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Body - Body Panels - Front Inner Panels - Shock Tower Brace Assembly - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Disconnect the LV battery power. See LV BATTERY - LI-LON - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  3. Remove the fresh intake duct. See CABIN HVAC - HVAC, FRESH AIR INTAKE - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  4. Remove the LV battery. See LV BATTERY - LI-ION BATTERY PACK - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  5. Release the clips (x2) that attach the HV battery return hose to the LV battery bracket.
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  6. Remove the retaining clip that attaches the LV battery and First Responder Loop to the shock tower brace.
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  7. Remove the retaining clips (x5) that attach the A/C compressor HV harness to the shock tower brace.
    NOTE: Pull upward on each clip to assist with removal. Do not pull on the HV cable.
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  8. Disconnect the HVIL connector.
    NOTE: Do not push down on the red tab. Pull it to disengage the lock, and pull it again to release the connector.
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  9. Release the connector locking tab, then disconnect the A/C logic electrical connector from the A/C compressor.
    NOTE: DO NOT push down on the red locking tab. Pull the tab away from the connector until the connector is unlocked, and then continue pulling to release the connector.

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

    • Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in
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  10. Use a clip pry tool to release the retaining clip that attaches the A/C compressor logic harness to the A/C compressor HV harness bracket.
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  11. Remove the bolt that secures the A/C compressor ground strap.

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

    • Torx T25 socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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  12. Install bungee cord to the RH hood strut bracket, route bungee cord around accumulator housing and secure the cord to the RH body to support the supermanifold with bungee cord.
    NOTE: Do not secure bungee cord around coolant pumps or plastic housing on the supermanifold. Use a mirror as needed to visual check bungee cord around the accumulator housing.
  13. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the supermanifold to the shock tower brace.

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

    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 15 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
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  14. Loosen the bolts (x2, 15 mm) that attach the compressor to the shock tower brace.
  15. Remove the bolts (x6) that secure the both sides of the shock tower brace.

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

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 15 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  16. With assistance, remove the bolts (x2) that attach the compressor to the shock tower brace, and release the A/C compressor and the A/C compressor bracket assembly from the shock tower brace.
    CAUTION: Do not rest the A/C compressor on the HV connector.

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

    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 15 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Fender Cover - 115212-00-A
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  17. Remove the shock tower brace from the vehicle.
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