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Rear Drive Unit Assembly - Heat Exchanger, 3DU - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Apply a light coat of KAF1 oil to the O-rings of the heat exchanger, and then wipe away any residue.
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  2. Install the rear drive unit heat exchanger onto the rear drive unit, and then install the bolts (x2) that attach the heat exchanger to the drive unit.

    5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) + 30 degrees 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • External Torx Plus EP10
    • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
    • 2 in extension
    • 4 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  3. Secure the rear drive unit inverter coolant hose to heat exchanger.
    NOTE: Use a foldable funnel as required.
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  4. Secure fir tree clip (x1) for upper coolant hose.
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  5. Install coolant outlet hose to rear driver unit heat exchanger and plug both ends.
    NOTE: Use a shop towel to clean any residue coolant if necessary. Coolant loss greater than 1L requires vacuum fill.
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  6. Secure the clip that attaches the rear drive unit outlet hose to the rear drive unit heat exchanger.
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  7. Remove the coolant drain collector from under the vehicle.
  8. Install the RH rear halfshaft. See REAR HALFSHAFTS - HALFSHAFT ASSEMBLY, REAR, SHAFT (LH) - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  9. Refill the rear drive unit with gearbox fluid. See GEARBOX FLUID - REAR DRIVE UNIT (3DU) (DRAIN AND REFILL) - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  10. Perform a cooling system vacuum refill. See COOLING SYSTEM - VACUUM REFILL .
  11. Install the 2nd row seat cushion. See 2ND ROW SEAT ASSEMBLIES - 2ND ROW SEAT CUSHION - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  12. Connect the LV battery power. See LV BATTERY - LI-ION - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  13. Hold the brake pedal and select the park icon on the touchscreen to disable the EPB service mode.
  14. Disable Service Mode. See SERVICE MODE .
  15. Install the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  16. Raise all windows and close all doors.
  17. Remove the vehicle from the 2 post lift.
  18. Review the wheel alignment requirements and add correction code as needed.