11/04/2024 15:51:00

Subframe Assembly - Front (RWD) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 30010302 2.16 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 wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

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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.
  • 2024-04-11: Updated front lower lateral link to subframe torque specification.
  1. Raise and support vehicle
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    Ensure vehicle is not charging before lifting it off the ground, Set air suspension to "Jack Mode" if equipped
  2. Open LH front door
  3. Lower LH front window
  4. Set steering wheel straight ahead
  5. Lock steering wheel into position
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    Protect seat from damage
  6. Open hood
  7. Remove rear apron
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    14x clips
  8. Remove access panel
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    3x clips, 1x connector
  9. Remove fasteners securing the frunk assembly
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    5x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Newer vehicles may be equipped with 1x push clip securing frunk to reservoir neck
  10. Remove frunk assembly from vehicle
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    6x clips, Replace any clips if broken or missing
  11. Remove bolt securing the steering gear assembly to intermediate shaft assembly
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    1x bolt, 13mm, 18 Nm
  12. Slide the electric steering column upward to remove it from the steering gear assembly
  13. Power off vehicle from center display
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    Via Controls > Safety & Security > Vehicle Power > Power Off
  14. Disconnect 12V negative terminal and first responders loop
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    1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x connector, Ensure vehicle is in park, climate control system is off, and vehicle is not charging before disconnecting 12V, Negative terminal should be disconnected before FRL, Allow 2 minutes for all electrical circuits to fully discharge
  15. Disconnect the steering gear assembly connectors
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    2x connectors, Two stage connectors, Slide red locking tab to unlock, then depress the connector release to disconnect
  16. Disconnect logic connectors from steering gear assembly
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    2x locking connectors, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
  17. Remove LH front wheel cap
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    1x cap, Use both hands to gently pull the wheel cap to release the clips, Wheels may be equipped with center caps
  18. Remove RH front wheel cap
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    1x cap, Use both hands to gently pull the wheel cap to release the clips, Wheels may be equipped with center caps
  19. Loosen RH front wheel
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    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
  20. Loosen LH front wheel
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    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
  21. Raise vehicle partially and lower lift onto locks
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    Set vehicle to a 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
  22. Remove LH front wheel
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    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
  23. Remove nut securing the LH tie rod end to the knuckle
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    1x nyloc nut, 22mm, 180 Nm, Discard after removal
  24. Remove LH tie rod end from knuckle
  25. Remove RH front wheel
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    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
  26. Remove nut securing the RH tie rod end to the knuckle
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    1x nyloc nut, 22mm, 180 Nm, Discard after removal
  27. Remove RH tie rod end from knuckle
  28. Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks
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    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
  29. Remove outer fasteners from front aero shield
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    7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
  30. Remove remaining nuts and remove front aero shield from vehicle
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    2x nuts, 15mm, 5 Nm
  31. Remove clips that secure front valance to LH wheel liner
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    3x clips
  32. Remove clips that secure front valance to RH wheel liner
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    3x clips
  33. Remove nut securing RH corner of front valance to front fascia
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    1x nut, 10mm, 3 Nm
  34. Remove clips securing RH corner of front valance to front fascia
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    2x clips
  35. Remove nut securing LH corner of front valance to front fascia
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    1x nut, 10mm, 3 Nm
  36. Remove clips securing LH corner of front valance to front fascia
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    2x clips
  37. Remove clips securing front valance to front fascia and remove front valance
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    6x clips, Recommend assistance
  38. Remove FDU bypass hose clip from front subframe
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    1x clip
  39. Remove clip securing front harness to front subframe
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    1x clip
  40. Disconnect connectors from horn assembly
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    2x connectors
  41. Remove bolts securing front end carrier to LH front subframe crash can assembly
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    2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
  42. Remove bolts securing front end carrier to RH front subframe crash can assembly
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    2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
  43. Loosen the bolts securing securing front subframe to LH front subframe crash can assembly
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    2x bolts, 15mm, 53 Nm, This will help when installing the subframe
  44. Loosen the bolts securing securing front subframe to RH front subframe crash can assembly
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    2x bolts, 15mm, 53 Nm, This will help when installing the subframe
  45. Remove nut securing front stabar link to LH front stabar
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    1x nyloc nut, 18mm, 98 Nm, Counter hold ball joint with T40, Discard after removal
  46. Move LH front stabar link assembly aside
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    May need to move the stabilizer bar up/down to get the correct angle needed to remove end link
  47. Remove nut securing front stabar to RH front stabar link assembly
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    1x nyloc nut, 18mm, 98 Nm, Counter hold ball joint with T40, Discard after removal
  48. Move RH front stabar link assembly aside
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    May be necessary to pull down on the sway bar to allow the end link to disengage
  49. Remove bolt and nut securing LH front lower comp link to front subframe
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    1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 115 Nm
  50. Move the LH front lower comp link aside
  51. Remove and discard the bolts securing LH front lower lateral link to front subframe
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    2x bolts, 21mm, 135 Nm
  52. Remove bolt and nut securing LH strut to LH front lower lateral link
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    1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 106 Nm
  53. Remove bolt and nut securing RH front lower comp link to front subframe
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    1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 115 Nm
  54. Move the RH front lower comp link aside
  55. Remove and discard the bolts securing RH front lower lateral link to front subframe
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    2x bolts, 21mm, 135 Nm
  56. Remove bolt and nut securing RH strut to lower control arm and move the RH front lower lateral link aside
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    1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 106 Nm
  57. Move the subframe lifting tool underneath the front subframe area
  58. Connect air supply to subframe lifting tool
  59. Position and support the front subframe with subframe lifting tool
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    Recommend assistance, Latch the subframe to subframe lifting tool, Make sure to align the two guides
  60. Remove bolt securing LH mid mount to body
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    1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Discard after removal
  61. Remove bolt securing RH mid mount to body
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    1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Discard after removal
  62. Remove LH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body
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    1x bolt, 18mm, 72 Nm, Discard after removal
  63. Remove RH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body
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    1x bolt, 18mm, 72 Nm, Discard after removal
  64. Remove LH smaller bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
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    1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Discard after removal
  65. Remove RH smaller bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
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    1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Discard after removal
  66. Remove LH larger bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
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    1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm, Discard after removal
  67. Remove RH larger bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
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    1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm, Discard after removal
  68. Lower the subframe from vehicle
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    Recommend assistance
  69. Disconnect air supply from subframe lifting tool
  70. Remove subframe lifting tool from under vehicle
  71. Remove outer bolts securing steering gear assembly to front subframe
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    2x bolts, 15mm, 27 Nm
  72. Remove inner bolts securing steering gear assembly to front subframe
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    2x bolts, 18mm, 75 Nm
  73. Remove the steering gear assembly from front subframe
  74. Remove LH nuts securing front stabar to front subframe
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    2x nyloc nuts, 15mm, 35 Nm, Discard after removal, Recommend assistance
  75. Remove RH nuts securing front stabar to front subframe and remove from vehicle
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    2x nyloc nuts, 15mm, 35 Nm, Discard after removal, Recommend assistance
  76. Remove bolts securing front subframe to LH front subframe crash can assembly
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    2x bolts, 15mm, 53 Nm
  77. Remove bolts securing front subframe to RH front subframe crash can assembly
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    2x bolts, 15mm, 53 Nm
  78. Remove bolt securing horn assembly to front subframe
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 12 Nm
  79. Remove the straps securing the front subframe to the subframe jig
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    3x straps
  80. Remove the front subframe from subframe lifting tool
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    Recommend assistance
  81. Position the front subframe to subframe lifting tool
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    Recommend assistance, Make sure the 2x guides align
  82. Install straps securing the front subframe to subframe lifting tool
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    3x straps
  83. Install bolt securing horn assembly to front subframe
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    Note
    1x bolt, 10mm, 12 Nm
  84. Loosely install the bolts securing LH front subframe crash can assembly to front subframe
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    2x bolts, 15mm, 53 Nm
  85. Loosely install the bolts securing front subframe to RH front subframe crash can assembly
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    2x bolts, 15mm, 53 Nm
  86. Position the front stabar to front subframe and install the RH nuts securing it to subframe
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    2x nyloc nuts, 15mm, 35 Nm, Recommend assistance, Install new nyloc nuts, Mark with paint pen
  87. Install the LH nuts securing the front stabar to the front subframe
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    2x nyloc nuts, 15mm, 35 Nm, Install new nyloc nuts, Mark with paint pen
  88. Position the steering gear assembly to front subframe for installation
  89. Loosely install inner bolts securing the steering gear assembly to front subframe
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    2x bolts, 18mm, 75 Nm
  90. Install outer bolts securing the steering gear assembly to front subframe
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    2x bolts, 15mm, 27 Nm
  91. Torque inner bolts securing the steering gear assembly to front subframe
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    1x bolt, 18mm, 75 Nm
  92. Position lifting tool and subframe under vehicle for installation
  93. Connect air supply to subframe lifting tool
  94. Raise support tool until the front subframe and body meet
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    Recommend assistance, Guide the motor mount bushings into the motor mount isolators as the lift is being raised into position, Make sure to line up the rear locating pins on the subframe
  95. Loosely install the RH larger bolt securing rear portion of the front subframe to body
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    1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm, Install new bolt
  96. Loosely install the LH larger bolt securing rear portion of the front subframe to body
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    1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm, Install new bolt
  97. Loosely install the RH smaller bolt securing rear portion of the front subframe to body
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    1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Install new bolt
  98. Loosely install the LH smaller bolt securing rear portion of the front subframe to body
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    1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Install new bolt
  99. Loosely install RH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body
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    1x bolt, 18mm, 72 Nm, Install new bolt, Adjust subframe lifting tool if necessary
  100. Loosely install LH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body
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    1x bolt, 18mm, 72 Nm, Install new bolt, Adjust subframe lifting tool if necessary
  101. Loosely install bolt securing the RH mid mount to body
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    1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Install new bolt
  102. Loosely install bolt securing the LH mid mount to body
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    1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Install new bolt
  103. Loosely install the bolts securing front end carrier to RH front subframe crash can assembly
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    2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
  104. Loosely install the bolts securing front front end carrier to LH front subframe crash can assembly
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    2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
  105. Torque the RH larger bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
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    Note
    1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm
  106. Torque the LH larger bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
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    1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm
  107. Torque the RH smaller bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
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    1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm
  108. Torque the LH smaller bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
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    1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm
  109. Torque the RH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body
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    Note
    1x bolt, 18mm, 72 Nm
  110. Torque the LH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body
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    1x bolt, 18mm, 72 Nm
  111. Torque the bolt securing the RH mid mount to body
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    1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm
  112. Torque the bolt securing the LH mid mount to body
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    1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm
  113. Torque the bolts securing securing front subframe to RH front subframe crash can assembly
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    2x bolts, 15mm, 53 Nm
  114. Torque the bolts securing LH front subframe crash can assembly to front subframe
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    2x bolts, 15mm, 53 Nm
  115. Torque the bolts securing front end carrier to RH front subframe crash can assembly
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    Note
    2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
  116. Torque the bolts securing front end carrier to LH front subframe crash can assembly
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    2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
  117. Lower the subframe lifting tool from the vehicle
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    Unlatch the subframe lifting tool from front subframe
  118. Disconnect air supply from subframe lifting tool
  119. Remove the subframe lifting tool from vehicle
  120. Install the RH front lower lateral link and loosely install bolt and nut securing RH strut to lower control arm
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    1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 106 Nm
  121. Loosely install new bolts securing RH front lower lateral link to front subframe
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    CAUTION
    Install only bolt PN 1109912-00-B (China 1109912-99-B) or newer, which has patch material on the bolt threads.
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    2x bolts, 21mm, 135 Nm, Recommend assistance if necessary, Use punch tool to align the fasteners
  122. Install the RH front lower comp link to front subframe
  123. Install bolt and nut securing RH front lower comp link to front subframe
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    1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 115 Nm, Recommend assistance if necessary
  124. Torque bolts securing RH front lower lateral link to front subframe
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    2x bolts, 21mm, 135 Nm, Recommend assistance if necessary, Use punch tool to align the fasteners
  125. Install LH front lower lateral link and loosely install bolt and nut securing LH strut to lower lateral link
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    1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 106 Nm
  126. Loosely install new bolts securing LH front lower lateral link to front subframe
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    CAUTION
    Install only bolt PN 1109912-00-B (China 1109912-99-B) or newer, which has patch material on the bolt threads.
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    2x bolts, 21mm, 135 Nm, Recommend assistance if necessary, Use punch tool to align the fasteners
  127. Install LH front lower comp link to front subframe
  128. Install bolt and nut securing LH front lower comp link to front subframe
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    Note
    1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 115 Nm, Recommend assistance if necessary
  129. Torque bolts securing LH front lower lateral link to front subframe
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    Note
    2x bolts, 21mm, 135 Nm
  130. Position the RH front stabar link assembly to front stabar
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    Note
    May be necessary to pull down on the sway bar to allow the end link to engage
  131. Install nut securing front stabar to RH front stabar link assembly
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    1x nyloc nut, 18mm, 98 Nm, Install new nyloc nut, Counter hold ball joint with T40, Mark with paint pen
  132. Position LH front stabar link assembly to front stabar
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    May be necessary to pull down on the sway bar to allow the end link to engage
  133. Install nut securing front stabar link to LH front stabar
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    1x nyloc nut, 18mm, 98 Nm, Install new nyloc nut, Counter hold ball joint with T40, Mark with paint pen
  134. Connect horn assembly connectors
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    2x connectors
  135. Install FDU bypass hose clip to front subframe
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    1x clip
  136. Install clip securing front harness to front subframe
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    1x clip
  137. Position front valance to front fascia and install clips securing front valance to front fascia
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    6x clips, Recommend assistance
  138. Install clips securing LH corner of front valance to front fascia
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    2x clips
  139. Install nut securing LH corner of front valance to front fascia
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    Note
    1x nut, 10mm, 3 Nm
  140. Install clips securing RH corner of front valance to front fascia
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    2x clips
  141. Install nut securing RH corner of front valance to front fascia
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    1x nut, 10mm, 3 Nm
  142. Install clips to secure front valance to LH wheel liner
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    3x clips
  143. Install clips to secure front valance to RH wheel liner
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    3x clips
  144. Position the front aero shield to vehicle and install nuts
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    2x nuts, 15mm, 5 Nm
  145. Apply Loctite 222 onto front aero shield bolts and install outer fasteners to front aero shield
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    7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
  146. Lower vehicle partially and set onto locks
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    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
  147. Position RH front tie rod end to RH front knuckle
  148. Install nut securing RH front tie rod end to RH front knuckle
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    1x nyloc nut, 22mm, 180 Nm, Install new nyloc nut
  149. Position LH tie rod end to LH front knuckle
  150. Install nut securing LH front tie rod end to LH front knuckle
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    1x nyloc nut, 22mm, 180 Nm, Install new nyloc nut
  151. Install RH front wheel
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    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool
  152. Install LH front wheel
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    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool
  153. Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground
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    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
  154. Torque RH front wheel
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    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
  155. Torque LH front wheel
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    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
  156. Install RH front wheel cap
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    1x cap, Align valve stem with wheel cap cavity
  157. Install LH front wheel cap
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    1x cap, Align valve stem with wheel cap cavity
  158. Connect the steering gear assembly connectors
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    2x locking connectors, Engage locking tab
  159. Connect logic connectors to steering gear assembly
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    2x connectors, Engage locking tab
  160. Slide the intermediate shaft assembly downward to install it to the steering gear assembly
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    Ensure the intermediate shaft is aligned and fully seated, Recommend assistance if necessary to align the shaft to steering gear
  161. Install bolt securing the intermediate shaft assembly to the steering gear assembly
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    Note
    1x bolt, 13mm, 18 Nm
  162. Connect first responder loop and 12V negative terminal
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    1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x connector, Connect FRL first before connecting 12V to avoid damage to car computer
  163. Install frunk assembly into vehicle
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    6x clips, Replace any clips if broken or missing
  164. Install fasteners securing the frunk assembly
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    5x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Newer vehicles may be equipped with 1x push clip securing frunk to washer bottle neck
  165. Install access panel
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    3x clips, 1x connector
  166. Install rear apron
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    Note
    14x clips, Hold rear wall of frunk to keep from flexing while engaging front clips
  167. Close hood
  168. Remove vehicle from lift
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    Note
    Lower rack arms fully and remove from under vehicle if necessary, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode" if equipped
  169. Remove the steering wheel holder
  170. Raise LH front window
  171. Close LH front door
  172. Check tire pressures
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    Note
    4x tires, Set to specification if necessary, Refer to the "Tire and Loading Information" label located on the driver side B-pillar
  173. 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.