09/09/2022 09:02:01

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

Correction code 30010301 1.86 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.

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.

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
Open LH front door
Lower LH front window
Set steering wheel straight ahead
Lock steering wheel into position

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Protect seat from damage
Open hood
Remove rear apron

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14x clips
Remove access panel

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3x clips, 1x connector
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
Remove frunk assembly from vehicle

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6x clips, Replace any clips if broken or missing
Remove bolt securing the steering gear assembly to intermediate shaft assembly

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1x bolt, 13mm, 18 Nm
Slide the electric steering column upward to remove it from the steering gear assembly
Power off vehicle from center display

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Via Controls > Safety & Security > Vehicle Power > Power Off
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
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
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
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
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
Loosen RH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Loosen LH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
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
Remove LH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Remove nut securing the LH tie rod end to the knuckle

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1x nyloc nut, 22mm, 180 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove LH tie rod end from knuckle
Remove RH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Remove nut securing the RH tie rod end to the knuckle

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1x nyloc nut, 22mm, 180 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove RH tie rod end from knuckle
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
Remove outer fasteners from front aero shield

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7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
Remove remaining nuts and remove front aero shield from vehicle

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2x nuts, 15mm, 5 Nm
Remove clips that secure front valance to LH wheel liner

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3x clips
Remove clips that secure front valance to RH wheel liner

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3x clips
Remove nut securing RH corner of front valance to front fascia

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1x nut, 10mm, 3 Nm
Remove clips securing RH corner of front valance to front fascia

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2x clips
Remove nut securing LH corner of front valance to front fascia

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1x nut, 10mm, 3 Nm
Remove clips securing LH corner of front valance to front fascia

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2x clips
Remove clips securing front valance to front fascia and remove front valance

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6x clips, Recommend assistance
Remove FDU bypass hose clip from front subframe

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1x clip
Remove clip securing front harness to front subframe

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1x clip
Disconnect connectors from horn assembly

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2x connectors
Remove bolts securing front end carrier to LH front subframe crash can assembly

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2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
Remove bolts securing front end carrier to RH front subframe crash can assembly

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2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Move the LH front lower comp link aside
Remove bolts securing LH front lower lateral link to front subframe

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2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm
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
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
Move the RH front lower comp link aside
Remove bolts securing RH front lower lateral link to front subframe

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2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm
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
Move the subframe lifting tool underneath the front subframe area
Connect air supply to subframe lifting tool
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
Remove bolt securing LH mid mount to body

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1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove bolt securing RH mid mount to body

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1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Discard after removal
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lower the subframe from vehicle

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Recommend assistance
Disconnect air supply from subframe lifting tool
Remove subframe lifting tool from under vehicle
Position lifting tool and subframe under vehicle for installation
Connect air supply to subframe lifting tool
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Loosely install bolt securing the RH mid mount to body

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1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Install new bolt
Loosely install bolt securing the LH mid mount to body

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1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Install new bolt
Loosely install the bolts securing front end carrier to RH front subframe crash can assembly

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2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
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
Torque the RH larger bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body

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1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm
Torque the LH larger bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body

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1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm
Torque the RH smaller bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body

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1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm
Torque the LH smaller bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body

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1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm
Torque the RH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body

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1x bolt, 18mm, 72 Nm
Torque the LH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body

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1x bolt, 18mm, 72 Nm
Torque the bolt securing the RH mid mount to body

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1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm
Torque the bolt securing the LH mid mount to body

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1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm
Torque the bolts securing securing front subframe to RH front subframe crash can assembly

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2x bolts, 15mm, 53 Nm
Torque the bolts securing LH front subframe crash can assembly to front subframe

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2x bolts, 15mm, 53 Nm
Torque the bolts securing front end carrier to RH front subframe crash can assembly

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2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
Torque the bolts securing front end carrier to LH front subframe crash can assembly

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2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
Lower the subframe lifting tool from the vehicle

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Unlatch the subframe lifting tool from front subframe
Disconnect air supply from subframe lifting tool
Remove the subframe lifting tool from vehicle
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
Loosely install bolts securing RH front lower lateral link to front subframe

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2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm, Recommend assistance if necessary, Use punch tool to align the fasteners
Install the RH front lower comp link to front subframe
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
Torque bolts securing RH front lower lateral link to front subframe

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2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm, Recommend assistance if necessary, Use punch tool to align the fasteners
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
Loosely install bolts securing LH front lower lateral link to front subframe

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2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm, Recommend assistance if necessary, Use punch tool to align the fasteners
Install LH front lower comp link to front subframe
Install bolt and nut securing LH front lower comp link to front subframe

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1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 115 Nm, Recommend assistance if necessary
Torque bolts securing LH front lower lateral link to front subframe

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2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm
Position the RH 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
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
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
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
Connect horn assembly connectors

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2x connectors
Install FDU bypass hose clip to front subframe

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1x clip
Install clip securing front harness to front subframe

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1x clip
Position front valance to front fascia and install clips securing front valance to front fascia

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6x clips, Recommend assistance
Install clips securing LH corner of front valance to front fascia

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2x clips
Install nut securing LH corner of front valance to front fascia

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1x nut, 10mm, 3 Nm
Install clips securing RH corner of front valance to front fascia

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2x clips
Install nut securing RH corner of front valance to front fascia

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1x nut, 10mm, 3 Nm
Install clips to secure front valance to LH wheel liner

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3x clips
Install clips to secure front valance to RH wheel liner

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3x clips
Position the front aero shield to vehicle and install nuts

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2x nuts, 15mm, 5 Nm
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
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
Position RH front tie rod end to RH front knuckle
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
Position LH tie rod end to LH front knuckle
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
Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front brake rotor to the hub.
Install the hub jack adapter onto the LH front hub and hand-tighten the lug nuts.
Use an underhoist stand to support the hub jack adapter.
Measure the distance between the bottom of the fender and the center of the front axle and adjust the underhoist stand so that the front suspension is set to ride height.
Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH front damper to the lower control arm, and then mark the bolt and nut with a paint pen.
106 Nm (78.2 lbs-ft)
Remove the underhoist stand from underneath the LH front suspension.
Remove the lug nuts that attach the hub jack adapter, and then remove the hub jack adapter from the vehicle.
Install the bolt that attaches the LH front brake rotor to the hub.
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
Repeat step 130 through 137 for the RH side of the vehicle.
Install RH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool
Install LH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool
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
Torque RH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Torque LH front wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Install RH front wheel cap

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1x cap, Align valve stem with wheel cap cavity
Install LH front wheel cap

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1x cap, Align valve stem with wheel cap cavity
Connect the steering gear assembly connectors

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2x locking connectors, Engage locking tab
Connect logic connectors to steering gear assembly

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2x connectors, Engage locking tab
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
Install bolt securing the intermediate shaft assembly to the steering gear assembly

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1x bolt, 13mm, 18 Nm
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
Install frunk assembly into vehicle

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6x clips, Replace any clips if broken or missing
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
Install access panel

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3x clips, 1x connector
Install rear apron

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14x clips, Hold rear wall of frunk to keep from flexing while engaging front clips
Close hood
Remove vehicle from lift

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Lower rack arms fully and remove from under vehicle if necessary, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode" if equipped
Remove the steering wheel holder
Raise LH front window
Close LH front door
Check tire pressures

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4x tires, Set to specification if necessary, Refer to the "Tire and Loading Information" label located on the driver side B-pillar
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.