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Module - Body Controller - Front (RWD) - Remove and Replace: Install

NOTE: Modules that are revision -K and later do not have the ground busbar and stud in the top corner. These modules are not faulty and the ground busbar and stud to not need to be installed onto the new part.
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  1. Set the front body controller module where it installs into the vehicle, and then tilt the module forward
  2. Install the ground strap to the lower rear of the front body controller module, and then install the bolt that attaches the ground strap to the module.

    9 N.m (6.6 ft-lbs) 

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  3. Install the ground strap to the lower right side of the front body controller module, and then install the bolt that attaches the ground strap to the module.

    9 N.m (6.6 ft-lbs) 

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  4. Install the ground strap to the upper rear of the front body controller module, and then install the bolt that attaches the ground strap to the module.

    9 N.m (6.6 ft-lbs) 

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  5. Slide the busbar onto the lower stud, and then fasten the electrical harness clips (x2) to the bottom of the front body controller module.
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  6. Install the bolts (x3) that attach the front body controller module to the body.

    10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs) 

    10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs) 

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  7. Install new nuts (x6) and new bolt to attach the power and ground cables to the front body controller module.

    8.5 N.m (6.3 ft-lbs) 

    8.5 N.m (6.3 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Make sure that the terminal lugs fit in their channels neatly.
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  8. Connect the electrical harness to the front body controller module connectors (x4).
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  9. Visually inspect that the power and the ground cables exit the front body controller module neatly in their respective channels, and parallel to each other.
    CAUTION: Make sure that no cables or wires will be pinched when the front body controller module cover is installed.
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  10. Install the front body controller module cover to the front body controller module, and then install the bolts (x9) that attach the cover to the module.

    6 N.m (4.4 ft-lbs) 

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  11. Connect the thermal harness to the front body controller module connector.
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  12. Fasten the clip that attaches the suction/liquid lines to the body near the TXV.
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  13. Install the thermal harness cover to the front body controller module, and then install the bolt that attaches the cover to the module.

    6 N.m (4.4 ft-lbs) 

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  14. Install the 12V battery bracket. See BRACKET - 12V BATTERY (RWD) (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  15. Install the 12V auxiliary battery. See 12V/LV BATTERY (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  16. Install the 12V battery strap. See STRAP - 12V BATTERY (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  17. Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
  18. Reinstall the vehicle firmware. See SOFTWARE REINSTALL - TOUCHSCREEN .
  19. In Toolbox, click Actions  , type "VCFRONT" in the search field, click the Play button next to "TESTRESET_ VCFRONT", and then select Run  .
  20. Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
  21. Install the cowl screen panel. See PANEL - COWL SCREEN (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  22. Install the LH and RH wiper arms. See WIPER ARMS (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  23. Install the underhood storage unit. See UNDERHOOD STORAGE UNIT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  24. Install the hood latch cover. See COVER - HOOD LATCH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  25. Install the cabin intake duct. See DUCT - CABIN INTAKE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  26. Install the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  27. Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See SEAT CUSHION - LOWER - 2ND ROW (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  28. Perform the headlights adjust procedure. See:
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