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Module - Body Controller - Security (2nd Generation) - Remove and Replace: Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

  1. Reinstall the vehicle firmware. See SOFTWARE REINSTALL - TOUCHSCREEN .
  2. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Configuration changes from within Toolbox can only be performed by a Tesla employee at this time. Third parties must request the configuration change through their agreed Tesla technical support channel.
  3. In Toolbox, click the Dashboards  tab, and then type "VCSEC".
  4. For vehicles running firmware versions 2023.44 upto, but not including, 2024.8, select PROC_VCSEC_X_SET-ROOT-KEY-TO-ALL-REGIONS  , and then click Run  and allow the routine to complete.
  5. Select PROC_VCSEC_X_POST-REPLACEMENT-PROCEDURE  , and then click Run  and allow the routine to complete.
  6. Select PROC_VCSEC_C_PAIR-NFC-CARD-V2  , and then click Run  .
  7. Place the NFC card(s) on the NFC card reader in the center console.
  8. Input the number of keys to be paired to the vehicle, click Run Network  , and allow the routine to complete.
  9. Check the function of the programmed NFC keys.
  10. Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
  11. Install the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  12. Close the hood.
  13. Move the driver seat and front passenger seat fully forward.
  14. Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See SEAT CUSHION - LOWER - 2ND ROW (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  15. Restore the driver seat and front passenger seat back to their original position.
  16. Inform the customer that the new security body controller will not recognize any previously paired phone key. The customer must delete and re-pair their phone key to the vehicle, if they were previously using this feature. Instructions are available in the Owners Manual, and at the DIY web pages.