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Car Computer - Remove And Install: Install

  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. Move the car computer forward so that the mounting studs pass through the firewall.
  4. Remove the absorbent material from beneath the car computer.
  5. Install new nuts (x5) to attach the car computer to the body.

    7.1 N.m (5.2 ft-lbs) 

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  6. Unfold the front RH carpet forward, and then install the clips that attaches the front RH carpet to the body.
  7. Install the RH center console side panel carpet. See Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  8. Install the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  9. Install the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace)
  10. Remove the car computer fluid port plug from the car computer coolant fittings.
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  11. Remove the plugs from the female fittings of the coolant hoses.
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  12. Release the clips on the coolant hoses, connect the coolant hoses to the car computer, and then fasten the clips.
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  13. Remove the absorbent material from below the car computer coolant hose connections.
  14. Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) .
  15. Refill the cooling system. See Cooling System (Check and Fill) .
  16. Depending on vehicle configuration, install the fresh intake duct or the HEPA duct.
  17. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace) .
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