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Brake Lines - Pipe Assembly, Front Brake - Remove And Install: Install

  1. Remove the RH front brake line from the new front brake line bundle.
  2. Route the RH front brake line through the front subframe area out toward the RH front wheel liner area, then route it to the LH frame rail area, and then secure the clips (x5).
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  3. Route the front brake line bundle through the LH front wheel liner and then the front subframe area, then route it to LH frame rail area, and the secure the clip to the LH body rail area.
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  4. Install the nut that attaches the RH front brake line to the RH front brake hose.

    16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 12 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
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  5. Secure the RH front brake line clips (x2).
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  6. Install the nut that attaches the LH front brake line to the LH front brake hose.

    16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 12 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
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  7. Install the brake lines (x2) to the LH front junction block, and secure the black clip.
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  8. Install the nuts that attach the bottom side and the top side sill brake line tubes to the front brake pipe junction block.

    16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 12 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
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  9. Lower the vehicle to a comfortable working height and set the lift onto locks.
  10. Install the RH and the LH front brake line bundles to the bundle clips around the front rail area.
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  11. Install the nuts (x4) that attach the brake lines to the hydraulic control unit.

    16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 12 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
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  12. Gently push the connector downward, and engage the locking tab to connect the hydraulic control unit connector.
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  13. Secure the front harness clips (x6) around the LH front frame rail area.
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  14. Secure the clip that attaches the washer hose to the LH front frame rail area.
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  15. Install the bolts that secure the front harness ground terminal.

    8 N.m (5.9 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 2 in extension
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  16. Raise the vehicle fully, and lower the lift onto locks.
    CAUTION: Make sure there is an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise the vehicle may tilt to one side.
    Make sure that the doors are clear of surrounding objects.
  17. Place the hose that attach the chiller to the battery properly, and then install the clips (x5) to secure the hose.
    NOTE: Gently maneuver the hose as needed to clear the surrounding objects.
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  18. Install the front subframe. See FRONT SUBFRAME - FRONT SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
    NOTE: Terminate after installing the intermediate shaft to the steering gear, and then go back to current procedure to perform the next step.
  19. With an assistance, place the thermal beam assembly into the vehicle properly.
  20. Install the bolts (x6) on the both sides of the shock tower brace.

    55 N.m (40.6 lbs-ft) 

    62 N.m (45.7 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 15 mm deep socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  21. Install the bolts (x2) that secure the supermanifold to A/C line assembly to the HVAC assembly.

    22 N.m (16.2 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 6 in extension
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  22. Remove the plugs on the ends of fittings, and then connect the radiator inlet hose, the radiator outlet hose and the powertrain bypass hose from the supermanifold.
    NOTE: Perform a push-pull-push test to make sure that the hoses are fully secured.
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  23. Install the clip that attaches the thermal sub-assembly harness to the front harness guide cover.
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  24. Connect the connector that attaches the thermal sub-harness to the front controller, and rotate fully to secure the locking tab.
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  25. Remove the plugs on the ends of fittings, and then connect the HV battery return hose, the powertrain supply hose, and the chiller to battery hose to the supermanifold.
    NOTE: Perform a push-pull-push test to make sure that the hoses are fully secured.
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  26. Engage the locking tabs to connect the sensor connectors on the chiller to battery hose and the powertrain supply hose.
    NOTE: The harnesses and the coolant hoses are color coded. Match the harness color to the coolant hose color.
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  27. Move the studs (x2) and lift the cowl as needed to install the fresh air intake assembly.
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  28. Install the compressor bracket. See COMPRESSOR - AC COMPRESSOR BRACKET ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
    NOTE: Do not install the underhood storage unit at this time.
  29. Recover the A/C refrigerant. See A/C REFRIGERANT (RECOVERY AND RECHARGE) .
    NOTE: Recover the refrigerant while continuing this procedure.
  30. Perform a cooling system vacuum refill. See COOLING SYSTEM - VACUUM REFILL .
  31. Remove the A/C hoses from the vehicle, and install caps onto the A/C ports.
  32. Bleed all the four calipers. See BRAKE FLUID BLEED/FLUSH (MAINTENANCE) .
  33. Install the underhood storage unit. See EXTERIOR FITTINGS - LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM - FRONT LUGGAGE STORAGE COMPARTMENT - FRUNK ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  34. Install the 2nd row seat cushion. See 2ND ROW SEAT ASSEMBLIES - 2ND ROW SEAT CUSHION - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  35. Remove the lift arms from below the vehicle.