- Position the new steering gear assembly onto front subframe for installation
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- Loosely install the rear right bolt securing the steering gear assembly to front subframe
NOTE:
1x bolt, 18mm, 75 Nm
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- Loosely install the rear left bolt securing the steering gear assembly to front subframe
NOTE:
1x bolt, 18mm, 75 Nm
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- Install and torque the front right bolt securing the steering gear assembly to front subframe
NOTE:
1x bolt, 15mm, 47 Nm (older version: 13mm, 27 Nm)
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- Install and torque the front left bolt securing the steering gear assembly to front subframe
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1x bolt, 15mm, 47 Nm (older version: 13mm, 27 Nm)
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- Torque inner bolts securing the steering gear assembly to front subframe
NOTE:
2x bolts, 18mm, 75 Nm
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- Position lifting tool and subframe under vehicle for installation
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- Connect air supply to subframe lifting tool
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- Raise support tool until the front subframe and body meet
NOTE:
Recommend assistance, Guide the motor mount bushings into the motor mount isolators as the lift is being raised into position, Make sure to line up the rear locating pins on the subframe
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- Loosely install the RH larger bolt securing rear portion of the front subframe to body
NOTE:
1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm, Install new bolt
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- Loosely install the LH larger bolt securing rear portion of the front subframe to body
NOTE:
1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm, Install new bolt
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- Loosely install the LH smaller bolt securing rear portion of the front subframe to body
NOTE:
1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Install new bolt
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- Loosely install the RH smaller bolt securing rear portion of the front subframe to body
NOTE:
1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Install new bolt
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- Loosely install RH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body
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1x bolt, 18mm, 72 Nm, Install new bolt, Adjust subframe lifting tool if necessary
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- Loosely install LH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body
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1x bolt, 18mm, 72 Nm, Install new bolt, Adjust subframe lifting tool if necessary
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- Loosely install bolt securing the LH mid mount to body
NOTE:
1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Install new bolt
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- Loosely install bolt securing the RH mid mount to body
NOTE:
1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Install new bolt
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- Loosely install the bolts securing front end carrier to RH front subframe crash can assembly
NOTE:
2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
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- Loosely install the bolts securing front end carrier to LH front subframe crash can assembly
NOTE:
2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
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- Torque the LH larger bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
NOTE:
1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm
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- Torque the RH larger bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
NOTE:
1x bolt, 21mm, 125 Nm
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- Torque the RH smaller bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
NOTE:
1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm
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- Torque the LH smaller bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
NOTE:
1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm
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- Torque the LH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body
NOTE:
1x bolt, 18mm, 72 Nm
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- Torque the RH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body
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1x bolt, 18mm, 72 Nm
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- Torque the bolt securing the LH mid mount to body
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1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm
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- Torque the bolt securing the RH mid mount to body
NOTE:
1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm
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- Torque the bolts securing front end carrier to RH front subframe crash can assembly
NOTE:
2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
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- Torque the bolts securing front end carrier to LH front subframe crash can assembly
NOTE:
2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
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- Install bolt securing the RH motor mount to the RH motor mount bracket
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1x bolt, E18, 105 Nm, May need to lift rear of the motor to line up the bolt holes
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- Install bolt securing the LH motor mount to the LH motor mount bracket
NOTE:
1x bolt, E18, 105 Nm, May need to lift rear of the motor to line up the bolt holes
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- Lower the subframe lifting tool from the vehicle
NOTE:
Unlatch the subframe lifting tool from front subframe
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- Disconnect air supply from subframe lifting tool
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- Remove the subframe lifting tool from under vehicle
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- Apply Molykote M-77 to outboard side of halfshaft
NOTE:
Clean if necessary, Apply no more than 1 gram to halfshaft
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- Loosely install nut securing RH front halfshaft into RH front hub assembly
NOTE:
1x nut, 1x nut, 32mm, 245 Nm, Torque at later step, Install new halfshaft nut and washer
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- Apply Molykote M-77 to outboard side of halfshaft
NOTE:
Clean if necessary, Apply no more than 1 gram to halfshaft
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- Loosely install nut securing LH front halfshaft to LH front hub assembly
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1x nut, 1x nut, 32mm, 245 Nm, Torque at later step, Install new halfshaft nut and washer
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- Loosely install bolts securing RH front lower lateral link to front subframe
NOTE:
2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm, Recommend assistance if necessary, Use punch tool to align the fasteners
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- Install the RH front lower comp link to front subframe
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- Install bolt and nut securing RH front lower comp link to front subframe
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1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 115 Nm, Recommend assistance if necessary
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- Install the RH front lower lateral link and loosely install bolt and nut securing RH strut to lower control arm
NOTE:
1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 106 Nm
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- Torque bolts securing RH front lower lateral link to front subframe
NOTE:
2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm
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- Loosely install bolts securing LH front lower lateral link to front subframe
NOTE:
2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm, Recommend assistance if necessary, Use punch tool to align the fasteners
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- Install LH front lower comp link to front subframe
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- Install bolt and nut securing LH front lower comp link to front subframe
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1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 115 Nm, Recommend assistance if necessary
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- Install LH front lower lateral link and loosely install bolt and nut securing LH strut to lower lateral link
NOTE:
1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 106 Nm
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- Torque bolts securing LH front lower lateral link to front subframe
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2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm
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- Install FDU ground strap and bolt to HV battery
NOTE:
1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
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- Install FDU ground strap harness clip to FDU
NOTE:
1x clip
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- Install bolt securing FDU ground strap to FDU
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1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm
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- Install FDU HV harness connector to FDU
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1x connector, Ensure the connector is installed far enough on the FDU manifold so the manifold alignment tooth is making contact with the connector lever
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- Connect the FDU HV harness connector and lock the release lever
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1x clip, Apply slight pressure to the connector as the lever is rotated into position, Move the lever to the closed position slowly and ensure the lever teeth and manifold teeth are properly meshed, There should be a very small gap between the manifold and the connector when fully seated
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- Install bolt securing FDU HV harness to FDU
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1x bolt, EP10, 10 Nm
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- Position coolant drain container underneath RH front of HV battery
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- Remove plugs and connect FDU coolant inlet hose at the RH side of vehicle
NOTE:
1x spring clip
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- Install the hose retaining clip for the RH side coolant hose
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1x clip
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- Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle
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- Lower vehicle partially and set 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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- Position the RH front stabar link assembly to front stabar
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May be necessary to pull down on the sway bar to allow the end link to engage
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- Install nut securing front stabar to RH front stabar link assembly
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1x nyloc nut, 18mm, 98 Nm, Install new nyloc nut, Counter hold ball joint with T40, Mark with paint pen
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- Connector horn connectors
NOTE:
2x connectors
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- Position LH front stabar link assembly to front stabar
NOTE:
May be necessary to pull down on the sway bar to allow the end link to engage
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- Install nut securing front stabar link to LH front stabar
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1x nyloc nut, 18mm, 98 Nm, Install new nyloc nut, Counter hold ball joint with T40, Mark with paint pen
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- Position LH front tie rod end to LH front knuckle
NOTE:
Disperse pressure of steering gear to LH side
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- Install nut securing the LH tie rod end to LH front knuckle
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1x nyloc nut, 22mm, 180 Nm, Install new nyloc nut
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- Position RH front tie rod end to RH front knuckle
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- Install nut securing RH front tie rod end to RH front knuckle
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1x nyloc nut, 22mm, 180 Nm, Install new nyloc nut
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- Install front fascia onto vehicle and secure front clips and both front corners
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8x clips, Recommend assistance, Use caution not to damage headlamp or fender during installation
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- Connect 12V harness for front fascia
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1x connector, Engage the locking tab
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- Install rear bolt and tighten all three bolts securing RH front corner of front fascia to fender
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1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, Most forward bolts, Align fascia to fender before tightening
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- Install rear bolt and tighten all three bolts securing LH front corner of front fascia to fender
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1x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, Most forward bolts, Align fascia to fender before tightening
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- Position the RH front wheel liner to body for installation
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- Install the push clips for the RH front wheel liner
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16x push clips, The number of clips on newer vehicles may vary
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- Install RH front wheel
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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool, Torque at later step
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- Position LH front wheel liner to vehicle for installation
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- Install the push clips for the LH front wheel liner
NOTE:
16x push clips, The number of clips on newer vehicles may vary
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- Install LH front wheel
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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool
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- 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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- Position the front aero shield to vehicle and install nuts
NOTE:
2x nuts, 15mm, 5 Nm
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- Apply Loctite 222 onto front aero shield bolts and install outer fasteners to front aero shield
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9x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
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- Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground
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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
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- Install fasteners holding upper portion of front fascia to vehicle
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6x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
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- Connect the logic connectors at the steering gear area
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2x connectors, Engage locking tabs
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- Connect the steering gear assembly connectors
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2x connectors, Engage locking tabs
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- Connect the FDU logic connector at the LH frame rail
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1x connector, Engage locking tab
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- Remove plugs and connect coolant hose to heat exchanger
NOTE:
1x spring clip
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- Connect the coolant hose for the FDU heat exchanger to the superbottle
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1x spring clip
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- Remove logic cap and connect the HVC logic connector
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1x connector, 1x cap, Align connector then pull the handle to locking position get connector fully seated
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- Install 12V cap to penthouse
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1x cap
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- Connect 12V negative terminal
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1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm
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- Type "https://garage.vn.teslamotors.com/_x000A_vehicles" in search field and enter your credentials
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- Enter the VIN and select the "Firmware" tab
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- Select Part Replacement Deploy tab and select Reinstall
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If new FW package is required, select Deploy tab and click on OTA icon, If there are no firmware packages available there may already be a package staged on the vehicle, If this is the case, skip to step for selecting the clock on the center display
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- Select "Jobs" tab and confirm firmware is downloading
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- Select the clock on the center display, or go to the Software tab, then select install now to start firmware update
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Tap center display next to software update window until clock runs down to 0, After displayed installation time check the center display and ensure the firmware package was successfully installed
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- Once firmware redeploy is complete, Verify release notes are present on center display
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If the redeploy fails you may receive an error message on UI
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- Slide the intermediate shaft assembly downward to install it to the steering gear assembly
NOTE:
Ensure the intermediate shaft is aligned and fully seated, Recommend assistance if necessary to align the shaft to steering gear
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- Install bolt securing the intermediate shaft assembly to the steering gear assembly
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1x bolt, 13mm, 18 Nm
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- Torque RH front wheel
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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
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- Torque LH front wheel
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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
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- Torque RH front halfshaft nut
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1x nut, 32mm, 245 Nm
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- Torque LH front halfshaft nut
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1x nut, 32mm, 245 Nm
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- Install the LH front wheel center cap
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1x cap
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- Install RH rear wheel center cap
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1x cap, Verify emblem is aligned with valve stem
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- Remove HVAC plenum outer duct
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2x clips
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- Install frunk assembly to vehicle
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12x clips, Make sure frunk assembly is fully seated onto the clips, Number of clips may vary on older vehicles
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- Install fasteners securing the frunk assembly
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- Install frunk assembly carpet
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- Install frunk close out panel
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4x clips, 1x connector, Frunk safety switch, 3x guide tabs, Align the 3x tabs then push downward to secure clips
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- Remove superbottle cap
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- Fill container with at least 15L of coolant
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- Place filled coolant container into front storage area
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- Place refill hose inside filled coolant container
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Make sure hose end is fully submerged into coolant
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- Install vacuum refill cap onto coolant bottle assembly
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- Setup vacuum refill tool
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Verify all valves on refill tool are in the closed position, See image for clarity
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- Position overflow hose into empty container
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- Connect shop air supply to coolant refill tool
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If not already done, Verify refill valve is set to off
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- Open air inlet valve to draw a vacuum, Once gauge stabilizes, Fully close valve
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Gauge stabilizes roughly (60-70 cmHg), Vacuum should not drop after the valves are closed
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- Open air inlet valve to draw a vacuum, Once gauge stabilizes, Fully close valve
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Gauge stabilizes roughly (60-70 cmHg), Vacuum should not drop after the valves are closed
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- Once the gauge reads zero, close the refill valve
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- Once the gauge reads zero, close the refill valve
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- Slowly open the refill valve to allow coolant to be drawn into the system
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Make sure hose end of refill hose is fully submerged during entire process
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- Once the gauge reads zero, close the refill valve
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- Remove coolant overflow hose from coolant container
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- Disconnect shop air supply from coolant refill tool
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- Remove both coolant containers from inside underhood area
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- Select "Actions/Autodiag" tab and search for "vcfront"
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- Select TEST-RESET_VCFRONT, click "Run", and allow routine to complete
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Select 'X' at top right of window to close once complete
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- Select 'TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGE ', click 'Run', and allow routine to complete_x000A__x000A_
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Make sure vehicle is not in drive state, Plan is still running despite the stop message, Coolant pumps will be audible, Test lasts approximately 10 mins, Speeds can be monitored in garage under PT Thermal tab, Idle speed = ~1500 RPM, Test will vary speeds from 3500-6500 RPM and actuate valve between SERIES and PARALLEL, Putting vehicle into drive state will stop this routine, If speeds hover at 7000 RPM, that means the pumps are air locked, perform vacuum fill again, Continue to add coolant and purge until the coolant level reaches between the NOM and MAX Lines on the bottle, Select 'X' at top right of window to close once complete_x000A_
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- Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary
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Ensure that the fluid level is 5mm above the Max line
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- Install superbottle cap
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- Install HVAC plenum outer duct
NOTE:
2x clips, Align tab at bottom of duct before securing clips
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- Install cabin intake upper duct assembly
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3x clips, Older vehicles may be equipped with 4x clips
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- Install rear apron
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12x clips, If present untuck cut loop label and make sure it is still visible after apron is installed, Later builds may not have label
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- Close hood
- Connect 2nd row seat cushion harness and install 2nd row seat cushion
NOTE:
2x connectors, 2x clips, Insert the seat belt buckles through the holes, Slide rear cushion inward then align front guide tabs to locking tabs, Make sure cushion is fully seated with push & pull test near clips
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- Move RH front seat to original position
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- Move LH front seat to original position
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- Remove the steering wheel holder
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- Remove lift arms from below vehicle
NOTE:
Lower lift arms fully and remove from under vehicle as necessary
- Raise all the windows
- Close all four doors
NOTE:
Unlatch rear doors before closing
- Perform a four wheel alignment. See FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUST
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- Perform test drive