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Remove And Replace

  1. Open LH rear door and lower the window
    NOTE: Ensure window is fully lowered
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  2. Open hood
    NOTE: Using MCU touchscreen > Controls > Frunk Trunk
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  3. Remove underhood aprons
    NOTE: 4x aprons
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  4. Remove frunk carpet
    NOTE: 2x connectors
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  5. Remove underhood storage unit
    NOTE: 10x bolts, 10 mm, 4 N.m, 10x bolts, 10 mm, 7 N.m
    Fig 1: Underhood Storage Unit Bolts With Torque Specification (1 Of 3)
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    Fig 2: Underhood Storage Unit Bolts With Torque Specification (2 Of 3)
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    Fig 3: Underhood Storage Unit Bolts With Torque Specification (3 Of 3)
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  6. Remove HEPA filter
    NOTE: Lift up from bottom and pull out
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  7. Move LH 2nd row seat fully forward using easy entry mode
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  8. Remove LH falcon door lower garnish
    NOTE: 9x V-clips, Replace any damaged or missing V-clips, Take care not to damage door trim panel during removal
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  9. Remove LH upper falcon door trim
    NOTE: 17x clips, 1x connector may be present on early production vehicles
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  10. Remove LH upper outer falcon door rear trim
    NOTE: 5x bolts, T25, 2.5 N.m, 4.0 N.m, 1x harness clip, Fastener count may vary
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  11. Remove LH upper outer falcon door front trim
    NOTE: 5x bolts, T25, 2.5 N.m, 4.0 N.m, 1x harness clip, Fastener count may vary
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  12. Remove LH upper outer falcon door middle trim
    NOTE: 7x bolts, T25, 3.0 N.m, 4.0 N.m, Fastener count may vary
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  13. Remove LH upper gap hider trim
    NOTE: 4x clips
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  14. Lower LH falcon door
    NOTE: May need to assist the door to close
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  15. Remove LH falcon door upper glass
    NOTE: 10x nuts, 10 mm, 6 N.m, Recommend assistance
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  16. Set LH Falcon door fully open
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  17. Support the rear door
    NOTE: May need assist to open
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  18. Power down vehicle using MCU
    NOTE: Via Controls > Safety & Security > "Power off"
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  19. Disconnect 12V negative terminal and First Responder Loop
    NOTE: 1x nut, 10 mm, 5 N.m, 1x connector, Wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting modules or HV components
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  20. Disconnect LH rear secondary strut
    NOTE: 1x connector, Black
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  21. Disconnect LH rear primary strut
    NOTE: 1x connector, White
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  22. Disconnect LH front secondary strut
    NOTE: 1x connector, Black
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  23. Disconnect LH front primary strut
    NOTE: 1x connector, White
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  24. Remove the rear primary strut from upper falcon door
    NOTE: 1x C-clip, 1x harness clip
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  25. Remove the front primary strut from upper falcon door
    NOTE: 1x C-clip, 1x harness clip
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  26. Remove the front bump stop
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 8 N.m, 1x bolt, T30, 5 N.m, Mark or remember the position of the bump stop to aid the installation process
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  27. Remove the rear bump stop
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 8 N.m, 1x bolt, T30, 5 N.m, Mark or remember the position of the bump stop to aid the installation process
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  28. Remove the upper falcon door NVH seal
    NOTE: Make a cut in the seal and remove from the perimeter of the door, Try to remove as much double sided tape with the seal as possible
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  29. Remove any double side tape or adhesive from upper falcon door
    NOTE: Roll the residual adhesive manually for best results
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  30. Position NVH seal for installation
    NOTE: Slide seal over the lower falcon door assembly to the cavity between upper and lower falcon door
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  31. Use IPA to clean NVH seal area of the upper falcon door
    NOTE: Allow 1 minute for IPA to dry
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  32. Place falcon door NVH seal around perimeter of upper door frame and tape in position
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  33. Install new upper falcon door NVH seal to upper falcon door
    NOTE: 8x Double-sided tape sections, Seat inner corners first and finish on an edge, Press firmly to wet-out seal, Remove blue tape as needed
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  34. Install LH front upper falcon door bumpstop assembly
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 8 N.m, 1x screw, T30, 5 N.m
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  35. Install LH rear upper falcon door bumpstop assembly
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 8 N.m, 1x screw, T30, 5 N.m
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  36. Install the rear primary strut to upper falcon door
    NOTE: 1x C-clip, 1x harness clip, Door may need to be lifted to align strut, Recommend assistance
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  37. Install the front primary strut to upper falcon door
    NOTE: 1x C-clip, 1x harness clip, Door may need to be lifted to align strut, Recommend assistance
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  38. Connect LH front primary strut
    NOTE: 1x connector, White
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  39. Connect LH front secondary strut
    NOTE: 1x connector, Black
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  40. Connect LH rear primary strut
    NOTE: 1x connector, White
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  41. Connect LH rear secondary strut
    NOTE: 1x connector, Black
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  42. Remove door support stand
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  43. Connect first responder loop and then 12V negative terminal
    NOTE: 1x connector, 1x nut, 10 mm, 5 N.m
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  44. Calibrate falcon doors using MCU
    NOTE: Required after 12V and FRL disconnect
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  45. Install LH falcon door upper glass
    NOTE: 10x nuts, 10 mm, 6 N.m, Recommend assistance
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  46. Install LH upper gap hider trim
    NOTE: 4x clips
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  47. Install LH upper outer falcon door middle trim
    NOTE: 7x bolts, T25, 3.0 N.m, 4.0 N.m, Fastener count may vary
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    Fig 4: Upper Outer Falcon Door Middle Trim Bolts With Torque Specification (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 5: Upper Outer Falcon Door Middle Trim Bolts With Torque Specification (2 Of 2)
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  48. Install LH upper outer falcon door front trim
    NOTE: 5x bolts, T25, 2.5 N.m, 4.0 N.m, 1x harness clip, Fastener count may vary
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    Fig 6: LH Upper Outer Falcon Door Front Trim Bolts With Torque Specification (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 7: LH Upper Outer Falcon Door Front Trim Bolts With Torque Specification (2 Of 2)
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  49. Install LH upper outer falcon door rear trim
    NOTE: 5x bolts, T25, 2.5 N.m, 4.0 N.m, 1x harness clip, Fastener count may vary
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    Fig 8: LH Upper Outer Falcon Door Rear Trim Bolts With Torque Specification (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 9: LH Upper Outer Falcon Door Rear Trim Bolts With Torque Specification (2 Of 2)
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  50. Install LH upper falcon door trim
    NOTE: 17x clips, Align strut cover first, 1x connector may be present on early production vehicles
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  51. Install LH falcon door lower garnish
    NOTE: 9x V-clips, 1x guide tab
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  52. Reposition the LH seat to original position
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  53. Install HEPA filter housing
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  54. Install underhood storage unit
    NOTE: 10x bolts, 10 mm, 4 N.m, 10x bolts, 10 mm, 7 N.m
    Fig 10: Underhood Storage Unit Bolts With Torque Specification (1 Of 3)
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    Fig 11: Underhood Storage Unit Bolts With Torque Specification (2 Of 3)
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    Fig 12: Underhood Storage Unit Bolts With Torque Specification (3 Of 3)
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  55. Install frunk carpet
    NOTE: 2x connectors
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  56. Install under hood aprons
    NOTE: 4x aprons
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  57. Close hood
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  58. Close LH rear door and window
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