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Steering Rack (Dual Motor RHD) - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Raise and support vehicle
    NOTE: Ensure vehicle is not charging before lifting it off the ground
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  2. Open all four doors
    NOTE: If vehicle is being powered down, Latch rear doors to prevent accidental closure
  3. Lower all four windows
  4. Move LH front seat forward
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  5. Move RH front seat forward
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  6. Remove 2nd row seat cushion and disconnect harness
    NOTE: 2x tabs, 2x connectors, Press tab toward LH side of vehicle on each side to release front edge of seat cushion
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  7. Open hood
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  8. Remove rear apron
    NOTE: 12x clips, only store the rear apron visible face upwards
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  9. Power off vehicle from center display
    NOTE: Via Controls > Safety & Security > Vehicle Power > Power Off
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  10. Disconnect 12V negative terminal
    NOTE: 1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm, Ensure the vehicle is in park, climate control system is off, and vehicle is not charging before disconnecting 12V
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  11. Remove 12V cap from penthouse
    NOTE: 1x cap
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  12. Disconnect HVC logic connector and install logic cap
    NOTE: 1x connector, 1x cap, Release locking tab then push the handle downward to release connector
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  13. Remove all items from pockets and ensure not wearing metal items
  14. Inspect HV insulating gloves
    NOTE: Check gloves for damage prior to each use
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  15. Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves
    NOTE: Make sure to wear Electrical Protective Gloves any time Hioki tester is used
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  16. Remove bolts securing penthouse probe lid cover to penthouse cover
    NOTE: 2x bolts, E10 5-Lobe, 6 Nm, Discard after removal
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  17. Remove penthouse probe lid cover from the penthouse cover
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  18. Verify no high voltage
    NOTE: Make sure to wear PPE (HV gloves, safety glasses) when working on high voltage component, Measure B+ to Ground, B- to Ground, B+ to B-, If voltage is greater than 10V, Pack contactors are not open or welded, Stop work and reach out to Service Engineering
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  19. Inspect penthouse probe lid cover gasket then position onto the penthouse cover
    NOTE: Confirm no visual damage present, Good to reuse seal
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  20. Inspect penthouse probe lid cover gasket then position onto the penthouse cover
    NOTE: Confirm no visual damage present, Good to reuse seal
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  21. Install bolts securing penthouse probe lid cover to penthouse cover
    NOTE: 2x bolts, E10 5-Lobe, 6 Nm, Install new rubber washer bolts
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  22. Remove LH front wheel center cap
    NOTE: 1x cap
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  23. Remove RH front wheel center cap
    NOTE: 1x cap
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  24. Loosen LH front wheel
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
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  25. Loosen nut securing LH front halfshaft to LH front hub assembly
    NOTE: 1x nut, 32mm, 245 Nm, Discard after removal
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  26. Loosen RH front wheel
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
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  27. Loosen nut securing RH front halfshaft to RH front hub assembly
    NOTE: 1x nut, 32mm, 245 Nm, Discard after removal
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  28. Set steering wheel straight ahead
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  29. Lock steering wheel into position
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  30. Remove cabin intake upper duct assembly
    NOTE: 3x clips, Older vehicles may be equipped with 4x clips
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  31. Remove the close out panel from frunk assembly
    NOTE: 4x clips, 1x connector, Frunk safety switch, 3x guide tabs, Grab the closeout panel from the bottom then pull it upward to release clips
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  32. Remove frunk assembly carpet
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  33. Remove fasteners securing the frunk assembly
    NOTE: 7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Lift up the RBN covers to access the upper fasteners, Newer vehicles may not be equipped with covers
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  34. Remove frunk assembly from vehicle
    NOTE: 12x clips, Replace any clips if broken or missing, Number of clips may vary on older vehicles
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  35. Remove bolt securing the steering gear assembly to electric steering column
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 13mm, 18 Nm
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  36. Slide the electric steering column upward to remove it from the steering gear assembly
    NOTE: May need to wiggle or use dead blow to help separate
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  37. Disconnect the steering gear assembly connectors
    NOTE: 2x connectors, Two stage connectors, Move the red locking tab to the left then depress the connector release to disconnect the connector
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  38. Disconnect the logic connectors at the steering gear area
    NOTE: 2x connectors, Two stage connectors, Slide the grey locking tab away from the connector and depress the grey tab to disconnect the connector
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  39. Remove fasteners holding upper portion of front fascia to vehicle
    NOTE: 6x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
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  40. Raise vehicle partially and lower lift onto locks
    NOTE: Set vehicle to a 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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  41. Remove LH front wheel
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
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  42. Remove LH front halfshaft nut and washers
    NOTE: 1x nut, 32mm, 245 Nm, The washers are attached to the nut, Discard after removal
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  43. Remove RH front wheel
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
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  44. Remove RH front halfshaft nut and washers
    NOTE: 1x nut, 32mm, 245 Nm, The washers are attached to the nut, Discard after removal
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  45. 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, Verify doors are clear of surrounding objects
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  46. Remove outer fasteners securing front aero shield
    NOTE: 9x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
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  47. Remove remaining nuts and remove front aero shield from vehicle
    NOTE: 2x nuts, 15mm, 5 Nm
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  48. 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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  49. Remove push clips securing LH front wheel liner
    NOTE: 16x push clips, The number of clips on newer vehicles may vary
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  50. Remove LH front wheel liner from vehicle
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  51. Remove push clips securing RH front wheel liner
    NOTE: 16x push clips, The number of clips on newer vehicles may vary
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  52. Remove RH front wheel liner from vehicle
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  53. Loosen forward bolts securing LH corner of front fascia to fender
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
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  54. Remove bolt securing LH corner of fascia to fender
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm
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  55. Loosen forward bolts securing RH front corner of front _x000A_fascia to fender
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
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  56. Remove bolt securing RH front corner of front fascia to fender
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm
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  57. Disconnect 12V harness for front fascia
    NOTE: 1x locking connector, Release the locking tab by sliding it away from the connector, Then depress the grey lock to release the connector
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  58. Release both front corners then release front of front fascia by pulling upward and away from vehicle and place onto padded surface
    NOTE: 8x clips, Recommend assistance, Use caution not to damage headlamp or fender during removal
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  59. Remove nut securing the LH tie rod end to the knuckle
    NOTE: 1x nyloc nut, 22mm, 180 Nm, Discard after removal
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  60. Remove LH front tie rod end from LH front knuckle
    NOTE: Move rotor back and forth to help ease removal
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  61. Remove nut securing front stabar link to LH front stabar
    NOTE: 1x nyloc nut, 18mm, 98 Nm, Counter hold ball joint with T40, Discard after removal
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  62. Move LH front stabar link assembly aside
    NOTE: May need to move the stabilizer bar up/down to get the correct angle needed to remove end link
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  63. Remove nut securing the RH front tie rod end to RH front knuckle
    NOTE: 1x nyloc nut, 22mm, 180 Nm, Discard after removal
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  64. Remove RH front tie rod end from RH front knuckle
    NOTE: Move rotor back and forth to help ease removal
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  65. Remove nut securing front stabar to RH front stabar link assembly
    NOTE: 1x nyloc nut, 18mm, 98 Nm, Counter hold ball joint with T40, Discard after removal
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  66. Move RH front stabar link assembly aside
    NOTE: May be necessary to pull down on the sway bar to allow the end link to disengage
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  67. 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, Verify doors are clear of surrounding objects
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  68. Position coolant drain container underneath RH front of HV battery
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  69. Disconnect FDU coolant inlet hose at the RH side of vehicle and plug female side of hose
    NOTE: 1x spring clip
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  70. Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle
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  71. Remove the hose retaining clip for the FDU inlet coolant hose
    NOTE: 1x barrel clip
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  72. Remove bolt securing FDU HV harness to the FDU
    NOTE: 1x bolt, EP10, 10 Nm
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  73. Disconnect the FDU HV harness connector
    NOTE: 1x clip, Release locking tab and rotate the release lever up to disengage the connector, Do not force the release lever up, Ensure the alignment tabs on the FDU header are not damaged
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  74. Remove the FDU HV harness connector from the FDU and move aside
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  75. Remove bolt securing FDU ground strap to FDU
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm
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  76. Remove FDU ground strap harness clip from FDU
    NOTE: 1x clip
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  77. Remove FDU ground strap bolt from HV battery and remove ground strap from vehicle
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
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  78. Remove bolt and nut securing LH front lower comp link to front subframe
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 115 Nm
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  79. Move the LH front lower comp link aside
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  80. Remove bolts securing LH front lower lateral link to front subframe
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm
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  81. Remove bolt and nut securing LH strut to LH front lower lateral link
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 106 Nm
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  82. Disconnect horns
    NOTE: 2x connectors
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  83. Remove bolt and nut securing RH front lower comp link to front subframe
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 115 Nm
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  84. Move the RH front lower comp link aside
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  85. Remove bolts securing RH front lower lateral link to front subframe
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 21mm, 115 Nm
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  86. Remove bolt and nut securing RH strut to lower control arm and move the RH front lower lateral link aside
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21mm, 1x nut, 21mm, 106 Nm
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  87. Loosen the bolts securing front subframe to LH front subframe crash can assembly
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 15mm, 53 Nm, This will help when installing the subframe
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  88. Loosen the bolts securing front subframe to RH front subframe crash can assembly
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 15mm, 53 Nm, This will help when installing the subframe
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  89. 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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  90. Place coolant catcher under the front of the vehicle
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  91. Install foldable funnel under the coolant connection for the FDU heat exchanger to the superbottle
    NOTE: Ensure the foldable funnel covers the 12V connection to the FDU oil pump and the steering rack
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  92. Disconnect the coolant connection for the FDU heat exchanger from the superbottle and allow coolant to drain
    NOTE: 1x spring clip
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  93. Install plugs to both open coolant hose connections
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  94. Disconnect the FDU logic connector at the LH frame rail
    NOTE: 1x connector, 2 stage connector, Release the grey locking tab then press on the tab to release the connector
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  95. Remove foldable funnel from vehicle
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  96. Raise vehicle partially and lower lift onto locks
    NOTE: Set vehicle to a 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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  97. Install hydraulic hub puller onto LH front wheel studs
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21mm, Hand tight
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  98. Separate the LH front halfshaft from LH front hub assembly and move halfshaft aside
    NOTE: Turn the screw clockwise to separate the halfshaft from the hub, Counter hold so the tool and hub does not free spin
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  99. Remove hydraulic hub puller from LH front wheel studs
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  100. Install hydraulic hub puller onto RH front wheel studs
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21mm, Hand tight
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  101. Separate the RH front halfshaft from RH front hub assembly and move halfshaft aside
    NOTE: Turn the screw clockwise to separate the halfshaft from the hub, Counter hold so the tool and hub does not free spin
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  102. Remove the hydraulic hub puller from the RH front wheel studs
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21mm, Hand tight
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  103. 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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  104. Remove fluid catcher from underneath vehicle
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  105. Move the subframe lifting tool underneath the front subframe area
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  106. Connect air supply to subframe lifting tool
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  107. Position and support the front subframe with subframe lifting tool
    NOTE: Recommend assistance, Latch the subframe to subframe lifting tool, Make sure to align the two guides
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  108. Position the rear FDU support posts to the FDU
    NOTE: Both FDU supports need to engage the FDU, The left side post is dimpled and fits into a recess on the FDU and the right side post has a teflon block that sits against the FDU, Both posts are threaded and the handle should be turned until the posts are tight
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  109. Remove bolt securing the LH motor mount to the LH motor mount bracket
    NOTE: 1x bolt, E18, 105 Nm
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  110. Remove bolt securing the RH motor mount to the RH motor mount bracket
    NOTE: 1x bolt, E18, 105 Nm
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  111. Remove bolts securing front end carrier to LH front subframe crash can assembly
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
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  112. Remove bolts securing front end carrier to RH front subframe crash can assembly
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
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  113. Remove bolt securing LH mid mount to body
    NOTE: x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Discard after removal
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  114. Remove bolt securing RH mid mount to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 15mm, 50 Nm, Discard after removal
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  115. Remove bolts securing the front portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 18mm, 72 Nm, Discard after removal
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  116. Remove smaller bolts securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 15mm, 50 Nm, Discard after removal
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  117. Remove larger bolts securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 21mm, 125 Nm, Discard after removal
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  118. Lower front subframe from vehicle
    NOTE: Recommend assistance
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  119. Disconnect air supply from subframe lifting tool
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  120. Remove subframe lifting tool from under vehicle
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  121. Remove the front left bolt securing the steering gear assembly to front subframe
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 15mm, 47 Nm (older version: 13mm, 27 Nm)
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  122. Remove 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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  123. Remove the rear left bolt securing the steering gear assembly to front subframe
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 18mm, 75 Nm
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  124. Remove the rear right bolt securing the steering gear assembly to front subframe
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 18mm, 75 Nm
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  125. Remove the steering gear assembly from front subframe
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