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Touchscreen (HW3) - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Verify that the vehicle firmware version is 2023.12.100 or later. If not, update the vehicle firmware. See FIRMWARE UPDATE .
  2. Open the RH front door and lower the front windows.
  3. Move the front passenger seat rearward.
  4. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) .
  6. Remove the instrument panel service panel. See SERVICE PANEL - INSTRUMENT PANEL (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
    NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the cabin temperature sensor from the service panel assembly.
  7. Remove the touchscreen bracket bolts (x2).

    7 N.m (5.2 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
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  8. Disconnect the electrical connectors (x2) for the touchscreen tilt motors, if equipped.
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  9. Release the tabs (x3) that attach the touchscreen shroud to the touchscreen assembly, and then remove the shroud from the assembly.
    NOTE: Release the bottom tabs first, and then pull the shroud upward to release the top tab.
    NOTE: Slide the assembly outwards until shroud fully clears the IP and support.
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  10. Disconnect the touchscreen coax and power electrical connectors, and then release the clip that attaches the harness to the assembly.
    NOTE: Slide the assembly rearward and away from the IP bracket and support during connector release.
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  11. Slide the touchscreen assembly rearward to remove it from the instrument panel, and then place the assembly on a soft clean surface.
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  12. Remove the bolt that attaches touchscreen housing ground strap to the touchscreen display mechanism.

    4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Inspect the bolt and replace if damaged.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T20 socket
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  13. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the touchscreen display mechanism to the touchscreen display housing.

    10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
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  14. Lift and tilt the touchscreen display mechanism off the touchscreen display housing.
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