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Car Computer - HW3 - Remove And Install: Remove

  1. Open the front doors and lower the front windows.
  2. Move the front seat backward.
  3. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  4. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power - Disconnect And Connect .
  5. Remove the RH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH - Remove And Replace .
  6. Remove the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH - Remove And Replace .
  7. Remove the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger - Remove And Replace .
  8. Remove the front passenger footrest panel. See Panel - Footrest - Front Passenger (LHD) - Remove And Replace .
  9. Depress the connector lock on the underside of the connector, and then disconnect the connector to the gaming MCU.
    CAUTION: Do not release the connector without releasing the connector lock first. Damage to the PCBA may occur if removed without releasing the connector lock.
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  10. Release the connector lock, and then disconnect the connector to the connectivity module.
    NOTE: Move the release lock rearward before disconnecting the connector.
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  11. Release the connector locks, and then disconnect the connectors (x6) at the LH side of the entertainment motherboard.
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  12. Release the connector locks, and then disconnect the connectors (x7) at the LH side of the AP motherboard.
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  13. Release the connector locks, and then disconnect the connectors (x6) at the RH side of the entertainment motherboard.
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  14. Release the connector locks, and then disconnect the connectors (x3) at the RH side of the AP motherboard.
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  15. Install coolant hose clamps to the coldplate hoses (x2).
    NOTE: Place coolant absorbent mats or rags around the car computer.
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  16. Release the coolant hoses (x2) from the car computer coldplate assembly, and then install coolant plugs on the both hoses and car computer.
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  17. Remove the bolts (x2) and nut that attach the car computer to the vehicle, and then remove the car computer from the vehicle.

    7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)

    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)

    NOTE: Clean up any residual coolant from the vehicle.

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

    • 10 mm socket
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