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Module - Autopilot - ECU - 2nd Generation - Remove And Replace: Removal

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  1. Open both front doors and lower both front windows.
  2. Remove the glove box. See Glove Box (Remove and Replace) .
  3. Power down the vehicle from the touchscreen.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the Autopilot ECU.
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  5. Remove and discard the nuts that secure the Autopilot ECU to the cross car beam (torque 5 N.m).
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  6. Remove the Autopilot ECU from the vehicle.