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Remove And Replace

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  1. Open RH front door
  2. Lower RH front window
  3. Move RH front seat forward
  4. Open RH rear door
  5. Lower RH rear window
  6. Remove bolts securing rear of RH front seat tracks to the floor panel
    NOTE: 2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 N.m, Discard after removal
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  7. Move RH front seat backward
  8. Remove bolts securing front of RH front seat tracks to the floor panel
    NOTE: 2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 N.m, Discard after removal
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  9. Adjust position of RH front seat for easy removal
    NOTE: Move seat to middle of track at most upright position with seat fully up off floor
  10. Open hood
    NOTE: Using center display touchscreen > Quick Controls > Frunk Open
  11. Remove rear underhood apron
    NOTE: 8x clips
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  12. Power off vehicle from center display
    NOTE: Via Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
  13. Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
    NOTE: 2x connectors, Lift up to release CPA first, then pull black connector lock away from cables and pull up to release connector
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  14. Position chair to gain access below seat bottom and disconnect RH side body harness from seat controller
    NOTE: 2x connectors, 1x clip, Release red locking tab on black connector
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  15. Remove RH front seat from vehicle
    NOTE: Recommend assistance, Use caution to not damage other components
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  16. Place front seat on a protected surface
    NOTE: Recommend assistance, Place seat so the underside of the seat can be accessed
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  17. Remove screw securing outer side cover from RH front seat
    NOTE: 1x screw, T20, 4 N.m, Ensure the front of the seat is high enough to access the T20 screw
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  18. Release RH outer side cover from seat assembly
    NOTE: 7x clip, Carefully release outer side cover from seat, do not fully remove
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  19. Disconnect seat switch connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  20. Remove inboard side shield from RH front seat
    NOTE: 7x clips
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  21. Release seat back elastic straps from seat frame
    NOTE: 2x straps
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  22. Release soft trim retainers from seat frame
    NOTE: 2x retainers
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  23. Disconnect FSC vent heat pad from LV seat controller
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  24. Release FSC vent heat pad harness's from plastic brackets
    NOTE: Both harness's are secured to these brackets, One is for the seat cushion the other is for seat back
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  25. Disconnect OCS sensor mat from OCS module
    NOTE: 1x connector, Slide locking tab to the left of connector, Then release connector downward
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  26. Release soft trim retainer from inboard side of seat frame
    NOTE: 1x retainer
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  27. Release soft trim retainer from outboard side of seat frame
    NOTE: 1x retainer
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  28. Release soft trim retainer from front end of seat frame
    NOTE: 1x retainer
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  29. Position seat upright
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  30. Remove seat cushion from frame
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  31. Release seat cushion trim from below seat foam
    NOTE: 1x strap
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  32. Release Velcro securing 40 seat cushion trim cover to foam pad
    NOTE: Fold back until you reach first row of hog rings
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  33. Remove front hog rings securing seat cushion trim cover to foam pad
    NOTE: 5x hog rings, Push down on foam to allow access to rings, Verify any excess pieces have been removed from foam
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  34. Release remaining Velcro securing seat cushion trim cover to foam pad
    NOTE: Fold back until access to OCS is clear
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  35. Remove center hog rings securing seat cushion trim cover to foam pad
    NOTE: 2x hog rings
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  36. Remove rear hog rings securing seat cushion trim cover to foam pad
    NOTE: 4x hog rings
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  37. Remove seat cushion trim cover from foam pad
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  38. Remove OCS sensor mat from FSC vent heat pad
    NOTE: 4x adhesive strips, Mat is secured with adhesive at 4 locations, Be cautious when removing to avoid damage to head pad
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  39. Install OCS sensor mat onto FSC vent heat pad
    NOTE: 4x adhesive strips, Position mat in line with rear circle cutouts on foam pad, Verify all strips are fully secured to heat pad
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  40. Position seat cushion trim cover onto foam pad for hog ring installation
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  41. Install rear hog rings securing seat cushion trim cover to foam pad
    NOTE: 4x hog rings, Push down on foam to allow access, Place hog ring into pliers prior to installation, Start with center ring and work your way out
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  42. Install center hog rings securing seat cushion trim cover to foam pad
    NOTE: 2x hog rings, Push down on foam to allow access
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  43. Secure Velcro to seat cushion bottom foam
    NOTE: Secure up to the section where hog rings will be installed
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  44. Install hog rings securing seat cushion trim to foam
    NOTE: 5x hog rings, Push down on foam to allow access, Place hog ring into pliers prior to installation, Start with center ring and work your way out
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  45. Install remaining portion of Velcro securing cushion trim cover to foam pad
    NOTE: Wrap remaining portion of trim cover over foam pad
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  46. Flip cushion over and secure trim strap to foam
    NOTE: 1x strap, Strap located on bottom side of cushion
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  47. Install seat bottom cushion onto seat frame
    NOTE: Feed trim between seat back trim and seat frame, Maneuver seat assembly as needed for access
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  48. Rotate seat assembly onto seat back
    NOTE: Protect seat from damage
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  49. Install soft trim retainer onto front end of seat frame
    NOTE: 1x retainer
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  50. Install soft trim retainer from outboard side of seat frame
    NOTE: 1x retainer
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  51. Install soft trim retainer from inboard side of seat frame
    NOTE: 1x retainer
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  52. Connect OCS mat to module
    NOTE: 1x connector, Locking tab will engage once connector is fully seated
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  53. Route FSC vent heat pad harness's into plastic brackets
    NOTE: Both harness's are secured to these brackets, One is for the seat cushion the other is for seat back
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  54. Connect FSC vent heat pad from LV seat controller
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  55. Install soft trim retainers onto seat frame
    NOTE: 2x retainers
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  56. Install seat back elastic straps onto seat frame
    NOTE: 2x straps
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  57. Position seat upright
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  58. Install inboard side shield onto RH front seat
    NOTE: 7x clips, fully secure inboard side shield onto RH front seat
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  59. Connect RH outer side cover
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  60. Install RH outer side cover onto seat assembly
    NOTE: 7x clip, Apply pressure to the outer seat cover to fully seat trim clips, trim should sit flush against the seat cushion
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  61. Install screw securing outer side cover to RH front seat assembly
    NOTE: 1x screw, T20, 4 N.m, Maneuver seat assembly as needed for access
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  62. Install RH front seat into vehicle
    NOTE: Recommend Assistance, If seat is being replaced take note of OCS module revision, as this will determine the way firmware is installed to vehicle. Be cautious to avoid damage to surrounding components while lifting the seat into the vehicle.
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  63. 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
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  64. Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector
    NOTE: 2x connectors Secure FRL first, Position LV connector and push down while seating black connector lock, Secure CPA last
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  65. Install rear underhood apron
    NOTE: 8x clips
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  66. Close hood
    NOTE: Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
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  67. Move RH front seat forward
  68. Install bolts securing RH front seat rear tracks to vehicle
    NOTE: 2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 N.m, Install new bolts
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  69. Raise RH rear window
  70. Close RH rear door
  71. Move RH front seat backward
  72. Install bolts securing both RH front seat front tracks to vehicle
    NOTE: 2x patch bolts, T45P, 34 N.m, Install new bolts
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  73. Move RH front seat to original position
  74. Raise RH front window
  75. Close RH front door
  76. Open LH front door
  77. Open LH front window
  78. Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3
  79. Select 'Actions/Autodiag' and search for 'Service_Redeploy'
  80. Select 'UPDATE_SERVICE-REDEPLOY', click 'Run', and allow routine to complete
    NOTE: Select 'X' at top right of window to close once complete
  81. Select the clock on the center display, or go to the Software tab, then select install now and start firmware update
    NOTE: Select Install Now, Tap count down timer until clock runs down to 0, Check the center display and ensure the firmware package is installing
  82. Re-establish vehicle connection to Toolbox 3
  83. Select 'Actions/Autodiag' and search for 'Calibration'
  84. Select ' PROC_VCRIGHT_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
  85. Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit
  86. Raise the LH front window and close LH front door
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