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Sensor - Radar - Front (Rework)

Last Modified: 29/03/2023 14:05:37

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NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.
WARNING: This procedure is a DRAFT, although it has been validated. Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.
  1. Open the LH front door.
  2. Lower the LH front window.
  3. Remove the front fascia assembly. See Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove and Install) .
  4. Disconnect the front radar sensor connector.

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

    • Small flat head screwdriver
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  5. Install the dummy plugs (x2) on the front radar sensor and the sensor connector.
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  6. Use harness tape to attach the front radar sensor connector to the frunk harness.

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

    • Harness tape
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  7. Install the front fascia assembly. See Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove and Install) .
  8. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See TOOLBOX 3 - CONNECT AND DISCONNECT .
  9. In Toolbox, click the Dashboards  tab, Infotainment Dashboard  , and then Vehicle Configuration  .
    NOTE: Configuration values should load automatically, if not click Read Config  and Run  to load configuration values.
  10. In Toolbox, navigate to "forwardRadarHw", click on the current front radar configuration, and then change the configuration to "NONE".
  11. In Toolbox, click Apply Changes  and Run  to save the updated front radar configuration.
    NOTE: The center display will reboot and Toolbox connection will be lost. Select "X" at top right of window to close once complete.
  12. Disconnect the laptop with Toolbox 3 from the vehicle. See TOOLBOX 3 - CONNECT AND DISCONNECT .
  13. Raise the LH front window.
  14. Close the LH front door.