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Module - Body Controller - Front - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Position the front body controller module for installation and secure the ground cable to the multi system beam.
    NOTE: 2x locating tabs, 1x ground cable
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  2. Install the bolts (x3) that attach the front body controller module to the body.
    NOTE: 10 mm, 10 N.m. Start with the side bolt
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  3. Install the bolt that attaches the ground cable for the front body controller module.
    NOTE: 10 mm, 10 N.m
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  4. Secure the lower locking connectors (x2) on the front body controller module.
    NOTE: Engage red locking tab
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  5. Secure the RH middle locking connectors (x2) on the front body controller module.
    NOTE: Verify that the yellow locking tabs are fully opened. Seat connectors and mechanism will begin to engage.
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  6. Secure the LH locking connector for the front body controller module.
    NOTE: Verify the lever is fully opened. Seat connector and lever will begin to engage.
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  7. Secure the upper locking connectors (x2) for the front body controller module.
    NOTE: Verify levers are fully opened. Seat connectors and levers will begin to engage.
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  8. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect And Connect) .
  9. Connect Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect) .
  10. In Toolbox, click Actions/Autodiag  , and then search for Service_Redeploy  .
  11. Click UPDATE_SERVICE-REDEPLOY  , and then click Run  . Allow the routine to complete.
    NOTE: Click at top right of window to close once the routine is complete.
  12. Adjust the headlights. See Headlights - Adjust (Wall Method)  or Headlights - Adjust - NA (Tool Method) .
  13. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace) .
  14. Install the underhood storage unit carpet.
    NOTE: Verify the carpet is properly seated under the seal.
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  15. Install the underhood storage unit access panel. See Underhood Storage Unit Access Panel (Remove and Replace) .
  16. Install the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace) .
  17. Install the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  18. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .