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Disconnect 12V and HV power (refer to
procedure).
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Remove the wiper motor (refer to
procedure).
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Remove the LH and RH shock tower to bulkhead struts (refer to procedure).
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Release the 2 bolts that secure each fuse box to the front crossmember (torque 5
Nm).
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If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension, release the bolts (x2) that
secure the air reservoir (torque 2.5 Nm). Carefully set the reservoir in the RH
side of the underhood area.
Note: It is not necessary to disconnect the air lines.
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On top of the forward junction box, release the harness that leads to the
battery coolant heater.
Caution: Do not disconnect the RH most harness from the forward
junction box.
Warning: Before continuing, put on high voltage gloves.
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Disconnect the temperature sensor connector from the coolant hose.
Note: Disconnecting this connector allows the coolant hose to move out of the way
more freely when the heater is removed.
Note: Before continuing, place a coolant catcher underneath the vehicle and place
suitable absorbent material around the affected area.
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Clamp and disconnect the 2 coolant hoses.
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At the base of the coolant heater bracket, disconnect the harness that leads to
the DCDC converter.
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Slide the harness connector off of the base of the coolant heater
assembly.
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Release the 2 bolts that secure the coolant heater assembly to the crossmember
(torque 8 Nm).