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  1. Open LH front door
  2. Lower LH and RH front windows
  3. Open RH front door
  4. Move RH front seat forward
  5. Release RH front seat belt
    NOTE: Turn release mechanism counter clockwise, turn back clockwise after releasing
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  6. Open RH falcon wing door
  7. 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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  8. Move RH front seat backward
  9. 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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  10. 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
  11. Open hood
    NOTE: Via center display > Controls > Frunk Open
  12. Remove rear underhood apron
    NOTE: 11x clips, 2x datums
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  13. Power off vehicle via center display
    NOTE: Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
  14. Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
    NOTE: 2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection, Release red lock tab on FRL
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  15. 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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  16. Remove RH front seat from vehicle
    NOTE: Recommend assistance, Use caution to not damage other components
  17. Place front seat on a protected surface
    NOTE: Recommend assistance, Place seat so the underside of the seat can be accessed
  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. Disconnect RH front seat switch connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  21. Remove inboard side shield from RH front seat
    NOTE: 7x clips
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  22. Release seat back elastic straps from seat frame
    NOTE: 2x straps
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  23. Release soft trim retainers from seat frame
    NOTE: 2x retainers
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  24. Disconnect FSC vent heat pad from seat controller
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  25. Remove FSC/FSB vent heat pad harnesses from seat
    NOTE: 1x clip, 1x bracket, Note one harness is for the seat cushion and the other is for the seat back. The upper bracket aids in routing while the lower clip secures them
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  26. 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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  27. Release soft trim retainer from inboard side of seat frame
    NOTE: 1x retainer
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  28. Release soft trim retainer from outboard side of seat frame
    NOTE: 1x retainer
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  29. Release soft trim retainer from front end of seat frame
    NOTE: 1x retainer
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  30. Position seat upright
  31. Remove seat cushion from frame
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  32. Release seat cushion trim from below seat foam
    NOTE: 1x strap
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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. Release remaining Velcro securing seat cushion trim cover to foam pad
    NOTE: Fold back until access to OCS is clear
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  36. Remove center hog rings securing seat cushion trim cover to foam pad
    NOTE: 2x hog rings
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  37. Remove rear hog rings securing seat cushion trim cover to foam pad
    NOTE: 3x hog rings
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  38. Remove seat cushion trim cover from foam pad
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  39. 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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  40. 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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  41. Position seat cushion trim cover onto foam pad for hog ring installation
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  42. Install rear hog rings securing seat cushion trim cover to foam pad
    NOTE: 3x 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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  43. 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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  44. Secure Velcro to seat cushion bottom foam
    NOTE: Secure up to the section where hog rings will be installed
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  45. 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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  46. 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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  47. Install seat bottom cushion onto seat frame
    NOTE: Feed trim between seat back 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
  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. Install soft trim retainers onto seat frame
    NOTE: 2x retainers
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  54. Install seat back elastic straps onto seat frame
    NOTE: 2x straps
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  55. Position seat upright
  56. Install inboard side shield onto RH front seat
    NOTE: 7x clips, fully secure inboard side shield onto RH front seat
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  57. Connect RH outer side cover
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  58. 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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  59. 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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  60. Install RH front seat into vehicle
    NOTE: Recommend Assistance, Take care not to damage surrounding components while lifting the seat into the vehicle
  61. Position chair to gain access below seat bottom and connect RH side body harness to seat controller
    NOTE: 2x connectors, 1x clip, Engage red locking tab on black connector, Recommend assistance
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  62. Position RH front seat upright for bolt installation
    NOTE: Recommend assistance
  63. Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector
    NOTE: 2x connectors, Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage upper locking tab when fully seated
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  64. Install rear underhood apron
    NOTE: 11x clips, 2x datums
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  65. Close hood
  66. Move RH front seat forward
  67. Secure RH front seat belt
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  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. Move RH front seat backward
  70. 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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  71. Move RH front seat to original position
  72. Close RH front door
  73. Calibrate the rear doors.
    NOTE: If the "calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate  to calibrate the rear doors.
  74. Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3
  75. Select 'Actions/Autodiag' and search for 'Service_Redeploy'
  76. Select 'UPDATE_SERVICE-REDEPLOY', click 'Run', and allow routine to complete
    NOTE: Select 'X' at top right of window to close once complete
  77. 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
  78. Re-establish vehicle connection to Toolbox 3
  79. Select 'Actions/Autodiag' and search for 'Calibration'
  80. 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
  81. Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit
  82. Raise LH and RH front windows
  83. Close LH front door
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