17/06/2024 09:47:23

HVAC Assembly (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18101002 3.30 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.

2024-20-23: Rearranged steps to improve installation.
2023-04-05: Updated A/C oil type to be used with reference to Fluids and Capacities for A/C oil specifications.

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.

Remove

Set up AC machine

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Touch time only
Open all four doors

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Latch rear doors to prevent accidental closing when power is down
Lower all windows
Turn HVAC on, Turn AC OFF and set the Blower Speed to 10. Set the Temperature to HI and run for 10 minutes

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This will clear most of the oil out of the cabin condenser
Turn off the HVAC and let it sit for 1 minute

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Make sure both compressor and blower are off, this allows refrigerant inside cabin condenser to return to the accumulator
Turn the HVAC back on, Turn the AC on, set the Blower Speed to 10 and the Temperature to LO, run the HVAC for 10 minutes

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This step will clear most of the oil out of the evaporator
Turn Off the AC and Blower motor
Move LH front seat forward
Raise LH front seat cushion to maximum height

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Adjust seat back if needed to avoid contacting headliner
Remove console lower rear panel

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5x clips
Remove LH rear exterior hardware from center console

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1x bolt, 10mm, 7 Nm
Move LH front seat backward
Move RH front seat forward
Raise RH front seat cushion to maximum height

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Adjust seat back if needed to avoid contacting headliner
Remove RH rear exterior hardware from center console

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1x bolt, 10mm, 7 Nm
Move RH front seat backward
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
Connect to vehicle using Toolbox 3.0

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Vehicle connection is integrated into drivers footwell cover, Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle. Select connection status icon at top right corner, and select connect locally (icon will turn green when vehicle is connected)
Select "Actions/Autodiag" and search for "Thermal"
Select "Thermal Fluid Fill/Drain", click Run and allow routine to complete

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Select "X" at top right of window to close once complete, For AC related repairs verify all EXV's are in proper position, For all coolant related repairs verify vehicle is in Series, Thermal Fluid Fill/Drain routine has a 5 hour timeout, Routine will continuously run and not end
Remove HSD cable from Ethernet port to disconnect Toolbox 3.0 from vehicle
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
Remove caps from low side and high side AC ports

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2x caps
Connect hoses to vehicle and perform AC recovery

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Touch time only, Connect couplers to vehicle, Open couplers by turning clockwise, Open Machine valves, Note the amount of refrigerant and oil recovered, If drained oil level increased more than 30 mL refer to drained oil loss chart.
Remove fresh intake duct

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1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, 2x clips, 1x pin, Remove bolt, Gently pry pin out from thermal beam, then remove from bulkhead studs
Remove LH IP end cap

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3x clips
Remove LH mid A-pillar assembly

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1x clip, 1x tab, Release the upper clip then pull mid A-pillar upward to remove
Remove LH upper A-pillar trim

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3x clips, Pull inside of the upper portion of upper A-pillar, Depress 2x tabs to remove tether from body side, Then pull upper A-pillar upward to remove
Remove clip securing LH lower A-pillar trim

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1x push clip
Remove LH lower A-pillar trim

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6x clips, 2 guide tabs, Pull rear of lower A-pillar upward to release clip then pull rearward to release trim panel
Remove LH front floormat
Remove LH console side panel carpet

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11x clips, 2x guide pins, Use trim tool starting at top edge to release upper clips, then pull bottom to release remaining clips, Use caution and pull panel straight away from console, if panel is peeled off it could be damaged
Remove LH front exterior hardware from center console

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2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Remove screw and clips securing LH footwell cover

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2x push clips, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm
Remove connectors from LH footwell cover and remove from vehicle

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3x tabs, 1x Ethernet connector, 1x puddle light connector
Remove fasteners securing driver knee air bag to vehicle

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2x push clips, 2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 4x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Discard after removal, Support the knee air bag while lowering, The connector / harness length is very short
Disconnect the driver knee air bag and remove from vehicle

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1x connector, Release locking tab
Remove the LH footwell duct from HVAC module

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Pull LH footwell duct towards LH side of vehicle to remove
Remove clip securing LH front cabin carpet to body

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1x clip
Remove RH IP end cap

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3x clips
Remove RH mid A-pillar assembly

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1x clip, 1x tab, Release the upper clip then pull mid A-pillar upward to remove
Remove RH upper A-pillar trim

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3x clips, Pull inside of the upper portion of upper A-pillar, Remove 3x tether hooks by twisting and pulling away from housing, Then pull upper A-pillar upward to remove
Remove clip securing RH lower A-pillar trim

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1x push clip
Remove RH lower A-pillar trim

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6x clips, 2 guide tabs, Pull rear of lower A-pillar upward to release clip then pull rearward to release trim panel
Remove RH front floormat
Remove RH console side panel carpet

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12x clips, 2x locating pins, Use trim tool starting at top edge to release upper clips, Pull bottom to release remaining clips, Use caution and pull panel straight away from console, if panel is peeled off it could be damaged
Remove RH front exterior hardware from center console

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2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Disconnect USB harness at right front of center console

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1x USB connector
Disconnect harness from rear of center console

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1x connector
Remove center console from vehicle

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Verify rotating lids are in closed position, Recommend assistance, Tilt rear of console upward, Pull assembly towards rear of vehicle
Remove clips securing RH footwell assembly

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4x push clips
Disconnect RH footwell assembly connectors and remove from vehicle

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2x connectors
Remove fasteners securing passenger knee air bag to vehicle

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x push clip, 4x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Discard patch bolts after removal, Support the knee air bag while lowering, The connector / harness length is very short
Remove the passenger knee air bag from vehicle

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1x connector, Release locking tab
Remove clip securing RH front cabin carpet to body

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1x clip
Release spring clip securing driver air bag assembly to steering wheel and pull driver air bag assembly away from steering wheel

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1x spring clip, 3x datums, Press spring simultaneously from two access holes to release, Access holes located at 4 and 7 o'clock position
Disconnect driver air bag connector and remove driver air bag assembly

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1x connector, 2x tabs
Disconnect steering wheel connector

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1x connector, 2x tabs
Remove bolt securing steering wheel to steering column

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1x patch bolt, 10mm hex, 80 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove steering wheel from steering column
Pull upward to release steering column upper shroud from lower shroud

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4x clips
Remove upper screws securing lower shroud to steering column

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2x screws, T20, 1.5 Nm
Remove lower screw securing lower shroud to steering column

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1x screw, T20, 1.5 Nm
Remove lower shroud from steering column
Disconnect steering column control module assembly connector

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1x connector, Remove retaining clip on the connector, release connector, then remove the remaining broken clip from connector, Discard retaining clip after removal, Originally installed clip is black, Replacement clip is orange
Remove bolt securing SCCM to steering column

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1x bolt, 5mm allen, 9 Nm
Remove SCCM from steering column
Release IP service panel from IP and disconnect temperature sensor connector

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4x clips, 4x tabs, 1x connector
Remove bolts securing center display to IP carrier

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2x patch bolts, 10mm, 16 Nm, Discard after removal, Slide towards rear of vehicle to remove
Remove bolts securing housing neck to center display and slide away from display

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2x bolts, T30, 3 Nm
Remove retaining clip from display connector

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1x clip
Disconnect harness connector from center display

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1x connector
Remove center display from vehicle
Remove center display neck housing from vehicle
Remove LH air wave bezel cap from main decor assembly

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2x clips
Remove RH air wave bezel cap from main decor assembly

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2x clips
Remove main decor assembly

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15x clips, 1x center clip, Replace securing clips as needed
Remove screws securing glove box assembly to IP carrier

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6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Disconnect glove box assembly connectors

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3x connectors
Remove the glove box from IP carrier

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3x clips
Remove the passenger footwell air duct

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1x push clip
Remove the RH IP air wave duct

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2x push clips
Remove screws securing LH side of IP brow finisher

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4x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove screws securing RH side of IP brow finisher

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4x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove IP brow finisher from vehicle

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16x clips, Need to lift top pad up slightly to insert trim tool and release clips, Then slide IP brow finisher towards rear of vehicle
Pull RH side of RH air duct out and release from IP

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
Disconnect harness connector from RH air duct and remove duct

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1x connector
Pull LH side of LH air duct out and release from IP

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
Disconnect harness connector from LH air duct and remove duct

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1x connector
Release clips securing defroster grill

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8x clips, Replace any damaged clips
Pivot rear edge of defroster grill up and release tabs from IP

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6x tabs
Remove screws securing LH speaker to IP and remove speaker

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Remove screws securing center speaker to IP and remove speaker

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Remove screws securing center tweeter to IP and remove speaker

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Remove screws securing RH speaker to IP and remove speaker

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Disconnect connectors for passenger air bag assembly

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3x connectors, 2x connectors for regions other than North America
Remove bolts securing passenger air bag assembly to cross car beam

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4x bolts, E10 patch bolts, 8 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove screws securing LH side of IP carrier to cross car beam near passenger air bag

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove screws securing IP carrier to cross car beam on lower LH side

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove screw securing IP carrier to cross car beam on upper LH side

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove screws securing IP carrier to cross car beam at lower center

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove screws securing IP carrier to cross car beam at upper center

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove screw securing IP carrier to cross car beam on upper RH side

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove IP carrier from cross car beam

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Recommend assistance, Be cautious to clear the harness clipped at top center of HVAC assembly, This will also ease removal
Remove screws securing the drivers air duct to cross car beam

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove drivers air duct from the HVAC assembly
Partially remove LH cabin carpet
Disconnect the dash connector from the left body controller

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1x connector, Release locking tab and gently pull down to release connector
Disconnect the HVAC connector from the left body controller

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1x connector
Disconnect connector from the electric steering column

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1x connector
Release the IP harness clip located on the blower motor assembly

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1x harness clip
Disconnect connector on the blower motor assembly

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1x connector
Remove center console support bracket

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1x clip, 4x tabs, Once tabs are free from riser carefully slide towards front of vehicle
Release the clip located next to the RCM

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1x harness clip
Disconnect connector located on RCM

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1x connector, Push down on locking tab and release connector
Release the IP harness clip located next to the RCM

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1x harness clip, Release inner tabs on clip then lift from body
Release the IP harness clip from the body of the vehicle by RH cross car beam bracket

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1x harness clip
Release the IP harness clip from the cross car beam

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1x harness clip
Release the IP harness clip next to the RH lower duct thermistor

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1x harness clip
Release the IP harness clip next to the RH upper mode actuator

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1x harness clip
Release HVAC harness from the IP harness holding mount on RH side of the IP harness.

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2x holding mount, 1st holding mount is located on the RH side of the HVAC assembly, 2nd holding mount is located next to the right body controller
Disconnect connectors from car computer

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2x connectors
Partially remove RH carpet
Disconnect dash harness connector from right body controller

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1x connector
Release clip from RH side of cross car beam

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1x harness clip
Release clip from body of vehicle on RH lower A-pillar

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1x harness clip
Release headliner harness clip from body of vehicle located on LH upper A-pillar

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1x harness clip
Release headliner harness clips located on LH lower A-pillar

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2x clips
Disconnect headliner harness connector located on LH lower A-pillar

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1x connector
Remove LH touchscreen bracket

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2x bolts, T30, 12 Nm
Remove RH touchscreen bracket

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2x bolts, T30, 12 Nm
Remove bleeder duct adapter from HVAC assembly

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4x clips
Remove nuts securing upper steering column to cross car beam

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2x nuts, 13mm, 15 Nm
Remove nuts securing lower steering column to cross car beam and carefully lower steering column

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2x nuts, 13mm, 15 Nm
Remove clip securing the carpet to LH cross car beam bracket

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1x clip
Remove the bolt that secures the LH cross car beam bracket to the cross car beam

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1x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
Remove nut securing the LH cross car beam bracket to the body and remove LH cross car beam bracket

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1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm, Slightly pull LH carpet towards LH side of vehicle, Take note of direction of cross car beam bracket during removal
Remove clip securing the carpet to RH cross car beam bracket

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1x clip
Remove bolt securing RH cross car beam bracket to cross car beam

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1x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
Remove nut securing the RH cross car beam bracket to body and remove the RH cross car beam bracket

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1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm, Slightly pull the RH carpet towards RH side of vehicle, Take note of direction of cross car beam bracket during removal
Remove bolts securing cross car beam to the HVAC assembly

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4x bolts, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
Remove bolt securing the cross car beam to HVAC assembly on upper LH side of HVAC assembly

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1x bolt. 10mm, 5.5 Nm
Remove bolt that secures the cross car beam to the upper cowl

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1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm
Remove bolts securing cross car beam to LH side of body

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2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm
Remove bolts securing cross car beam to RH side of body

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2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm
Remove bolts securing cross car beam to LH side of bulkhead

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2x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
Remove the cross car beam from the vehicle

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Recommend assistance
Disconnect HVAC connector from right vehicle controller

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1x connector
Remove floor duct from stud located in-between LH and RH seat

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1x stud
Remove floor duct from HVAC assembly and position out of the way
Remove AC manifold to HVAC line from HVAC assembly

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2x bolts, 13mm, 22 Nm
Remove bolt securing HVAC assembly to RH side of bulkhead

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1x bolt, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
Remove nut securing HVAC assembly to body located on RH side of HVAC assembly

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1x nut, 10mm, 5.5 Nm, Slightly move RH carpet and foam towards RH side of vehicle, Recommend assistance to support HVAC assembly Vehicles built after 3/2020 may not have stud and nut
Remove HVAC assembly from vehicle

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Remove HVAC assembly towards rear of vehicle, Rotate counter clockwise and remove out of passenger front door, Recommend assistance

Install

Install HVAC assembly into vehicle and position HVAC assembly onto stud

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Install front of HVAC assembly through passenger front door, Rotate counter clockwise and install towards front of vehicle
Install nut securing HVAC assembly to body

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1x nut, 10mm, 5.5 Nm, Slightly move RH carpet and foam towards RH side of vehicle
Install bolt securing HVAC assembly to RH side of bulkhead

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1x bolt, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
Install floor duct to HVAC assembly
Install floor duct onto stud located in-between LH and RH seat

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1x stud
Connect HVAC connector to right vehicle controller

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1x connector
Install AC manifold to HVAC line to HVAC assembly

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2x bolts, 13 mm, 22 Nm
Perform AC vacuum

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Touch time only, 2 minute leak test, 15 minute vacuum
Install the cross car beam into the vehicle

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Recommend assistance
Loosely install bolts securing cross car beam to RH side of body

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2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm, Torque at later step
Loosely install bolts securing cross car beam to LH side of body

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2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm, Torque at later step
Loosely install bolt securing cross car beam to upper cowl

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1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm
Loosely install bolt securing cross car beam to the HVAC assembly on upper LH side of HVAC assembly

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1x bolt, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
Loosely install bolts securing the cross car beam to HVAC assembly in front of the HVAC assembly

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4x bolts, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
Install RH cross car beam bracket and loosely install nut that secures the RH cross car beam bracket to body

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1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm
Loosely install bolt securing RH cross car beam bracket to the cross car beam

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1x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
Install LH cross car beam bracket and loosely install nut that secures LH cross beam bracket to body

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1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm
Loosely install bolt to secure LH cross car beam bracket to cross car beam

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1x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
Install bolts securing cross car beam to LH side of bulkhead

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2x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
Torque the bolt that secures the LH cross car beam bracket to the cross car beam

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1x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
Torque nut securing LH cross car beam bracket to body

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1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm
Install clip that secures the carpet to LH cross car beam bracket

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1x clip
Torque bolt securing the RH cross car beam bracket to cross car beam

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1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm
Torque nut securing RH cross car beam bracket to body

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1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm
Install clip securing the carpet to RH cross car beam bracket

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1x clip
Torque the bolts securing the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly

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4x bolts, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
Torque the bolt that secures the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly

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1x bolt, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
Torque the bolt that secures the cross car beam to the upper cowl

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1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm
Torque bolts securing cross car beam to LH side of body

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2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm
Torque bolts securing cross car beam to RH side of body

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2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm
Install the nuts securing the lower steering column to the cross car beam

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2x nuts, 13mm, 15 Nm
Install nuts securing upper steering column to cross car beam

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2x nuts, 13mm, 15 Nm
Install the bleeder duct adapter to the HVAC assembly

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4x clips
Install RH touchscreen bracket

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2x bolts, T30, 12 Nm
Install LH touchscreen bracket

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2x bolts, T30, 12 Nm
Install the headliner harness clip located on the LH upper A pillar

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1x clip
Install headliner harness clips to LH lower A-Pillar

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2x clips
Install headliner harness connector on LH lower A-Pillar

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1x connector
Install clip located on the RH lower A-pillar

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1x clip
Install the clip located on the RH side of cross car beam
Install dash harness connector to right body controller

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1x connector
Position RH carpet back to the original position
Install connectors to the car computer

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2x connectors
Install HVAC harness to the IP harness holding mount on RH side of the IP harness

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2x holding mount, 1st holding mount is located on the RH side of the HVAC assembly, 2nd holding mount is located next to the right body controller
Install IP harness clip to HVAC assembly next to the RH upper mode actuator

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1x clip
Install IP harness clip to HVAC assembly next to the RH lower duct thermistor

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1x clip
Install the IP harness clip to the cross car beam

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1x clip
Install IP harness clip to the body of the vehicle next to RH cross car beam bracket

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1x clip
Install center console support bracket

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1x clip, 4x tabs, Slide towards rear of vehicle then engage tabs
Install the IP harness clip to the body located next to the RCM

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1x clip
Connect the connector located on the RCM

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1x connector, Fully install connector and pull release tab into locking position
Install the clip located next to the RCM

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1x clip
Connect connector to blower motor assembly

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1x connector
Install the IP harness clip located on the blower motor assembly

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1x clip
Connect the connector to the electric steering column

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1x connector
Connect the HVAC connector to the left body controller

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1x connector
Connect the dash connector to the left body controller

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1x connector, Fully seat connector and pull release tab into locking position
Position the LH cabin carpet back to the original position
Install the drivers air duct to the HVAC assembly
Install the screws securing the drivers air duct to the cross car beam

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2x sews, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install IP carrier onto cross car beam

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Recommend assistance, Be cautious to clear the harness clipped at top center of HVAC assembly, This will also ease installation
Install screw securing IP carrier to cross car beam on upper RH side

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install screws securing IP carrier to cross car beam at upper center

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install screws securing IP carrier to cross car beam at lower center

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install screw securing IP carrier to cross car beam on upper LH side

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install screws securing IP carrier to cross car beam on lower LH side

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install screws securing RH side of IP carrier to cross car beam near passenger air bag

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install passenger air bag into IP carrier and secure bolts

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4x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Install new patch bolts
Install connectors for passenger air bag

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3x connectors, 2x connectors for regions other than North America
Install RH speaker to IP carrier

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Install center tweeter to IP carrier

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Install center speaker to IP

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Install LH speaker to IP carrier

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Position defroster grill and lower tabs into position on IP

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6x tabs
Secure clips securing defroster grill

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8x clips
Position LH air duct into IP and connect harness connector

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1x connector
Install LH air duct into IP

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
Position RH air duct into IP and connect harness connector

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1x connector
Install RH side of RH air duct into IP

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install IP brow finisher into vehicle

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16x clips, Need to lift top pad up slightly to slide IP brow finisher into position
Install screws securing RH side of IP brow finisher

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4x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install screws securing LH side of IP brow finisher

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4x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install the RH IP air wave duct

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2x push clips
Install the passenger footwell air duct

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1x push clip
Connect glove box assembly connectors

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3x connectors, New puddle lamp harness routing prevent blocking movement of pawls
Install the glove box into IP carrier

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3x clips
Install screws securing glove box assembly to IP carrier

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6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Position center display neck housing into vehicle
Position center display into vehicle
Connect center display

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1x connector
Install retaining clip to center display connector

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1x clip
Slide down neck housing and install bolts securing neck housing to center display

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2x bolts, T30, 3 Nm,
Install center display to IP carrier

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2x patch bolts, 10mm, 16 Nm, Install new 10mm patch bolts, Slide towards front of vehicle
Connect temperature sensor connector and install IP service panel into IP

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4x clips, 4x tabs, 1x connector
Install SCCM onto steering column
Install bolt securing SCCM to steering column

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1x bolt, 5mm allen, 9 Nm
Connect steering column control module (SCCM) assembly connector

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1x connector, Install new orange retaining clip to connector then install SCCM connector, Perform push-pull-push to make sure connector is seated properly
Install lower shroud onto steering column
Install lower screw securing lower shroud to steering column

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1x screw, T20, 1.5 Nm
Install upper screws securing lower shroud to steering column

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2x screws, T20, 1.5 Nm
Align the clips then press downward to install upper shroud onto lower shroud

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4x clips
Align the steering wheel to steering column then position it for installation

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The steering wheel and column are keyed
Install bolt securing steering wheel to steering column

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1x patch bolt, 10mm hex, 80 Nm, Install new patch bolt
Connect steering wheel connector

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1x connector
Connect driver air bag connector

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1x connector, Make sure that the driver air bag harness doesn't get caught between the driver air bag and the horn mechanism
Secure driver air bag assembly to steering wheel and verify it is fully engaged

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3x datums, 1x spring clip, Inspect to make sure lower horn bracket is properly secured to steering wheel before installing driver air bag
Install main decor assembly

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15x clips, 1x center clip
Install RH air wave bezel cap to main decor assembly

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2x clips
Install LH air wave bezel cap to main decor assembly

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2x clips
Install the passenger knee air bag into vehicle

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1x connector, Engage locking tab, Use caution not to damage the connector/harness, Support the knee air bag while connecting the connector
Install fasteners securing passenger knee air bag to vehicle

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4x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, 2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x push clip, Install new patch bolts
Connect the RH footwell assembly connectors

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2x connectors
Install clips securing RH footwell assembly

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4x push clips
Install the clip securing RH front cabin carpet to body

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1x clip
Install the LH footwell duct into HVAC module
Connect the driver knee air bag and install into vehicle

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1x connector, Engage locking tab, Use caution not to damage the connector/harness, Support the knee air bag while connecting the connector
Install fasteners securing driver knee air bag to vehicle

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4x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Install new patch bolts, 2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 2x push clips
Install connectors to LH footwell cover and position for installation, securing front tabs to driver air bag assembly

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3x tabs, 1x Ethernet connector, 1x puddle light connector
Install screw and clips securing LH footwell cover

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1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 2x push clips
Install the clip securing LH front cabin carpet to body

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1x clip
Install center console into vehicle

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Recommend assistance, Tilt front of console downward, Slide assembly towards front of vehicle and tilt rear of console down into place
Connect harness to rear of center console

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1x connector
Connect harness at right front of center console

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1x USB connector
Install RH front exterior hardware to center console

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2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Install RH console side panel carpet

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12x clips, 2x locating pins, Position side panel and align the front locator, then the rear locator, Push side panel towards console to install
Install RH front floor mat
Install LH front exterior hardware to center console

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2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Install LH console side panel carpet

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11x clips, 2x locating pins, Position side panel and align the front into front locator, then the rear locator, Push side panel towards console to install
Install LH front floormat
Install RH upper A-pillar trim

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3x clips, 1x tether, Slide bottom of trim along IP and speaker grill, attach tether to body side, Set clips starting at the bottom and work up, Pull seal over trim
Install RH lower A-pillar trim

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1x clip, 2 guide tabs, Align the 2 front tabs then align the slot with harness bracket and then push rear clip to secure to lower B-pillar
Install clip securing RH lower A-pillar trim

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1x clip
Install RH mid A-pillar assembly

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1x clip, 1x tab, Align the bottom tab then push the top clip to fully seat mid A-pillar, Make sure the seal seat on top of the trim
Install RH IP end cap

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3x clips
Install LH upper A-pillar trim

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3x clips, 1x tether, Replace tether if removed from body side, Slide the lower portion in position, Install tether 3x retainer hooks to housing, Then align the upper 3x clips, Press clip from top to bottom, Make sure double check the middle clips are fully seated
Install LH lower A-pillar trim

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1x clip, 2 guide tabs, Align the 2 front tabs then align the slot with harness bracket and then push rear clip to secure to lower B-pillar
Install clip securing LH lower A-pillar trim

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1x push clip
Install LH mid A-pillar assembly

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1x clip, 1x tab, Align the bottom tab then push the top clip to fully seat mid A-pillar, Pull seal over trim
Install LH IP end cap

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3x clips
Remove low side AC hose from AC manifold to HVAC assembly
Use oil injector to add measured amount of oil back to the system

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Use calculated oil lost measurement and add new oil of the appropriate type into the system. See Fluids and Capacities for A/C oil specifications. Calculate the oil loss during recovery and add 40 ml to compensate for the estimated oil loss in the old HVAC case. If more than 30 ml drained out during recovery, refer to the drained oil loss chart.
Install low side AC hose to AC manifold to HVAC assembly
Perform AC refrigerant refill

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Recharge refrigerant to 1.02 kg (1020g), For Robinair AC machines press ESC to NOT ACCEPT the step to clear out residual oil, Once complete press next to start End of Charge process
Perform step 1 for End of Charge process

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Close high and low machine valves, Press next to continue
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
Connect to vehicle using Toolbox 3.0

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Vehicle connection is integrated into drivers footwell cover, Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle. Select connection status icon at top right corner, and select connect locally (icon will turn green when vehicle is connected)
Select "Actions/Autodiag" and search for "commissioning"
Select TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONING, click Run and allow routine to complete

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If this routine is not run after entering Thermal Drain/Fill mode, the AC compressor operation will be blocked, Select "X" at top right of window to close once complete
Proceed with steps 2-4 for End of Charge process and follow instructions displayed on AC Machine

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Turn AC on, Temp setting LO, Panel mode on, Fresh air mode on, Blower speed set to 3, Verify Discharge pressure does not exceed 26 bar and Suction pressure is not below 1.15 bar, Turn AC OFF, allow pressures to stabilize and remove high side hose
Proceed with steps 5-6 for End of Charge process and follow instructions displayed on AC Machine

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Turn AC on, Temp setting LO, Panel mode on, Fresh air mode on, Blower speed set to 3, Turn machine valves to OPEN, Allow pressures to stabilize, Remove low side hose from vehicle, Continue with AC machine instructions and clear AC hoses
Install caps onto AC ports

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2x caps
Select "Actions/Autodiag" and search for "HVAC"
Select "TEST-SELF_VCRIGHT_X_HVAC-PERFORMANCE", click "Run", and allow routine to complete

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Select "X" at top right of window to close once complete
Remove HSD cable from Ethernet port to disconnect Toolbox 3.0 from vehicle
Move LH front seat forward
Install LH rear exterior hardware to center console

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1x bolt, 10mm, 7 Nm
Move RH front seat forward
Install RH rear exterior hardware to center console

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1x bolt, 10mm, 7 Nm
Install console lower rear panel

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5x clips
Install fresh intake duct

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1x bolt, 10mm bolt, 4 Nm, 2x clips, 1x pin, Set clips on bulkhead studs, Secure to thermal bar
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
Move RH front seat to original position
Move LH front seat to original position
Raise all windows
Close all four doors

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Unlatch rear doors before closing

Model Y Service Manual

HVAC Assembly (Remove and Replace)

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