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SIM Card - Card Computer (eCall) - Remove and Replace: Install

  1. Install the new SIM card into the car computer slot with the notch up and the gold pads facing away from the bulkhead.
    NOTE: If installing a non-Tesla SIM card, refer to Toolbox article 10088 for additional requirements. Additionally, customer must complete form SC-15-21-001.
    CAUTION: Make sure that the SIM card goes into the slot, before releasing your grip of the SIM card.
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  2. Carefully press the SIM card fully into the slot, so that the catch engages.
    CAUTION: If using a thin tool to press the SIM card in, use the tool as shown.
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  3. Raise the EMI shield.
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  4. Install a new screw to attach the EMI shield to the bottom of the car computer.

    1 N.m (.7 ft-lbs) 

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  5. Tighten the lower LH screw that attaches the car computer to the bracket.

    3.5 N.m (2.6 ft-lbs) 

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  6. Install the passenger footwell cover. See COVER - FOOTWELL - PASSENGER (LHD) (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  7. Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .