LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Tesla >> 2021 >> Model S Long Range Plus >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 59 (Infotainment System -- Model S) >> Media Control Unit >> SIM Card - With SIM Extender - Remove And Replace >> Installation
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

SIM Card - With SIM Extender - Remove And Replace: Installation

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2020 Tesla Model S, 2019 Tesla Model S, 2018 Tesla Model S, 2017 Tesla Model S, and 2016 Tesla Model S. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

CAUTION: Make sure that the new SIM card is seated properly. The side of the card with digits must face up inside the tray.
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.
  1. Reboot the MCU.
  2. Make sure that the vehicle has cellular connectivity. If it does not, escalate a Toolbox session.
    NOTE: For China only  , after installment, make sure to authenticate the new SIM card. Refer to article 5655500 for more details.