17/06/2024 09:47:23
HVAC Assembly (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 18101002 3.48 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
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Set up AC machine
NoteTouch time only
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Open all four doors
NoteLatch rear doors to prevent accidental closing when power is down
- Lower all windows
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Turn HVAC on, Turn AC OFF and set the
Blower Speed to 10. Set the Temperature to HI and run for 10 minutes
NoteThis will clear most of the oil out of the cabin condenser
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Turn off the HVAC and let it sit for 1
minute
NoteMake sure both compressor and blower are off, this allows refrigerant inside cabin condenser to return to the accumulator
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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
NoteThis step will clear most of the oil out of the evaporator
- Turn Off the AC and Blower motor
- Move LH front seat forward
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Raise LH front seat cushion to maximum
height
NoteAdjust seat back if needed to avoid contacting headliner
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Remove console lower rear panel
Note5x clips
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Remove LH rear exterior hardware from
center console
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 7 Nm
- Move LH front seat backward
- Move RH front seat forward
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Raise RH front seat cushion to
maximum height
NoteAdjust seat back if needed to avoid contacting headliner
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Remove RH rear exterior hardware from
center console
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 7 Nm
- Move RH front seat backward
- Open hood
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Remove rear apron
Note14x clips
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Remove access panel
Note3x clips, 1x connector
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Remove fasteners securing the frunk
assembly
Note5x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Newer vehicles may be equipped with 1x push clip securing frunk to reservoir neck
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Remove frunk assembly from
vehicle
Note6x clips, Replace any clips if broken or missing
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Connect to vehicle using Toolbox
3.0
NoteVehicle 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"
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Select "Thermal Fluid Fill/Drain",
click Run and allow routine to complete
NoteSelect "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
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Power off vehicle from center
display
NoteVia Controls > Safety & Security > Vehicle Power > Power Off
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Disconnect 12V negative terminal and
first responders loop
Note1x 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
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Remove caps from low side and high
side AC ports
Note2x caps
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Connect hoses to vehicle and perform
AC recovery
NoteTouch 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.
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Remove fresh intake duct
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, 2x clips, 1x pin, Remove bolt, Gently pry pin out from thermal beam, then remove from bulkhead studs
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Remove LH IP end cap
Note3x clips
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Remove LH mid A-pillar assembly
Note1x clip, 1x tab, Release the upper clip then pull mid A-pillar upward to remove
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Remove LH upper A-pillar trim
Note3x 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
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Remove clip securing LH lower A-pillar
trim
Note1x push clip
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Remove LH lower A-pillar trim
Note6x clips, 2 guide tabs, Pull rear of lower A-pillar upward to release clip then pull rearward to release trim panel
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Remove LH front floormat
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Remove LH console side panel
carpet
Note11x 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
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Remove LH front exterior hardware from
center console
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Remove screw and clips securing LH
footwell cover
Note2x push clips, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm
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Remove connectors from LH footwell
cover and remove from vehicle
Note3x tabs, 1x Ethernet connector, 1x puddle light connector
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Remove fasteners securing driver knee
air bag to vehicle
Note2x 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
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Disconnect the driver knee air bag and
remove from vehicle
Note1x connector, Release locking tab
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Remove the LH footwell duct from HVAC
module
NotePull LH footwell duct towards LH side of vehicle to remove
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Remove clip securing LH front cabin
carpet to body
Note1x clip
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Remove RH IP end cap
Note3x clips
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Remove RH mid A-pillar assembly
Note1x clip, 1x tab, Release the upper clip then pull mid A-pillar upward to remove
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Remove RH upper A-pillar trim
Note3x 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
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Remove clip securing RH lower A-pillar
trim
Note1x push clip
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Remove RH lower A-pillar trim
Note6x clips, 2 guide tabs, Pull rear of lower A-pillar upward to release clip then pull rearward to release trim panel
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Remove RH front floormat
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Remove RH console side panel
carpet
Note12x 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
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Remove RH front exterior hardware from
center console
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Disconnect USB harness at right front
of center console
Note1x USB connector
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Disconnect harness from rear of center
console
Note1x connector
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Remove center console from
vehicle
NoteVerify rotating lids are in closed position, Recommend assistance, Tilt rear of console upward, Pull assembly towards rear of vehicle
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Remove clips securing RH footwell
assembly
Note4x push clips
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Disconnect RH footwell assembly
connectors and remove from vehicle
Note2x connectors
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Remove fasteners securing passenger
knee air bag to vehicle
Note2x 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
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Remove the passenger knee air bag from
vehicle
Note1x connector, Release locking tab
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Remove clip securing RH front cabin
carpet to body
Note1x clip
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Release spring clip securing driver
air bag assembly to steering wheel and pull driver air bag assembly away from steering
wheel
Note1x spring clip, 3x datums, Press spring simultaneously from two access holes to release, Access holes located at 4 and 7 o'clock position
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Disconnect driver air bag connector
and remove driver air bag assembly
Note1x connector, 2x tabs
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Disconnect steering wheel
connector
Note1x connector, 2x tabs
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Remove bolt securing steering wheel to
steering column
Note1x patch bolt, 10mm hex, 80 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove steering wheel from steering
column
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Pull upward to release steering column
upper shroud from lower shroud
Note4x clips
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Remove upper screws securing lower
shroud to steering column
Note2x screws, T20, 1.5 Nm
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Remove lower screw securing lower
shroud to steering column
Note1x screw, T20, 1.5 Nm
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Remove lower shroud from steering
column
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Disconnect steering column control
module assembly connector
Note1x 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
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Remove bolt securing SCCM to steering
column
Note1x bolt, 5mm allen, 9 Nm
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Remove SCCM from steering column
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Release IP service panel from IP and
disconnect temperature sensor connector
Note4x clips, 4x tabs, 1x connector
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Remove bolts securing center display
to IP carrier
Note2x patch bolts, 10mm, 16 Nm, Discard after removal, Slide towards rear of vehicle to remove
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Remove bolts securing housing neck to
center display and slide away from display
Note2x bolts, T30, 3 Nm
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Remove retaining clip from display
connector
Note1x clip
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Disconnect harness connector from
center display
Note1x connector
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Remove center display from
vehicle
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Remove center display neck housing
from vehicle
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Remove LH air wave bezel cap from main
decor assembly
Note2x clips
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Remove RH air wave bezel cap from main
decor assembly
Note2x clips
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Remove main decor assembly
Note15x clips, 1x center clip, Replace securing clips as needed
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Remove screws securing glove box
assembly to IP carrier
Note6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Disconnect glove box assembly
connectors
Note3x connectors
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Remove the glove box from IP
carrier
Note3x clips
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Remove the passenger footwell air
duct
Note1x push clip
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Remove the RH IP air wave duct
Note2x push clips
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Remove screws securing LH side of IP
brow finisher
Note4x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Remove screws securing RH side of IP
brow finisher
Note4x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Remove IP brow finisher from
vehicle
Note16x clips, Need to lift top pad up slightly to insert trim tool and release clips, Then slide IP brow finisher towards rear of vehicle
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Pull RH side of RH air duct out and
release from IP
Note1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Disconnect harness connector from RH
air duct and remove duct
Note1x connector
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Pull LH side of LH air duct out and
release from IP
Note1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Disconnect harness connector from LH
air duct and remove duct
Note1x connector
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Release clips securing defroster
grill
Note8x clips, Replace any damaged clips
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Pivot rear edge of defroster grill up
and release tabs from IP
Note6x tabs
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Remove screws securing LH speaker to
IP and remove speaker
Note3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
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Remove screws securing center speaker
to IP and remove speaker
Note3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
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Remove screws securing center tweeter
to IP and remove speaker
Note2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
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Remove screws securing RH speaker to
IP and remove speaker
Note3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
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Disconnect connectors for passenger
air bag assembly
Note3x connectors, 2x connectors for regions other than North America
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Remove bolts securing passenger air
bag assembly to cross car beam
Note4x bolts, E10 patch bolts, 8 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove screws securing LH side of IP
carrier to cross car beam near passenger air bag
Note2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Remove screws securing IP carrier to
cross car beam on lower LH side
Note2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Remove screw securing IP carrier to
cross car beam on upper LH side
Note1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Remove screws securing IP carrier to
cross car beam at lower center
Note2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Remove screws securing IP carrier to
cross car beam at upper center
Note2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Remove screw securing IP carrier to
cross car beam on upper RH side
Note1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Remove IP carrier from cross car
beam
NoteRecommend assistance, Be cautious to clear the harness clipped at top center of HVAC assembly, This will also ease removal
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Remove screws securing the drivers air
duct to cross car beam
Note2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Remove drivers air duct from the HVAC
assembly
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Partially remove LH cabin carpet
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Disconnect the dash connector from the
left body controller
Note1x connector, Release locking tab and gently pull down to release connector
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Disconnect the HVAC connector from the
left body controller
Note1x connector
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Disconnect connector from the electric
steering column
Note1x connector
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Release the IP harness clip located on
the blower motor assembly
Note1x harness clip
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Disconnect connector on the blower
motor assembly
Note1x connector
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Remove center console support
bracket
Note1x clip, 4x tabs, Once tabs are free from riser carefully slide towards front of vehicle
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Release the clip located next to the
RCM
Note1x harness clip
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Disconnect connector located on RCM
Note1x connector, Push down on locking tab and release connector
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Release the IP harness clip located
next to the RCM
Note1x harness clip, Release inner tabs on clip then lift from body
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Release the IP harness clip from the
body of the vehicle by RH cross car beam bracket
Note1x harness clip
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Release the IP harness clip from the
cross car beam
Note1x harness clip
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Release the IP harness clip next to
the RH lower duct thermistor
Note1x harness clip
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Release the IP harness clip next to
the RH upper mode actuator
Note1x harness clip
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Release HVAC harness from the IP
harness holding mount on RH side of the IP harness.
Note2x 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
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Disconnect connectors from car
computer
Note2x connectors
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Partially remove RH carpet
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Disconnect dash harness connector from
right body controller
Note1x connector
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Release clip from RH side of cross car
beam
Note1x harness clip
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Release clip from body of vehicle on
RH lower A-pillar
Note1x harness clip
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Release headliner harness clip from
body of vehicle located on LH upper A-pillar
Note1x harness clip
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Release headliner harness clips
located on LH lower A-pillar
Note2x clips
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Disconnect headliner harness connector
located on LH lower A-pillar
Note1x connector
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Remove LH touchscreen bracket
Note2x bolts, T30, 12 Nm
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Remove RH touchscreen bracket
Note2x bolts, T30, 12 Nm
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Remove bleeder duct adapter from HVAC
assembly
Note4x clips
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Remove nuts securing upper steering
column to cross car beam
Note2x nuts, 13mm, 15 Nm
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Remove nuts securing lower steering
column to cross car beam and carefully lower steering column
Note2x nuts, 13mm, 15 Nm
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Remove clip securing the carpet to LH
cross car beam bracket
Note1x clip
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Remove the bolt that secures the LH
cross car beam bracket to the cross car beam
Note1x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Remove nut securing the LH cross car
beam bracket to the body and remove LH cross car beam bracket
Note1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm, Slightly pull LH carpet towards LH side of vehicle, Take note of direction of cross car beam bracket during removal
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Remove clip securing the carpet to RH
cross car beam bracket
Note1x clip
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Remove bolt securing RH cross car beam
bracket to cross car beam
Note1x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Remove nut securing the RH cross car
beam bracket to body and remove the RH cross car beam bracket
Note1x 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
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Remove bolts securing cross car beam
to the HVAC assembly
Note4x bolts, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
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Remove bolt securing the cross car
beam to HVAC assembly on upper LH side of HVAC assembly
Note1x bolt. 10mm, 5.5 Nm
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Remove bolt that secures the cross car
beam to the upper cowl
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Remove bolts securing cross car beam
to LH side of body
Note2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm
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Remove bolts securing cross car beam
to RH side of body
Note2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm
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Remove bolts securing cross car beam
to LH side of bulkhead
Note2x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Remove the cross car beam from the
vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance
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Disconnect HVAC connector from right
vehicle controller
Note1x connector
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Remove floor duct from stud located
in-between LH and RH seat
Note1x stud
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Remove floor duct from HVAC assembly
and position out of the way
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Remove AC manifold to HVAC line from
HVAC assembly
Note2x bolts, 13mm, 22 Nm
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Remove bolt securing HVAC assembly to
RH side of bulkhead
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
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Remove nut securing HVAC assembly to
body located on RH side of HVAC assembly
Note1x 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
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Remove HVAC assembly from
vehicle
NoteRemove HVAC assembly towards rear of vehicle, Rotate counter clockwise and remove out of passenger front door, Recommend assistance
Install
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Install HVAC assembly into vehicle and
position HVAC assembly onto stud
NoteInstall front of HVAC assembly through passenger front door, Rotate counter clockwise and install towards front of vehicle
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Install nut securing HVAC assembly to
body
Note1x nut, 10mm, 5.5 Nm, Slightly move RH carpet and foam towards RH side of vehicle
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Install bolt securing HVAC assembly to
RH side of bulkhead
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
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Install floor duct to HVAC
assembly
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Install floor duct onto stud located
in-between LH and RH seat
Note1x stud
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Connect HVAC connector to right
vehicle controller
Note1x connector
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Install AC manifold to HVAC line to
HVAC assembly
Note2x bolts, 13 mm, 22 Nm
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Perform AC vacuum
NoteTouch time only, 2 minute leak test, 15 minute vacuum
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Install the cross car beam into the
vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance
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Loosely install bolts securing cross
car beam to RH side of body
Note2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm, Torque at later step
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Loosely install bolts securing cross
car beam to LH side of body
Note2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm, Torque at later step
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Loosely install bolt securing cross
car beam to upper cowl
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Loosely install bolt securing cross
car beam to the HVAC assembly on upper LH side of HVAC assembly
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
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Loosely install bolts securing the
cross car beam to HVAC assembly in front of the HVAC assembly
Note4x bolts, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
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Install RH cross car beam bracket and
loosely install nut that secures the RH cross car beam bracket to body
Note1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Loosely install bolt securing RH cross
car beam bracket to the cross car beam
Note1x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Install LH cross car beam bracket and
loosely install nut that secures LH cross beam bracket to body
Note1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Loosely install bolt to secure LH
cross car beam bracket to cross car beam
Note1x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Install bolts securing cross car beam
to LH side of bulkhead
Note2x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Torque the bolt that secures the LH
cross car beam bracket to the cross car beam
Note1x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Torque nut securing LH cross car beam
bracket to body
Note1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Install clip that secures the carpet
to LH cross car beam bracket
Note1x clip
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Torque bolt securing the RH cross car
beam bracket to cross car beam
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Torque nut securing RH cross car beam
bracket to body
Note1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Install clip securing the carpet to RH
cross car beam bracket
Note1x clip
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Torque the bolts securing the cross
car beam to the HVAC assembly
Note4x bolts, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
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Torque the bolt that secures the cross
car beam to the HVAC assembly
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
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Torque the bolt that secures the cross
car beam to the upper cowl
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Torque bolts securing cross car beam
to LH side of body
Note2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm
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Torque bolts securing cross car beam
to RH side of body
Note2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm
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Install the nuts securing the lower
steering column to the cross car beam
Note2x nuts, 13mm, 15 Nm
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Install nuts securing upper steering
column to cross car beam
Note2x nuts, 13mm, 15 Nm
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Install the bleeder duct adapter to
the HVAC assembly
Note4x clips
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Install RH touchscreen bracket
Note2x bolts, T30, 12 Nm
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Install LH touchscreen bracket
Note2x bolts, T30, 12 Nm
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Install the headliner harness clip
located on the LH upper A pillar
Note1x clip
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Install headliner harness clips to LH
lower A-Pillar
Note2x clips
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Install headliner harness connector on
LH lower A-Pillar
Note1x connector
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Install clip located on the RH lower
A-pillar
Note1x clip
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Install the clip located on the RH
side of cross car beam
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Install dash harness connector to
right body controller
Note1x connector
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Position RH carpet back to the
original position
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Install connectors to the car
computer
Note2x connectors
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Install HVAC harness to the IP harness
holding mount on RH side of the IP harness
Note2x 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
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Install IP harness clip to HVAC
assembly next to the RH upper mode actuator
Note1x clip
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Install IP harness clip to HVAC
assembly next to the RH lower duct thermistor
Note1x clip
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Install the IP harness clip to the
cross car beam
Note1x clip
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Install IP harness clip to the body of
the vehicle next to RH cross car beam bracket
Note1x clip
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Install center console support
bracket
Note1x clip, 4x tabs, Slide towards rear of vehicle then engage tabs
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Install the IP harness clip to the
body located next to the RCM
Note1x clip
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Connect the connector located on the
RCM
Note1x connector, Fully install connector and pull release tab into locking position
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Install the clip located next to the
RCM
Note1x clip
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Connect connector to blower motor
assembly
Note1x connector
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Install the IP harness clip located on
the blower motor assembly
Note1x clip
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Connect the connector to the electric
steering column
Note1x connector
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Connect the HVAC connector to the left
body controller
Note1x connector
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Connect the dash connector to the left
body controller
Note1x connector, Fully seat connector and pull release tab into locking position
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Position the LH cabin carpet back to
the original position
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Install the drivers air duct to the
HVAC assembly
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Install the screws securing the
drivers air duct to the cross car beam
Note2x sews, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Install IP carrier onto cross car
beam
NoteRecommend assistance, Be cautious to clear the harness clipped at top center of HVAC assembly, This will also ease installation
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Install screw securing IP carrier to
cross car beam on upper RH side
Note1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Install screws securing IP carrier to
cross car beam at upper center
Note2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Install screws securing IP carrier to
cross car beam at lower center
Note2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Install screw securing IP carrier to
cross car beam on upper LH side
Note1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Install screws securing IP carrier to
cross car beam on lower LH side
Note2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Install screws securing RH side of IP
carrier to cross car beam near passenger air bag
Note2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Install passenger air bag into IP
carrier and secure bolts
Note4x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Install new patch bolts
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Install connectors for passenger air
bag
Note3x connectors, 2x connectors for regions other than North America
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Install RH speaker to IP carrier
Note3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
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Install center tweeter to IP
carrier
Note2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
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Install center speaker to IP
Note3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
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Install LH speaker to IP carrier
Note3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
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Position defroster grill and lower
tabs into position on IP
Note6x tabs
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Secure clips securing defroster
grill
Note8x clips
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Position LH air duct into IP and
connect harness connector
Note1x connector
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Install LH air duct into IP
Note1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Position RH air duct into IP and
connect harness connector
Note1x connector
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Install RH side of RH air duct into
IP
Note1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Install IP brow finisher into
vehicle
Note16x clips, Need to lift top pad up slightly to slide IP brow finisher into position
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Install screws securing RH side of IP
brow finisher
Note4x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Install screws securing LH side of IP
brow finisher
Note4x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Install the RH IP air wave duct
Note2x push clips
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Install the passenger footwell air
duct
Note1x push clip
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Connect glove box assembly
connectors
Note3x connectors, New puddle lamp harness routing prevent blocking movement of pawls
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Install the glove box into IP
carrier
Note3x clips
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Install screws securing glove box
assembly to IP carrier
Note6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Position center display neck housing
into vehicle
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Position center display into
vehicle
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Connect center display
Note1x connector
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Install retaining clip to center
display connector
Note1x clip
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Slide down neck housing and install
bolts securing neck housing to center display
Note2x bolts, T30, 3 Nm,
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Install center display to IP
carrier
Note2x patch bolts, 10mm, 16 Nm, Install new 10mm patch bolts, Slide towards front of vehicle
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Connect temperature sensor connector
and install IP service panel into IP
Note4x clips, 4x tabs, 1x connector
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Install SCCM onto steering
column
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Install bolt securing SCCM to steering
column
Note1x bolt, 5mm allen, 9 Nm
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Connect steering column control module
(SCCM) assembly connector
Note1x connector, Install new orange retaining clip to connector then install SCCM connector, Perform push-pull-push to make sure connector is seated properly
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Install lower shroud onto steering
column
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Install lower screw securing lower
shroud to steering column
Note1x screw, T20, 1.5 Nm
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Install upper screws securing lower
shroud to steering column
Note2x screws, T20, 1.5 Nm
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Align the clips then press downward to
install upper shroud onto lower shroud
Note4x clips
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Align the steering wheel to steering
column then position it for installation
NoteThe steering wheel and column are keyed
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Install bolt securing steering wheel
to steering column
Note1x patch bolt, 10mm hex, 80 Nm, Install new patch bolt
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Connect steering wheel connector
Note1x connector
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Connect driver air bag connector
Note1x connector, Make sure that the driver air bag harness doesn't get caught between the driver air bag and the horn mechanism
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Secure driver air bag assembly to
steering wheel and verify it is fully engaged
Note3x datums, 1x spring clip, Inspect to make sure lower horn bracket is properly secured to steering wheel before installing driver air bag
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Install main decor assembly
Note15x clips, 1x center clip
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Install RH air wave bezel cap to main
decor assembly
Note2x clips
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Install LH air wave bezel cap to main
decor assembly
Note2x clips
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Install the passenger knee air bag
into vehicle
Note1x connector, Engage locking tab, Use caution not to damage the connector/harness, Support the knee air bag while connecting the connector
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Install fasteners securing passenger
knee air bag to vehicle
Note4x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, 2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x push clip, Install new patch bolts
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Connect the RH footwell assembly
connectors
Note2x connectors
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Install clips securing RH footwell
assembly
Note4x push clips
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Install the clip securing RH front
cabin carpet to body
Note1x clip
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Install the LH footwell duct into HVAC
module
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Connect the driver knee air bag and
install into vehicle
Note1x connector, Engage locking tab, Use caution not to damage the connector/harness, Support the knee air bag while connecting the connector
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Install fasteners securing driver knee
air bag to vehicle
Note4x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Install new patch bolts, 2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 2x push clips
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Install connectors to LH footwell
cover and position for installation, securing front tabs to driver air bag
assembly
Note3x tabs, 1x Ethernet connector, 1x puddle light connector
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Install screw and clips securing LH
footwell cover
Note1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 2x push clips
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Install the clip securing LH front
cabin carpet to body
Note1x clip
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Install center console into
vehicle
NoteRecommend assistance, Tilt front of console downward, Slide assembly towards front of vehicle and tilt rear of console down into place
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Connect harness to rear of center
console
Note1x connector
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Connect harness at right front of
center console
Note1x USB connector
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Install RH front exterior hardware to
center console
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Install RH console side panel
carpet
Note12x clips, 2x locating pins, Position side panel and align the front locator, then the rear locator, Push side panel towards console to install
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Install RH front floor mat
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Install LH front exterior hardware to
center console
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Install LH console side panel
carpet
Note11x 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
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Install LH front floormat
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Install RH upper A-pillar trim
Note3x 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
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Install RH lower A-pillar trim
Note1x 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
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Install clip securing RH lower
A-pillar trim
Note1x clip
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Install RH mid A-pillar assembly
Note1x 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
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Install RH IP end cap
Note3x clips
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Install LH upper A-pillar trim
Note3x 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
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Install LH lower A-pillar trim
Note1x 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
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Install clip securing LH lower
A-pillar trim
Note1x push clip
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Install LH mid A-pillar assembly
Note1x clip, 1x tab, Align the bottom tab then push the top clip to fully seat mid A-pillar, Pull seal over trim
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Install LH IP end cap
Note3x clips
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Remove low side AC hose from AC
manifold to HVAC assembly
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Use oil injector to add measured
amount of oil back to the system
NoteUse 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.
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Install low side AC hose to AC
manifold to HVAC assembly
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Perform AC refrigerant refill
NoteRecharge 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
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Perform step 1 for End of Charge
process
NoteClose high and low machine valves, Press next to continue
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Connect first responder loop and 12V
negative terminal
Note1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x connector, Connect FRL first before connecting 12V to avoid damage to car computer
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Connect to vehicle using Toolbox
3.0
NoteVehicle 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"
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Select TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-COMMISSIONINGSearch for routine in ToolboxThermal / Refrigerant System - Run Heat Pump Commissioninghv / Front Drive Inverter Replacement - Heatpump commissioning, click Run and allow routine to
complete
NoteIf 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
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Proceed with steps 2-4 for End of
Charge process and follow instructions displayed on AC Machine
NoteTurn 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
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Proceed with steps 5-6 for End of
Charge process and follow instructions displayed on AC Machine
NoteTurn 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
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Install caps onto AC ports
Note2x caps
- Select "Actions/Autodiag" and search for "HVAC"
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Select "TEST-SELF_VCRIGHT_X_HVAC-PERFORMANCESearch for routine in ToolboxThermal / Actions - Test HVAC PerformanceThermal / Actions - Test HVAC Performance", click "Run", and allow routine to
complete
NoteSelect "X" at top right of window to close once complete
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Remove HSD cable from Ethernet port to
disconnect Toolbox 3.0 from vehicle
- Move LH front seat forward
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Install LH rear exterior hardware to
center console
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 7 Nm
- Move RH front seat forward
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Install RH rear exterior hardware to
center console
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Install console lower rear panel
Note5x clips
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Install fresh intake duct
Note1x bolt, 10mm bolt, 4 Nm, 2x clips, 1x pin, Set clips on bulkhead studs, Secure to thermal bar
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Install frunk assembly into
vehicle
Note6x clips, Replace any clips if broken or missing
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Install fasteners securing the frunk
assembly
Note5x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Newer vehicles may be equipped with 1x push clip securing frunk to washer bottle neck
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Install access panel
Note3x clips, 1x connector
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Install rear apron
Note14x 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
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Close all four doors
NoteUnlatch rear doors before closing