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Remove and Replace

  1. Position the vehicle on a 2 post life, See RAISE VEHICLE - 2 POST LIFT
  2. Remove the LH and RH front wheel caps
  3. Loosen the nuts (x10, 21 mm) on the Lh and Rh Front wheels.
  4. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  5. Set steering wheel straight ahead, and the lock it into position.
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  6. Remove the underhood storage unit. See UNDERHOOD STORAGE UNIT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  7. Remove the HEPA filter assembly. See ASSEMBLY - FILTER - HEPA - REMOVE AND REPLACE
  8. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
  9. Remove the bolt that attaches the steering gear assembly to the intermediate shaft assembly.

    Tip:

    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 13 mm socket
    • 6 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  10. 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
  11. Remove the LH and RH front wheels. See WHEEL - REMOVE AND INSTALL
  12. Remove the LH and Rh tie rod ends. See Tie Rod End - LH - Remove And Replace .
    NOTE: Do not remove the jamb nut on the Rh outer tie rod end. It is not needed for removing the steering rack assembly.
  13. Lower the vehicle until tires are just above the ground.
  14. Fully compress the LH tie rod end link into the steering gear.
    NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to rotate the shaft clockwise to the cut-off position.
  15. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the front end carrier to the vehicle, and then slide the front end carrier towards the rear of the vehicle to remove it from the cooling fan module assembly.

    Tip:

    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • External Torx E14
    • 3 in extension
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  16. With an assistance, remove the LH and RH bolts (x2) that attach the cooling fan module assembly to the front end carrier, and then position the fan assembly away from the steering rack.
    NOTE: Use bungee cord to lift the radiator away from the steering gear to gain clearance for removal and installation.

    Tips:

    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 8 mm socket
    • 6 in extension
    • Universal Join 1/4in
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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  17. Release the connector locks, disconnect the steering gear assembly connectors (x2), and then move the 12V steering gear harness aside for clearance.
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  18. Release the connector locks, and then disconnect the logic connectors (x2) below the steering gear.
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  19. Disconnect the main front harness connector from the LH front rail bracket.
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  20. Remove the inner bolt (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
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    Tips:

    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 18 mm socket
    • 6 in extension
    • Universal Joint 3/8in
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
      G14840959Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  21. Remove the outer bolts (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
    NOTE: Use the following tool(s) is recommended:
    NOTE: 15 mm Socket
    NOTE: Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    NOTE: 6 in extension
    NOTE: Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    G14840960Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  22. Slide the steering gear assembly to the RH side of the vehicle, and then remove the steering gear assembly upward through the underhood storage unit opening.
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