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Car Computer - Remove And Install: Remove

  1. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) .
  2. Depending on vehicle configuration, remove the fresh intake duct or the HEPA duct.
  3. Place absorbent material below the car computer coolant hose connections to collect any spilled coolant.
  4. Release the clips on the coolant hoses connected to the car computer, and then disconnect the coolant hoses from the car computer.
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  5. Plug the female fittings of the coolant hoses.
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  6. Install the car computer fluid port plug over the car computer coolant fittings.
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  7. Remove and discard the nuts that attach the car computer to the body.
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  8. Remove the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace)
  9. Remove the front floor mat.
  10. Remove the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  11. Remove the RH center console side panel carpet. See Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  12. Remove the clip that attaches the front RH carpet to the body, and then fold the front RH carpet rearwards.
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  13. If equipped, remove the knee airbag. See Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace) .
  14. Place absorbent material beneath the car computer to catch any spilled coolant.
  15. Move the car computer inwards to allow better access to the clips and electrical connectors of the car computer.
  16. Release the bolt and nut (torque 3.5 N.m) that attach the ground strap to the car computer.
    NOTE: Discard the nut after removal.
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  17. Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the car computer.
  18. Disconnect the electrical harness connectors from the car computer, and then remove the computer from the vehicle.
    CAUTION: Avoid spilling coolant on the electrical connectors.
    CAUTION: Take care not to damage the passenger airbag harness and connectors during removal.
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