19/08/2022 09:59:59

Actuator - Recline Release - Easy Entry - 2nd Row - LH (Remove & Replace)

Correction code 13026512

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.

Open LH front door
Using MCU, open all doors, hood and liftgate
Move LH front seat forward
Move RH front seat forward
Fully open hood
Remove underhood aprons

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4x aprons
Remove frunk carpet

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2x connectors
Remove underhood storage unit

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10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Remove HEPA filter

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Lift up from bottom and pull out
Remove 2nd row floor mat
Remove LH welcome plate

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8x clips
Remove LH rear door sill

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1x patch bolt, T25, 3 Nm, 2x clips, Discard after removal
Move 60 seat fully forward using easy entry
Tape the LH lower C-pillar area around the 2nd row seat side trim area
Apply tape to LH racetrack to avoid damage
Remove front screw securing LH lower C-pillar

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1x patch screw, T25, 2.5 Nm, Discard after removal
Fold down LH 3rd row seat

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Press button located on LH 3rd row seat back assembly near headrest, fold seat back down towards front of vehicle into a flat position
Fold down RH 3rd row seat

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Press button located on RH 3rd row seat back assembly near headrest, fold seat back down towards front of vehicle into a flat position
Remove LH trunk sill side trim

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4x clips
Remove screw securing LH C-pillar mid trim

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1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
Release clips securing LH C-pillar mid trim and remove

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9x clips
Remove fasteners securing C-pillar lower panel to LH parcel shelf support

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
Release clips securing rear edge of C-pillar lower panel to rear trunk side carpet panel and pull top edge of C-pillar lower panel out

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4x clips
Release clips securing LH C-pillar lower panel along front edge and remove panel

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10x clips
Remove RH trunk sill side trim

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4x clips
Remove screw securing RH C-pillar mid trim

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1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
Release clips securing RH C-pillar mid trim and remove

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9x clips
Remove fasteners securing C-pillar lower panel to RH parcel shelf support

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
Remove RH welcome plate

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8x clips
Remove front screw securing RH lower C-pillar

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1x screw, T25, 2.5 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove RH rear door sill

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1x patch bolt, T25, 3 Nm, 2x clips, Discard after removal
Move 40 seat fully forward using easy entry
Tape the RH lower C-pillar area around the 2nd row seat side trim area
Release clips securing RH C-pillar lower panel along front edge and remove panel

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10x clips
Move 40 seat back and out of easy entry position
Move 60 seat back and out of easy entry position
Tape rear center console cup holder trim to prevent from damage
Remove 2nd row floor panel 2

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6x clips, Replace any broken clips, Lift the front of panel toward the rear of the vehicle, then pull the floor panel out
Move 60 seat fully forward using easy entry
Move 40 seat fully forward using easy entry
Remove 2nd row floor panel 3

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Lift front of panel up to release clips, While lifting up, need to release the rear sliding plates from the seat and slide them all the way back, Once free, lift rear of panel and slide out from behind seats, Use caution since floor panel can damage HVAC ducts
Power down vehicle using MCU

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Controls > E-brake & Power Off > Power off
Disconnect 12V negative terminal and First Responder Loop

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1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector, Wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting modules or HV components
Remove LH bench seat floor support
Remove center bench seat floor support
Disconnect 60 seat harness

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2x connectors, Release bracket for better access
Release harness from LH floor support bracket

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2x clips
Remove LH outer sliding closeout panel

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1x clip, Need to peel sticker back to release clip
Remove LH inner sliding closeout panel

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1x clip, Need to peel sticker back to release clip
Remove fasteners securing the 60 bench

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12x bolts, 11mm, 45 Nm
Fold down 60 seat
Remove 60 seat assembly from vehicle

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Recommend assistance
Unfold the 60 seat assembly
Release rear toe kick from 60 seat assembly

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6x J-hooks, Release lower outer two to expose inner 4 clips
Remove center seat belt buckle from seat

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1x patch bolt, T50, 45 Nm, Discard after removal, 1x connector, 1x edge clip
Remove 60 seat assembly release handle

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Pry at pivot point to release
Remove LH outer recliner cover

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1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x push clip, 4x clips
Remove LH outer seat belt from the 60 seat assembly

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1x patch bolt, T50, 45 Nm, Discard after removal
Release upholstery from under side of 60 seat assembly

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11x J-hooks
Disconnect seat cushion connectors

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2x gray connectors, 2x black connectors, Black connectors must be released from seat frame
Remove lower seat cushion from LH 60 seat assembly

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Use caution feeding J-hooks and connectors through seat frame
Remove fastener securing actuator to bracket

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1x screw, T15, 1 Nm
Release the actuator from the bracket and remove the bracket from seat

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2x tabs
Remove screw securing splitter box to 60 seat assembly

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1x screw, T20, 1.5 Nm
Open splitter box

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2x cable ties, 2x tabs
Disconnect recline release actuator cable from box

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Silver cable
Disconnect recline release actuator

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1x connector
Fold 60 seat back down

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Install handle back on but remove the spring
Unzip the 60 seat back upholstery on both sides

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Ends of zippers are tucked underneath upholstery, Using a pick will aid in moving the zipper
Release the 60 seat back upholstery and lift up

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Release J-hook holding the back down
Remove plastic seat back from 60 seat assembly

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13x clips, Clips are secured to wired seat back
Unfold the 60 seat assembly
Release the lower part of the 60 seat back cushion from seat frame
Remove elastic bands at RH outer hinge cover

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2x bands
Remove RH outer hinge cover

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2x clips, 4x tabs, Pull away from seat to release clips, then release tabs from bottom up, Lift to release top edge from seat frame
Remove RH lower inner hinge cover

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1x push clip
Release recline release actuator cable clip from seat frame

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1x clip, Mounted along lower rear of seat frame
Remove recline release actuator cable from RH side cable mount
Remove recline release actuator cable from RH side hinge lever

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1x cable, Rotate 90 degrees to align tab, then pull away from lever
Remove LH lower inner hinge cover

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1x screw, T20, 1.5 Nm, 2x push clips
Remove LH side cable clip from seat frame

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1x clip
Remove recline release actuator cable from LH side hinge lever

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1x cable, Rotate 90 degrees to align tab, then pull away from lever
Remove recline release actuator cable assembly from 60 seat assembly

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2x clips, one securing splitter box near center, and one securing cable on RH side, Note routing of cables for installation
Install recline release actuator cable assembly to 60 seat assembly

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2x clips, Follow routing as previously noted
Secure recline release actuator cable to LH side hinge lever

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1x cable, Hold hinge lever down so hole is visible through slot, Insert cable end and then rotate 90 degrees to secure
Secure LH side cable clip to seat frame

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1x clip
Install LH lower inner hinge cover

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1x screw, T20, 1.5 Nm, 2x push clips
Secure recline release actuator cable to RH side hinge lever

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1x cable, Hold hinge lever down to allow cable to reach hole, Insert cable end and then rotate 90 degrees to secure
Secure recline release actuator cable to RH side cable mount
Secure recline release actuator cable clip to seat frame

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1x clip, Mounted along lower rear of seat frame
Install RH lower inner hinge cover

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1x push clip
Install RH outer hinge cover

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2x clips, 4x tabs, Slide upper tabs down onto seat frame, then secure clips and tabs
Secure elastic bands at RH outer hinge cover

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2x bands
Push lower part of the backrest cushion into position
Fold 60 seat back down
Install plastic seat back onto 60 seat assembly

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13x clips, Clips are secured to wired seat back
Zip up the 60 seat back upholstery on both sides

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Using a pick will aid in moving the zipper, Tuck ends of zippers underneath upholstery, Use caution to not pull zipper off track
Secure lower portion of 60 seat back upholstery

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Secure J-hook along lower edge
Unfold the 60 seat assembly
Connect recline release actuator

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1x connector
Connect recline release actuator cable to splitter box

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Silver cable
Close splitter box and secure with cable ties

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2x tabs, 2x cable ties, Cut off excess tie
Secure splitter box to 60 seat assembly

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1x screw, T20, 1.5 Nm
Install bracket into seat and secure actuator to bracket

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2x tabs
Install fastener securing actuator to bracket

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1x screw, T15, 1 Nm
Install cushion onto the seat

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Use caution feeding J-hooks and connectors through seat frame
Connect seat cushion connectors

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2x gray connectors, 2x black connectors, Secure black connectors to seat frame
Secure upholstery to under side of 60 seat assembly

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11x J-hooks, Position cushion onto seat frame and then fold seat back down for better access, Fold seat back up once complete
Install LH outer seat belt to the 60 seat assembly

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1x patch bolt, T50, 45 Nm, Install new patch bolt
Install LH outer recliner cover

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1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x push clip, 4x clips
Install 60 seat assembly release handle

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1x spring clip
Install LH center seat belt buckle onto seat

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1x patch bolt, T50, 45 Nm, Install new patch bolt, 1x connector, 1x edge clip
Secure toe kick to 60 seat assembly

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6x J-hooks, Secure inner 4 clips, then lower outer 2
Fold 60 seat back down_x000A_
Install 60 seat assembly into vehicle

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Recommend assistance, Make sure guide pins are aligned properly
Unfold the 60 seat assembly
Install forward most 60 seat track bolts hand tight

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2x bolts, 11mm, 45 Nm
Secure 60 seat harness to LH floor support bracket

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2x clips
Connect 60 seat assembly harness

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2x connectors, Secure connector housing to bracket
Connect first responder loop and 12V negative terminal

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1x connector, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
Move 60 seat fully forward using easy entry
Install rear center 60 seat track bolts

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2x bolts, 11mm, 45 Nm
Install remaining rear 60 seat track bolts

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4x bolts, 11mm, 45 Nm
Move 60 seat back and out of easy entry position
Torque forward most 60 seat track bolts

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2x bolts, 11mm, 45 Nm
Install remaining front 60 seat track bolts

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4x bolts, 11mm, 45 Nm
Install center bench seat floor support
Install LH bench seat floor support
Install LH inner sliding closeout panel

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1x clip, Need to lay sticker back down to cover the fastener
Install LH outer sliding closeout panel

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1x clip, Need to lay sticker back down to cover the fastener
Move 40 seat fully forward using easy entry
Move 60 seat fully forward using easy entry
Install 2nd row floor panel 3

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2x clips, Use caution near HVAC ducts
Move 60 seat back and out of easy entry position

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Moving seat fully rearward will secure sliding plates to seat
Move 40 seat back and out of easy entry position

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Moving seat fully rearward will secure sliding plates to seat
Install 2nd row floor panel 2

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6x clips, Replace clips if damaged, Install rear of panel into position and then secure clips
Remove tape from rear center console trim
Move 40 seat fully forward using easy entry
Move 60 seat fully forward using easy entry
Install RH C-pillar lower panel and secure clips along front edge

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10x clips
Install screw securing front of RH lower C-pillar

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1x patch screw, T25, 2.5 Nm, Install new screw
Install RH rear door sill trim

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1x patch bolt, T25, 2.5 Nm, Install new patch bolt
Install RH welcome plate

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8x clips
Remove masking tape from the RH lower C-pillar
Secure clips holding rear edge of RH C-pillar lower panel to rear trunk side carpet panel

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3x clips, 1x magnet
Install fasteners securing C-pillar lower panel to RH parcel shelf support

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
Install RH C-pillar mid trim

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9x clips, Install front section first, then work around to rear
Install screw securing RH C-pillar mid trim

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1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
Install RH trunk sill side trim

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4x clips
Install LH lower C-pillar and secure clips along front edge

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13x clips
Install screw securing front of LH lower C-pillar

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1x patch screw, T25, 2.5 Nm, Install new screw
Install LH rear door sill

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1x patch bolt, T25, 3 Nm, 2x clips, Install new patch bolt
Install LH welcome plate

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8x clips
Remove masking tape from the LH lower C-pillar
Secure clips at rear edge of LH C-pillar lower panel

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2x clips
Install fasteners securing C-pillar lower panel to LH parcel shelf support

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
Install LH C-pillar mid trim and secure clips

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9x clips, Install front section first, then work around to rear
Install screw securing LH C-pillar mid trim

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1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
Install LH trunk sill side trim

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4x clips
Fold LH 3rd row seat up

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Press button located on LH 3rd row seat back assembly near headrest, lift seat back into an upright position
Fold RH 3rd row seat up
Close liftgate
Move 60 seat back and out of easy entry position
Remove tape from LH racetrack trim
Move 40 seat back and out of easy entry position

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Moving seat fully rearward will secure sliding plates to seat
Remove tape from RH racetrack trim
Install 2nd row floor mat
Install HEPA filter housing
Install underhood storage unit

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10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Install frunk carpet

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2x connectors
Install underhood aprons

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4x aprons
Close hood
Move RH front seat to original position
Close RH front door
Move LH front seat to original position
Calibrate falcon doors using MCU

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Required after 12V and FRL disconnect
Close LH front door