Contactors - HV Battery - Pair (Remove and Replace)
Correction code
1630012122
FRT
1.38
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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com.
NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.
NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.
- 2025-10-15: Released new procedure.
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Open all four doors
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Lower all four windows
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Move LH front seat forward
NoteAdjust seat back if needed to avoid contacting headliner
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Move RH front seat forward
NoteAdjust seatback if needed to avoid contacting headliner
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Open hood
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Power off vehicle from center display
NoteVia Controls > Safety > Power Off, Select Power Off button at warning dialogue box
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Remove rear apron
Note16x trim clips, 3x datums, 2x clips
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Remove HEPA filter assembly
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm, Pivot rear edge up past brake reservoir then lift up to clear frunk assembly
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Disconnect LV battery and first responder loop
Note2x connectors, Release green locking tab, Press black tab then pull black connector lock outwards to release connection, Release red lock tab on FRL, Allow 2 minutes for all electrical circuits to fully discharge
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Remove 2nd row seat cushion
Note1x connector, Lift front edge of seat cushion upward to release foam from frame, Adjust the backrest to the appropriate position as needed
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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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Verify operation of multimeter
NoteSet multimeter to DC voltage, Confirm multimeter is properly measuring voltage by testing the 16v battery
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Remove bolts securing ancillary bay probe lid cover to ancillary bay cover
Note2x bolts, EP10 5-Lobe, 6 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove ancillary bay probe lid cover from ancillary bay cover
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Verify no high voltage
NoteMake sure to wear PPE (HV gloves, Safety glasses) when working on high voltage component, Measure B+ to Ground, B- to Ground, B+ to B-, If voltage is greater than 10V, Pack contactors are not open or welded, Stop work and reach out to Service Engineering
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Wipe ancillary bay cover with IPA to clean surface
NoteAllow to 1 minute dry time
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Inspect ancillary bay probe lid cover gasket then position onto ancillary bay cover
NoteConfirm no visual damage present, Wipe ancillary bay with IPA to clean surface, Allow to 1 minute dry time
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Install bolts securing ancillary bay probe lid cover to ancillary bay cover
Note2x bolts, EP10 5-Lobe, 6 Nm, Install new bolts
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Remove leather over gloves and HV insulating gloves
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Remove clips securing rear main cabin carpet to vehicle
Note3x push clips
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Remove fasteners securing 2nd row 40 seat frame to body
Note4x bolts, 11mm, 37 Nm, Bottom seat bolts located behind main carpet, Discard after removal
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Disconnect 2nd row 40 seat connector
Note1x connector, Disengage the tab
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Remove 2nd row 40 seat assembly from vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance
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Remove fasteners securing 2nd row 60 seat frame to body
Note5x bolts, 11mm, 37 Nm, Bottom seat bolts located behind main carpet, Discard after removal
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Disconnect 2nd row 60 seat connector
Note1x connector, Disengage locking tab
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Remove 2nd row 60 seat assembly from vehicle
NoteSet 60 seat assembly onto rear load floor, Then remove the seat assembly from the rear side of the vehicle, Use fender cover to avoid damaging trims, Recommend assistance
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Disconnect HVC logic connector and install logic cap
Note1x connector, 1x cap, Release locking tab then push the handle downward to release connector
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Release positive LV output cover from PCS cable
Note1x cover
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Remove PCS cable from LV passthrough output
Note1x nut, 13mm, 9 Nm, Discard nut after removal
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Remove bolts securing ancillary bay cover to HVC
Note3x bolts, E10, 5 Nm + 30 degrees
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Remove bolts securing ancillary bay cover to HV battery
Note18x bolts, E10 5-Lobe, 8 Nm, Use E10 5-Lobe socket without magnet, The fasteners are captive and will stay attached to the ancillary bay cover
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Remove HVC logic cap
Note1x logic cap
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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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Remove ancillary bay cover from HV battery
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Install HVC logic cap
Note1x logic cap
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Inspect ancillary bay for any missing insulators
NoteInstall service insulator kit before continuing to next step
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Remove bolts securing pyro disconnect to ancillary bay
Note1x insulator, 2x patch bolts, 13mm, 9 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove pyro disconnect from ancillary bay
Note1x connector, From the bottom, Lift pyro disconnect straight up and out of the ancillary bay
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Install pyro disconnect dummy
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Lift HV Controller up
NoteHold HVC assembly and tray in upward positition with rubber bungee
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Disconnect PCS to DC bus HV connector
Note1x connector, Release the locking tab by pulling upward, May need plastic trim tool to help lift the connector upward
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Disconnect PCS logic connector from PCS
Note1x connector
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Disconnect PCS LV connector from PCS
Note1x connector, Release the locking tab by pulling upward, May need plastic trim tool to help lift the connector upward
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Remove nut securing DCDC ground busbar to HV battery
Note1x nut, 13mm, 9 Nm, Discard nut after removal
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Gently lift the DCDC ground busbar upwards
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Remove bolts securing DCDC pass through to ancillary bay
Note2x bolts, E10 5-Lobe, 10 Nm
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Remove DCDC pass through from ancillary bay
NoteAttention: To avoid metal damage to the cable insulation layer
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Disconnect ancillary bay harness connectors from positive pack contactor
Note2x connectors
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Remove HV PCS to DC Bus harness clip from positive pack contactor
Note1x clip
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Remove HV joint insulators from positive HV switch
Note2x insulators
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Remove bolt securing positive pack contactor to positive busbar
Note1x patch bolt, 13mm, 9 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove nut securing positive pack contactor to module 4 rear terminal
Note1x patch nut, 13mm, 9 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove nuts securing positive pack contactor to ancillary bay
Note3x nuts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Use insulated magnet to retrieve the nuts after removal, The number of nuts on newer vehicles may vary
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Remove positive pack contactor from ancillary bay
Note2x guide pins
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Position positive pack contactor to ancillary bay for installation
Note2x guide pins
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Install nuts securing positive pack contactor to ancillary bay
Note3x nuts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Use insulated magnet as needed to position nuts onto studs, The number of nuts on newer vehicles may vary
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Install bolt securing positive pack contactor to positive busbar
Note1x patch bolt, 13mm. 9 Nm, Install new patch bolt, Mark after torque
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Install nut securing positive pack contactor to HV battery tall terminal to module 4 rear terminal
Note1x patch nut, 13mm, 9 Nm, Install new patch nut, Mark after torque
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Measure resistance from HV joint between HV battery positive contactor and center of HV battery positive terminal
Note1x HV joint, 110μΩ or less
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Perform Hioki impedance test at HV joint of positive pack contactor to DC link busbar
Note1x HV joint, The acceptable resistance is between 0.020 mΩ (20 μΩ) and 0.060 mΩ (60 μΩ), If the resistance is greater than 0.060 mΩ (60 μΩ), stop work and escalate a Toolbox session. If the resistance is less than 0.020 mΩ (20 μΩ), reposition the probes and measure again.
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Install HV joint insulators onto positive pack contactor
Note2x insulators
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Install ancillary bay harness clip to positive pack contactor
Note1x clip
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Connect ancillary bay harness connectors to positive pack contactor
Note2x connectors
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Position DCDC pass through to ancillary bay for installation
NoteAttention: To avoid metal damage to the cable insulation layer
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Install bolts securing DCDC pass through to ancillary bay
Note2x bolts, E10 5-Lobe, 10 Nm, Mark the bolts after torque
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Install DCDC ground busbar to HV battery
NoteGently press down
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Install nut securing DCDC ground busbar to HV battery
Note1x nut, 13mm, 9 Nm, Install new nut
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Connect PCS LV connector to PCS
Note1x connector, Push connector downward then push the locking tab downward to install connector, Make sure the connector is fully seated
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Connect PCS logic connector to PCS
Note1x connector
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Connect PCS to DC bus HV connector
Note1x connector, Push connector downward then push the locking tab downward to install connector, Make sure the connector is fully seated
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Lower HV Controller back into place
NoteRemove bungee and slowly lower controller
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Disconnect ancillary bay harness connectors from negative pack contactor
Note2x connectors
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Remove HV joint insulators from negative pack contactor
Note2x insulators
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Remove bolt securing negative pack contactor to DC link busbar joint
Note1x patch bolt, 13mm, 9 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove nut securing negative pack contactor to HV battery tall silicon terminal
Note1x patch nut, 13mm, 9 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove nuts securing negative pack contactor to ancillary bay
Note3x nuts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Use insulated magnet to retrieve the nuts after removal, The number of nuts on newer vehicles may vary
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Remove negative pack contactor from ancillary bay
Note2x guide pins
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Position negative pack contactor to ancillary bay for installation
Note2x guide pins
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Install nuts securing negative pack contactor to ancillary bay
Note3x nuts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Use insulated magnet as needed to position nuts onto studs
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Install nut securing negative pack contactor to HV battery tall terminal
Note1x patch nut, 13mm, 9 Nm, Install new patch nut, Mark after torque
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Install bolt securing negative pack contactor to DC link busbar joint
Note1x patch bolt, 13mm, 9 Nm, Install new patch bolt, Mark after torque
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Perform Hioki impedance test at HV joint of negative pack contactor to negative DC link busbar
Note1x HV joint, The acceptable resistance is between 0.020 mΩ (20 μΩ) and 0.060 mΩ (60 μΩ), If the resistance is greater than 0.060 mΩ (60 μΩ), stop work and escalate a Toolbox session. If the resistance is less than 0.020 mΩ (20 μΩ), reposition the probes and measure again.
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Perform Hioki impedance test at negative pack contactor to module 1 rear terminal
Note1x HV joint, 110μΩ or less
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Install HV joint insulators to negative pack contactor
Note2x insulators
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Connect ancillary bay harness connectors to negative pack contactor
Note2x connectors
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Remove pyro disconnect dummy
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Clean mating surface of pyro
NoteAllow to 1 minute dry time, Use an IPA wipe to clean the HV mating surfaces of the shunt, Busbar, And the pyrotechnic battery disconnect
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Set multimeter to "LoZ" (low impedance) mode
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Measure voltage between busbar and shunt
NoteMeasure the voltage between the busbar (left) and shunt (right) for at least 10 seconds, so as to balance the voltage across the pyrotechnic battery disconnect mount points, Note: The voltage displayed on the multimeter is not as important as balancing the mount points
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Position pyro disconnect to ancillary bay for installation
Note1x connector, While still measuring the voltage, Have an assistant position the pyrotechnic battery disconnect into the HV battery for installation. Make sure to align the pins of the connector with the new pyrotechnic battery disconnect, And then press the pyrotechnic battery disconnect down onto the busbars, The pyro disconnect can only be installed one way
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Install bolts securing pyro disconnect to ancillary bay
Note2x patch bolts, 13mm, 9 Nm, Install new patch bolt, Mark with paint pen
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Measure resistance from module 2 busbar to pyro disconnect
Note1x HV joint, 60μΩ or less, Perform zero adjust to Hioki meter prior to testing
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Measure resistance from pyro disconnect to shunt
Note1x HV joint, 45μΩ or less, Perform zero adjust to Hioki meter prior to testing
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Remove service insulator kit
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Remove HVC logic cap
Note1x logic cap
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Inspect ancillary bay walls for damage
NoteAny dent or depression in the sealing surface that causes it to not be flat will result in a leak, Any paint that comes off the ancillary bay wall, Whether or not it sticks to the seal, Will require enclosure leak test when reassembled, It can still be reused
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Inspect ancillary bay cover seal to confirm it has no visual damage
NoteImage up close for clarity, Delaminated and torn seals cannot be reused
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Wipe ancillary bay cover with IPA to clean surface
NoteAllow to 1 minute dry time
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Position ancillary bay cover to HV battery for installation
NoteEnsure all accessible insulators are present, Wearing Electrical Protective Gloves is not necessary once all HV components are covered.
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Remove leather over gloves and HV insulating gloves
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Install HVC logic cap
Note1x logic cap
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Install bolts securing ancillary bay cover to HV battery
Note18x bolts, EP10 5-Lobe, 8 Nm, Fasteners are captive, Follow torque sequence per image
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Install bolts securing ancillary bay cover to HVC
Note3x bolts, E10, 5 Nm + 30 degrees
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Install positive LV output from PCS cable and torque nut securing it
Note1x nut, 13mm, 9 Nm, Install new nut, Mark the nut after torque
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Install positive LV output cover to PCS cable
Note1x cover
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Remove logic cap and connect HVC logic connector
Note1x connector, 1x logic cap, Align connector then pull the handle to locking position get connector fully seated
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Position 2nd row 40 seat assembly into vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance
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Install 2nd row 40 seat frame to vehicle
Note4x bolts, 11mm, 37 Nm, Install new bolts, Bottom seat bolts located behind main carpet, Torque in sequence; Outboard front -> Inboard rear -> Outboard rear -> Inboard front
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Connect 2nd row 40 seat connector
Note1x connector, Engage the tab
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Position 2nd row 60 seat assembly
NoteSet 60 seat assembly onto rear load floor through the rear side of the vehicle, Then install the seat assembly onto body, Use fender cover to avoid damaging trims, Recommend assistance
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Install 2nd row 60 seat frame to body
Note5x bolts, 11mm, 37 Nm, Install new bolts, Bottom seat bolts located behind main carpet, Torque in sequence; Outboard front -> Both inboard rear -> Outboard rear -> Inboard front
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Connect 2nd row 60 seat connector
Note1x connector, Engage the tab
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Install clips securing rear main cabin carpet to vehicle
Note3x push clips
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Install 2nd row seat cushion
Note1x connector, Slide rear cushion rearward then align foam with seat rail, Make sure cushion is fully seated with push & pull test, And ensure the buckles get stuck under the 2nd row cushion
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Connect first responder loop and LV battery
Note2x connectors, Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated
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Install HEPA filter assembly
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm, Pivot forward edge down past frunk assembly, Then carefully move rear edge past brake reservoir and into position, Gently press on RH side of filter to seat seal onto duct, Do not pinch washer hose inbetween HEPA filter assembly and body
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Install rear apron
Note16x trim clips, 3x locator pins, 2x clips, Replace any missing or damaged clips, Ensure pyrotechnic hood actuators are aligned with openings in apron
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Close hood
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Move RH front seat to original position
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Move LH front seat to original position
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Raise all four window
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Close all four doors
NoteUnlatch doors before closing if necessary