Harness - Front Drive Unit - Remove And Replace: Removal
- Remove the HEPA filter outlet duct, see Duct - HEPA Filter - Outlet (Remove and Replace)
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- Remove the underhood storage unit, see Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install)
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- Disconnect 12V power, see DISCONNECT 12V POWER .
- Remove the 12V battery bracket beam, see 12V BATTERY BRACKET BEAM (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the coolant reservoir to the shock tower cross member (torque 6 N.m).
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- Disconnect the coolant reservoir level sensor connector.
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- Shift the coolant reservoir out of the way to gain access to the components behind.
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- Disconnect the FDU resolver connector.
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- Release the fir tree clip from the FDU enclosure.
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- Disconnect the front drive unit oil pump connector.
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- Release the fir tree clip from the oil chiller.
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- Release the fir tree clips (x2) located next to the A/C compressor.
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- Release the fir tree clips located on top of the drive unit.
NOTE:
4x fir tree clip
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- Disconnect the FDU inverter connector.
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- Remove the FDU inverter connector latching mechanism from the connector.
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- Release the fir tree clip next to FDU inverter connector.
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- Remove the edge clip securing the FDU logic harness to the connector bracket.
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- Disconnect the FDU logic connector and set the harness aside.
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- Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the FDU harness bracket (torque 5 N.m + 20 deg.).
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- Remove the FDU harness from the vehicle.
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