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Remove And Replace

  1. Open LH front door
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  2. Open hood
    NOTE: Using MCU touchscreen > Controls > Frunk Trunk
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  3. Remove RH underhood apron
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  4. Remove LH underhood apron
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  5. Remove rear underhood apron
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  6. Release the front part of the frunk carpet to gain access and disconnect the frunk light and release switch
    NOTE: 2x connectors
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  7. Remove nuts and bolts securing underhood storage unit
    NOTE: 2x nuts, 8 mm, 4 N.m, 2x bolts, 13 mm, 8 N.m
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  8. Push wiring harness grommet through underhood storage unit and remove
    NOTE: 1x rubber grommet
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  9. Unclip coolant hose from RH subframe brace
    NOTE: 1 fir tree clip
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  10. Remove the upper fastener from the RH subframe brace
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 13 mm, 26 N.m
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  11. Raise and support vehicle
    NOTE: Set air suspension to "Jack Mode" if equipped
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  12. Remove lug nut covers from RH front wheel
    NOTE: 5x covers
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  13. Loosen RH front wheel
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 N.m
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  14. Raise vehicle partially and lower onto locks
    NOTE: Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
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  15. Remove RH front wheel
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 N.m
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  16. Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks
    NOTE: Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
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  17. Remove clips securing front aero shield to vehicle
    NOTE: 14x push clips
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  18. Remove bolts securing front aero shield to vehicle
    NOTE: 6x bolts, 10 mm, 3 N.m, 2x bolts, T40, 4 N.m
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  19. Remove front aero shield from vehicle
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  20. Loosen the RH tie rod end jam nut
    NOTE: 1x nut, 27 mm, 70 N.m
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  21. Remove the lower fastener from the RH subframe brace and remove brace from vehicle
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 13 mm, 26 N.m
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  22. Lower vehicle partially and set lift onto locks
    NOTE: Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
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  23. Remove the nut that secures the tie rod end to the RH knuckle
    NOTE: 1x nut, 21 mm, 103 N.m, Prevent ball joint damage from spinning by holding the ball joint pin with counter force to the nut, Discard after removal
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  24. Loosen RH outer tie rod and remove from steering rack
    NOTE: Count the number of turns and remember for install, If needed you can use a paint pen to mark the location of the outer tie rod relative to the steering rack threads
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  25. Remove RH jam nut from inner tie rod
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  26. Remove RH inner tie rod outer bellows clamp
    NOTE: Note clamp orientation for installation
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  27. Remove RH inner tie rod inner bellows clamp
    NOTE: Use the flat head screwdriver to pop the clamp off the retaining tab
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  28. Remove the RH inner tie rod bellows
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  29. Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks
    NOTE: Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
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  30. Inspect RH steering gear output shaft
    NOTE: The grease on the steering gear rack bar shall not contain dirt. If there is dirt in the grease, there is a risk that the ball nut bearing assembly is damaged already. Discontinue this procedure and replace the rack.
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  31. Install the inner band clip on the RH tie rod bellows
    NOTE: Do not clamp at this time
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  32. Use Renolit JP 1619 to grease the bellows before installation
    NOTE: Renolit JP 1619 is supplied with the tie rod kit
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  33. Install the bellows on to the RH inner tie rod
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  34. Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground
    NOTE: Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
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  35. Secure the RH inner tie rod band clip by clamping the clip ear
    NOTE: The tie rod band clip can be secured from the frunk area. If required, rotate the band to properly access the ear clip
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  36. Loosely install subframe RH subframe brace with upper bolt
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 13 mm, 26 N.m, Do not torque the fastener at this time
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  37. Raise vehicle fully and lower onto locks
    NOTE: Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side, Ensure the vehicle is stable by rocking the vehicle on the lift immediately after the tires have left the ground, Always lower the lift arms onto the locks after raising the vehicle
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  38. Install subframe RH subframe brace lower mounting bolt
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 13 mm, 26 N.m
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  39. Install front aero shield onto vehicle
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  40. Install bolts securing front aero shield to vehicle
    NOTE: 6x bolts, 10 mm, 3 N.m, 2x bolts, T40, 4 N.m
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  41. Install clips securing front aero shield to vehicle
    NOTE: 14x push clips
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  42. Lower vehicle partially and set lift onto locks
    NOTE: Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
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  43. Install outer hose clip on RH inner tie rod bellows
    NOTE: Install in original orientation
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  44. Install RH jam nut onto inner tie rod
    NOTE: 1x nut
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  45. Install RH tie rod end and snug the jam nut
    NOTE: Remember how many turns to put back on
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  46. Install nut securing RH front tie rod end to RH front knuckle
    NOTE: 1x nyloc nut, 21 mm, 103 N.m, Install new nut
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  47. Torque RH tie rod end jam nut
    NOTE: 1x nut, 70 N.m, Set Tohnichi torque wrench to 80 N.m with adapter
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  48. Install RH front wheel
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 N.m, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool
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  49. Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground
    NOTE: Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
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  50. Torque RH front wheel
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 N.m
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  51. Install RH front lug nut covers
    NOTE: 5x covers
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  52. Tighten RH upper subframe brace fastener
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 13 mm, 26 N.m
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  53. Clip coolant hose to RH subframe brace
    NOTE: 1x fir tree clip
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  54. Push wiring harness through underhood storage unit and seat grommet
    NOTE: 1x rubber grommet
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  55. Install underhood storage unit
    NOTE: Secure hood release cable around RH side, Make sure hood release and light connectors are accessible
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  56. Install bolts securing underhood storage unit
    NOTE: 2x nuts, 8 mm, 4 N.m, 2x bolts, 13 mm, 8 N.m
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  57. Connect light and release switch connectors and install underhood storage carpet
    NOTE: 2x connectors, Secure edges of carpet underneath underhood storage unit seal
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  58. Install LH underhood apron
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  59. Install RH underhood apron
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  60. Install underhood apron
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  61. Close hood
    NOTE: Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
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  62. Remove vehicle from lift
    NOTE: Lower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode"
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  63. Close the LH front door.
  64. Refer to the Alignment Requirement tables to determine whether an EPAS alignment check (EC) or four wheel alignment check (AC) is necessary. If performed, add the alignment check/adjust as a separate activity. See Alignment Requirement - Suspension .
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