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Applique - B-Pillar - LH - Remove and Replace: Install

  1. Connect the camera connectors to the B-pillar applique, and then position the applique onto the vehicle.
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  2. Install the bolts that attach the B-pillar applique to the body.

    5 N.m (3.7 ft-lbs) 

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  3. Position the B-pillar applique fastener cover onto the vehicle, and then engage the clips that attach the B-pillar applique fastener cover to the vehicle.
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  4. Close the LH rear door.
  5. Reinstall the vehicle firmware. See SOFTWARE REINSTALL - TOUCHSCREEN
    NOTE: Skip this step if reinstalling the original B-pillar applique assembly that came with the vehicle.
  6. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
  7. In Toolbox, click on the "Dashboard" tab.
  8. Click on "Service Tools".
  9. Click on "DAS Image Capture".
  10. Click on "Clear Calibration Pillars".
  11. Click on "Capture Image" to check the current settings.
  12. Review the images to make sure all cameras are able to capture images correctly.
  13. Verify that all key cards work on the B-pillar applique as designed.
  14. Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
  15. Inform the customer that manual driving is now required to allow the camera to self-calibrate.
    NOTE: Self-calibration can take up to 100 miles (160 km) of manual driving, depending upon the road type and condition. Until self-calibration is complete, the message "Autopilot Features Currently Unavailable: Manual Driving Required While Camera Is Calibrating" is displayed if an attempt is made to engage an Autopilot feature.