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Headlight - LH (Global) - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Install LH headlamp into vehicle.
    NOTE: Caution not to damage any component during installation.
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  2. Install bolts securing LH headlamp to vehicle.
    NOTE: 4x bolts, 10 mm, 5.9 N.m.
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  3. Connect LH headlamp connector.
    NOTE: 1x connector, Secure connector and fully engage red locking tab.
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  4. Install front fascia onto vehicle and secure fascia to fender brackets.
    NOTE: Recommend Assistance, Route fascia harness while installing, Verify front fascia valance sits under front aero shield before proceeding.
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  5. Apply Loctite 222 to fasteners and secure front fascia valance to front aero shield.
    NOTE: 3x bolts, 10 mm, 6 N.m, 2x clips, 2x datums, Insert valance datums into aero shield holes, Do not remove 3x middle bolts.
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  6. Connect front fascia harness.
    NOTE: 2x connectors, Engage locking tab, Located behind RH wheel arch liner.
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  7. Install bolt securing fascia to RH fender bracket.
    NOTE: 1x bolt, T25, 5 N.m.
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  8. Install push clips securing RH front wheel liner to fascia.
    NOTE: 5x push clips.
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  9. Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector.
    NOTE: 2x connectors Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated.
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  10. Press brake pedal to turn on drive rails.
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  11. Turn wheel fully to the right.
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  12. Install bolt securing fascia to LH fender bracket.
    NOTE: 1x bolt, T25, 5 N.m.
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  13. Install push clips securing LH front wheel liner to fascia.
    NOTE: 5x push clips.
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  14. Install bolts securing fascia bracket to carrier.
    NOTE: 6x bolts, 10 mm, 4 N.m.
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  15. Install front underhood apron.
    NOTE: 7x clips.
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  16. Press brake pedal to turn on drive rails.
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  17. Turn steering wheel back to center.
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  18. Release IP service panel.
    NOTE: 2x tabs, 4x datums, Release top tabs and slide rearward.
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  19. Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3.
    NOTE: Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle. Ethernet connection will provide communication.
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  20. Select 'Actions/Autodiag' and search for 'Redeploy'.
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  21. Select 'SERVICE CAN REDEPLOY', click 'Run', and allow routine to complete.
    NOTE: Select 'X' at top right of window to close once complete, Routine will state pass but update will continue to run in the background, UI will indicate status of update.
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  22. Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit.
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  23. Install IP service panel.
    NOTE: 2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP.
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  24. Install RH underhood apron.
    NOTE: 10x clips.
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  25. Install LH underhood apron.
    NOTE: 10x clips.
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  26. Install rear underhood apron.
    NOTE: 8x clips.
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  27. Close hood.
  28. Enter the vehicle and close LH front door.
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  29. Set air suspension ride height to "Medium" and place into Jack Mode.
    NOTE: Using center display, Controls > Suspension > "Medium", Using center display, Controls > Service > "Jack Mode".
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  30. Open LH front door then exit vehicle.
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  31. Apply tape to wall 27.126 inches (68.9 cm) from the ground.
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  32. Apply tape to floor 25 feet (7.6 m) from the wall.
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  33. Park vehicle on flat level surface perpendicular to wall and align front fascia with tape on floor.
    NOTE: Choose a dark work area with low ambient lighting for best results, Ensure tire pressure is set to specification.
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  34. Project a laser perpendicular to the wall onto the center point of the vehicle, then mark a center-line on the wall.
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  35. Measure 78 cm and make a mark on both sides of the center-line.
    NOTE: These reference marks will be the targets for horizontal adjustment.
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  36. Select Adjust Headlights using center display.
    NOTE: Via Controls > Service > Adjust Headlights, Use scroll wheel to adjust, Note Service Mode is required for the horizontal adjustment.
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  37. Adjust LH headlight beam.
    NOTE: Adjust LH headlight so that top of horizontal beam aligns with tape mark on wall, Do not sit in vehicle as this will affect headlamp height.
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  38. Adjust RH head lamp beam.
    NOTE: Adjust RH headlight so that top of horizontal beam aligns with tape mark on wall, Do not sit in vehicle as this will affect headlamp height.
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  39. Exit Headlight adjustment using center display.
    NOTE: Select X at the top left of menu to exit adjustment mode.
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