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Car Computer - Remove and Install: Install

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  1. Bring the car computer to where it installs into the vehicle, and then connect the electrical harness connectors (x21) to the car computer.
    CAUTION: Avoid spilling coolant on the electrical connectors.
    CAUTION: Take care not to damage the passenger airbag harness and connectors during installation.
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  2. Fasten the clips that attach the electrical harness to the car computer.
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  3. Install the car computer shroud onto the car computer.
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  4. Slide the car computer into position on the bulkhead.
    CAUTION: Use caution during the installation due to minimal clearance between the shroud and passenger airbag connectors and harness.
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  5. Connect the glove box USB cable to the car computer.
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  6. Install new nuts (x4) to attach the car computer to the body.

    7.1 N.m (5.2 ft-lbs) 

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  7. Remove the plugs from the car computer and coolant hoses, and then secure the hose to the car computer.
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  8. Remove the coolant bottle cap, and then fill the coolant bottle to the base of the neck as indicated.
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  9. Remove the absorbent material from below the car computer coolant hose connection points and car computer.
  10. If equipped, install the knee airbag assembly. See AIRBAG - KNEE - FRONT PASSENGER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  11. Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
  12. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
  13. In Toolbox, click the Actions  tab, and then search for "Air Purge".
  14. Click TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGE, click Run  , and allow the routine to complete.
  15. Disconnect Toolbox and remove the laptop from the vehicle.
  16. Install the passenger footwell cover. See COVER - FOOTWELL - PASSENGER (LHD) (REMOVE AND REPLACE)
  17. Inspect the coolant level and top off as necessary, and then install the coolant bottle cap.
  18. Install the fresh intake duct. See Duct - Fresh Intake (Remove and Replace).
  19. Install rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  20. Move the front passenger seat to the original position.
  21. Raise all the windows and close all the doors.
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