rotate upward, Then release 2x clips from B-pillar racetrack and remove sill racetrack
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Remove the LH falcon door primary strut covers
Note2x covers
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Remove the LH spine racetrack from vehicle
Note8x clips
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Remove LH rear door primary body side seal
Note2x rows of double sided tape, Pull seal sideways (inward) to remove as much tape as possible from the body, Shift seal up and over falcon door to fully remove
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Remove residual adhesive from body
NoteRemove the majority of the residual adhesive with the eraser wheel then wipe with IPA, Removal may be more difficult when exposed to heat, Allow 1 minute dry time
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Lower LH falcon door
NoteMay need to assist the door to close
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Remove LH falcon door upper glass
Note10x nuts, 10mm, 6 Nm, Recommend assistance
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Place suitable protective cover on the 2nd row seats
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Enter vehicle and close LH falcon door from the inside
NoteAccess to roof top through upper falcon door opening
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Release center spine applique from vehicle
Note7x clips, Starting from the front use a hydro blade to cut through and work around applique assembly, Separate urethane from center spine applique, Partially lift the LH side of the applique to gain access to the RH side, Use glass cleaner to lubricate the blade, Carefully release the clips from applique and do not damage the seal on RH upper glass
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Remove excess urethane from roof, center spine applique carrier and prepare for installation
NoteClean roof surface area with IPA wipes, Allow 1 minute for dry time
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Open LH falcon wing door
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Remove screws securing LH center spine applique carrier onto roof-top of body
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
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Remove LH center spine applique carrier onto vehicle
Note2x clips, 2x screws, 8 mm, 3 Nm, Discard nuts after removal
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Install LH center spine applique carrier onto vehicle
Note2x clips, 2x screws, 8 mm, 3 Nm, Ensure clips are fully engaged onto the body, Install new nylon nuts
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Install screws securing LH center spine applique carrier onto roof-top of body
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
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Apply primer onto the roof and center spine applique carrier
NoteApply primer onto roof and center spine applique carrier following the urethane path
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Apply primer onto center spine applique assembly
NoteApply primer onto center spine applique following the urethane path
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Prepare caulking gun and urethane
NoteOpening must be 8mm wide and 14mm tall
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Apply urethane to center spine applique following the primer patch
NoteFill any gaps in urethane to ensure consistent bead
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Enter vehicle and close LH falcon door from the inside
NoteAccess to roof top through upper falcon door opening
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Install center spine applique
Note7x clips, 1x connector, Align center spine applique onto vehicle, Connect the ultrasonic sensor, press down firmly and ensure all the clips are fully engaged, Recommend assistance
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Open LH rear falcon door partially
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Install LH falcon door upper glass
Note10x nuts, 10mm, 6 Nm, Recommend assistance
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Open LH falcon wing door
NoteAdjust position as required
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Install LH upper gap hider trim
Note4x clips
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Position LH rear door primary body side seal for installation
NotePosition flange in seal between primary hinges
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Install LH rear door primary body side seal to body
NoteSet the inner seal tape first as it sits flat on the body seam, The inner tape should follow the body seam about 1cm from the edge, Then seat the outer seal tape and sill tape, Wet out the adhesive applying pressure along the entirety of the seal once set in desired position
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Install the LH spine racetrack to vehicle
Note8x clips
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Ensure the LH falcon door seal is seated behind the spine racetrack
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Install the LH falcon door primary strut covers
Note2x covers
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Install the LH sill racetrack
Note6x clips, Secure sill racetrack underneath B-pillar racetrack then rotate down and secure to sill
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Install the LH C-pillar racetrack
Note21x clips, Start from the top make sure the top of the racetrack is engaged with spine racetrack
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Install fastener securing the LH C-pillar racetrack to the spine racetrack
Note1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm
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Ensure falcon door seal is seated behind the LH C-pillar racetrack
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Install the LH B-pillar racetrack
Note22x clips, Start from the top make sure the top of the racetrack is engaged with spine racetrack
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Install fastener securing the LH B-pillar racetrack to the spine racetrack
Note1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm
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Ensure the LH falcon door seal is seated behind the B-pillar racetrack
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Install LH upper outer falcon door middle trim
Note7x bolts, T25, 3.0 Nm, 4.0 Nm, Fastener count may vary
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Install LH falcon front upper bracket
Note5x bolts, T25, 2.5 Nm, 4.0 Nm, 1x harness clip, Fastener count may vary
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Install LH falcon rear upper bracket
Note5x bolts, T25, 2.5 Nm, 4.0 Nm, 1x harness clip, Fastener count may vary
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Install LH upper falcon door trim
Note17x clips, Align strut cover first, 1x connector may be present on early production vehicles
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Install LH falcon door lower garnish
Note9x V-clips, 1x guide tab
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Attach clips to front of center spine close out panel
Note2x clips
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Reinstall closing center spine close out panel
Note8x bolts, 10mm, 3.5 Nm
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Reattach harnesses to center spine close out panel
Note3x clips
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Install connectors to EM controllers
Note4x connectors
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Position headliner assembly into vehicle for installation
NoteRecommend assistance, Install through LH or RH falcon wing door opening, Maneuver headliner past head rests and position
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Engage rear portion of headliner to body
Note25x clips, Leave front portion disengaged to make headliner connection
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Connect headliner to body harness
Note1x connector, Engage red locking tab
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Engage front portion of headliner to body
Note11x clips
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Install screw securing RH front end of headliner to body
Note1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
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Install RH upper B-pillar to body
Note4x clips, 1 magnet, 1x connector, Replace clips if damaged
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Secure upper portion of RH lower B-pillar to RH upper B-pillar
Note5x clips
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Fully seat RH front door seal along RH B-pillar trims
- Move RH front seat backward
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Position RH upper A-pillar for installation
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Install bolts securing RH upper A-pillar to body
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Install new nut
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Install RH sunvisor bezel
Note6x clips, 1x tab, Insert tab and slide bezel towards rear of vehicle, then secure clips
- Move RH front seat to original position
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Install screws securing LH and RH rear coat hooks to body
Note2x screws, T20, 2.5 Nm
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Close LH and RH rear coat hooks
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Install RH upper C-pillar trim
Note6x clips, 1x datum
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Install fasteners securing RH upper C-pillar trim to bracket
Note3x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T25, 3 Nm, Install new patch bolt
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Install RH mid C-Pillar trim
Note1x screw, T20, 2 Nm, 9x clips
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Install RH trunk sill side trim
Note4x clips, 1x datum
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Raise RH 3rd row seat back into the upright position
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Install LH upper C-pillar trim
Note6x clips, 1x datum
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Install fasteners securing LH upper C-pillar trim to bracket
Note3x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T25, 2 Nm, Install new patch bolt
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Install LH mid C-pillar trim
Note9x clips, 5x tabs, 1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
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Install LH trunk sill side trim
Note4x clips, 1x datum
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Raise LH 3rd row seat back into the upright position
- Close liftgate
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Install screw securing LH front end of headliner to body
Note1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
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Install LH upper B-pillar to body
Note4x clips, 1 magnet, 1x connector, Replace clips if damaged
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Secure upper portion of LH lower B-pillar to LH upper B-pillar
Note5x clips, Replace clips if damaged
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Fully seat LH front door seal along LH B-pillar trims
- Move LH front seat backward
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Position LH upper A-pillar for installation
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Install bolts securing LH upper A-pillar to body
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Install new nut
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Install LH sunvisor bezel
Note6x clips, 5x tabs, Insert tabs and slide bezel towards rear of vehicle, then secure clips
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Verify BT, WiFi, and LTE are functioning properly
- Move LH front seat to original position
- Raise LH and RH front windows
- Close all four doors