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Underhood Storage Unit - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  2. Remove the cabin intake duct. See DUCT - CABIN INTAKE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  3. Remove the hood latch cover. See COVER - HOOD LATCH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Remove the underhood storage unit carpet.
  5. Remove the bolts that attach the underhood storage unit to the vehicle.

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

    • 10 mm socket
    • 1/4 in std ratchet
    • 2 in extension
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  6. Release the clips (x10) that attach the underhood storage unit to the vehicle, and then remove the underhood storage unit from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Replace any broken or missing clips, if reinstalling the same underhood storage unit.
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  7. Inspect the HVIL harness branch of the A/C compressor HV harness.
    1. Make sure that the harness does not rest on the shock tower brace where it crosses over to the connector on the LH shock tower.

      Harness improperly routed over the shock tower brace

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    2. Inspect the condition of the HVIL harness that it has not been crushed and insulation worn to expose the bare wire.

      Harness crushed

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      Insulation worn

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    3. If a wire has been damaged, perform an electrical harness repair as a separate activity. Refer to the Service Documents page for more information.
      CAUTION: Make sure there is sufficient slack in the repaired harness so that there is no stress in the connector on the LH shock tower.
  8. If the same underhood storage unit is to be reinstalled, this procedure is finished. If a new underhood storage unit is be installed, continue to the next step.
  9. Remove the tow hook from the underhood storage unit.
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  10. Remove the reinforcement clips (x2) attached to the rear of the underhood storage unit.
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