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Touchscreen - Remove and Replace: Install

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  1. Position the center display housing onto the vehicle, and then insert the touchscreen electrical connector through the rear of the housing.
  2. Position the touchscreen onto the center display housing, and then connect the touchscreen electrical connector to the touchscreen.
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  3. Install the screws that attach the center display housing to the touchscreen.

    3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T30 socket
    • 1/4 in std ratchet
    • 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
    • 2 in extension
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  4. Position the touchscreen on the instrument panel, slide it toward the front of the vehicle, and then install new bolts that attach the touchscreen to the instrument panel.

    16 N.m (11.8 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
    • 1/4 in std ratchet
    • 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
    • 4 in extension
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  5. Connect the temperature sensor to the service panel.
    NOTE: The connector orientation is facing towards the LH side of the vehicle.
  6. Install the clips and tabs that attach the service panel to the instrument panel.
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  7. Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
  8. Install the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  9. Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See SEAT CUSHION - LOWER - 2ND ROW (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  10. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
  11. In Toolbox, type "Display" in the search field.
    NOTE: Make sure "Actions" is selected, if not already.
  12. Click the Play  button next to "PING-BASH-DISPLAY", and then select Run  .
  13. In Toolbox, type "GATEWAY" in the search field.
  14. Click the Play  button next to "PROC-ICE-X-GATEWAY-REBOOT", and then select Run  .
    NOTE: This will reboot the gateway.