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Car Computer - Remove and Install: Remove

  1. Open the front doors and lower all the windows.
  2. Move the front passenger seat rearward.
  3. Remove the underhood storage unit. See UNDERHOOD STORAGE UNIT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Remove the outer HVAC plenum duct. See DUCT - HVAC PLENUM - OUTER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  5. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
  6. Place absorbent material below the car computer coolant hose connections to collect any spilled coolant.
  7. Release the clips on the coolant hoses connected to the car computer, and then disconnect the coolant hoses from the car computer.
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  8. Install the car computer fluid port plug over the car computer coolant fittings.
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  9. Plug the female fittings of the coolant hoses.
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  10. Remove and discard the nuts that attach the car computer to the body.

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

    • 13 mm socket
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  11. Remove the passenger footwell cover. See COVER - FOOTWELL - PASSENGER (LHD) (REMOVE AND REPLACE)
  12. If equipped, remove the knee airbag. See AIRBAG - KNEE - FRONT PASSENGER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
    NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the airbag from the closeout trim panel after the assembly has been removed from the instrument panel.
  13. Disconnect the glove box USB cable from the car computer.
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  14. Remove the clip that attaches the passenger footwell air duct, and then rotate the duct down and away from the IP for access.
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  15. Remove the RH center console side panel carpet. See SIDE PANEL - CENTER CONSOLE - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .

    3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft) 

    NOTE: Discard the nut after removal.

    Revision History:

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

    • 8 mm socket
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  16. Disconnect the connectors (x3) on the front side of the car computer.
    NOTE: If equipped, release the connector lock the connectors before disconnecting.
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  17. Disconnect the connectors (x10) on the LH side of the car computer.
    NOTE: If equipped, release the connector lock the connectors before disconnecting.
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  18. Use needle nose pliers to pinch the release tabs on the harness guide clip, and then release the clip.
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  19. Place absorbent material underneath the car computer.
  20. Slide the car computer inward to allow access to the connectors and harness clips.

    Tip: With the right hand on top of the car computer and left hand under the car computer, use the right hand to help push the airbag up and towards the rear of the vehicle to provide clearance for the visor.

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  21. Remove the car computer shroud.
    NOTE: The car computer does not need to be fully removed for access. Removal of the mounting nuts allows sufficient movement.
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  22. Release the clips (x2) from the top of the car computer.
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  23. Release the connectors (x7) from the RH side of the car computer, and then remove the car computer from the vehicle.
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