- Remove the 12V auxiliary battery. See 12V/LV BATTERY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)
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- Remove the compressor and the compressor assembly from the shock tower brace, and support the compressor assembly on the frunk reinforcement beam. See BRACKET - COMPRESSOR (HEAT PUMP) (REMOVE AND REPLACE)
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NOTE:
No need to remove the bracket from the compressor.
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- Support the supermanifold with bungee cord.
NOTE:
Install bungee cord to RH hood strut bracket. Route bungee cord around accumulator housing and secure to the RH body side. Do not secure bungee cord around coolant pumps or plastic housing on supermanifold. Use a mirror as needed to visual check bungee cord around accumulator housing.
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- Remove the bolts securing the supermanifold to the shock tower brace.
NOTE:
2x bolts, 15 mm, 31 N.m (22.8 ft-lbs.). Recommend assistance. Rotate the Supermanifold counter clockwise under the shock tower support beam.
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- Remove the LH and RH bolts that attach the shock tower brace to the body.
55 N.m (40.6 ft-lbs)
55 N.m (40.6 ft-lbs)
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- Remove the LH and RH outer bolts that attach the shock tower brace to the body, and then remove the shock tower brace from the vehicle.
62 N.m (45.7 ft-lbs)
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- Remove the shock tower brace.
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