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Remove And Replace

  1. Release LH front seat belt
    NOTE: Turn release mechanism counter clockwise, turn back clockwise after releasing
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  2. Open LH falcon wing door
  3. Remove bolts securing rear of LH front seat tracks to the floor panel
    NOTE: 2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 N.m, Discard after removal
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  4. Remove bolts securing front of LH front seat tracks to the floor panel
    NOTE: 2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 N.m, Discard after removal
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  5. Adjust position of LH front seat for easy removal
    NOTE: Move seat to middle of track at most upright position with seat fully up off floor
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  6. Open hood
    NOTE: Via center display > Controls > Frunk Open
  7. Remove rear underhood apron
    NOTE: 11x clips, 2x datums
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  8. Power off vehicle via center display
    NOTE: Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
  9. Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
    NOTE: 2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection, Release red lock tab on FRL
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  10. Position chair to gain access below seat bottom and disconnect LH side body harness from seat controller
    NOTE: 2x connectors, 1x clip, Release red locking tab on black connector
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  11. Remove LH front seat from vehicle
    NOTE: Recommend assistance, Use caution to not damage other components
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  12. Install LH front seat into vehicle
    NOTE: Recommend Assistance, Take care not to damage surrounding components while lifting the seat into the vehicle
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  13. Position chair to gain access below seat bottom and connect LH side body harness to seat controller
    NOTE: 2x connectors, 1x clip, Engage red locking tab on black connector, Recommend assistance
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  14. Position LH front seat upright for bolt installation
    NOTE: Recommend assistance
  15. 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 upper locking tab when fully seated
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  16. Install rear underhood apron
    NOTE: 11x clips, 2x datums
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  17. Calibrate the rear doors.
    NOTE: If the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate  to calibrate the rear doors.
  18. Secure LH front seat belt
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  19. Install bolts securing LH front seat rear tracks to vehicle
    NOTE: 2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 N.m, Install new bolts
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  20. Install bolts securing both LH front seat front tracks to vehicle
    NOTE: 2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 N.m, Install new bolts
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  21. Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3
  22. Select "Actions" tab and search for "Service-Redeploy"
  23. 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 show update progress
  24. Re-establish vehicle connection to Toolbox 3
  25. Select 'Actions/Autodiag' and search for 'Calibration'
  26. Select 'PROC_VCSEATD_SEAT-CALIBRATE', click 'Run', and allow routine to complete
    NOTE: Verify no items on seat during this routine, Select 'X' at top right of window to close once complete
  27. Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit
  28. Install IP service panel
    NOTE: 2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP
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