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Module - Body Controller - RH - Remove and Replace: Remove

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  1. On the touchscreen, power off the climate control system, and wait at least 30 seconds for the climate control system to completely shut down.
  2. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See SEAT CUSHION - LOWER - 2ND ROW (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  3. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
    CAUTION: Do not proceed until the climate control system has been powered off for at least 30 seconds. Do not disconnect 12V power while the climate control system is operational.
  4. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
  5. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See END CAP - INSTRUMENT PANEL - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  6. Remove the LH air wave end cap. See END CAP - AIR WAVE - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  7. Repeat steps  5 and  6 for the RH side of the vehicle.
  8. Remove the main instrument panel decor trim. See DECOR TRIM - INSTRUMENT PANEL - MAIN (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  9. Remove the RH middle A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - MIDDLE - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  10. Remove the RH lower A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - LOWER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  11. Remove the passenger footwell cover. See COVER - FOOTWELL - PASSENGER (LHD) (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  12. Remove the front passenger knee airbag. See AIRBAG - KNEE - FRONT PASSENGER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  13. Remove the glove box. See GLOVE BOX - WITH KNEE AIRBAGS (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  14. Remove the RH front floor mat.
  15. Remove the RH center console side panel carpet. See SIDE PANEL - CENTER CONSOLE - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  16. Release the clips that attach the RH front carpet to the RH footwell.
    G14743916Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  17. Fold back the RH front carpet.
  18. Remove the nuts that attach the RH side carpet locator bracket to the vehicle, and then remove the RH side carpet locator bracket from the vehicle.

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

    • 10 mm socket
    • 1/4 in std ratchet
    • 2 in extension
    NOTE: Some vehicles may be equipped with push clips instead.
    G14743917Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  19. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the RH body controller module.
    G14743918Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  20. Release the lock, and then disconnect the RH front door electrical connector from the RH body controller module.
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  21. Release the connector lock, and then disconnect the front passenger seat electrical connector from the RH body controller module.
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  22. Disconnect the instrument panel harness coaxial cable from the RH body controller module.
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  23. Disconnect the instrument panel electrical connector from the RH body controller module.
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  24. Disconnect the HVAC electrical connector from the RH body controller module.
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  25. Disconnect the front harness connector from the RH body controller module.
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  26. Release the clip that attaches the inline electrical connector to the RH body controller module, and then disconnect the electrical connector.
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  27. Remove and discard the nuts that attach the electrical wiring to the RH body controller module, and remove the electrical wiring from the RH body controller module.

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

    • 10 mm deep socket
    • 1/4 in std ratchet
    • 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
    • 2 in extension
    G14743926Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  28. Remove the DCDC positive cables (x2) from the RH body controller module.

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

    • 10 mm 12-point deep socket
    • 1/4 in std ratchet
    • 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
    • 2 in extension
    G14743927Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  29. Release the electrical harness clips (x2) from underneath the IP carrier.
  30. Release the lock, and then disconnect the body 2 electrical connector from the RH body controller module.
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  31. Release the lock, and then disconnect the body 1 electrical connector from the RH body controller module.
    G14743929Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    CAUTION: To avoid damage, carefully remove the body 1 electrical connector because the lock may get hung up on the IP carrier.
  32. Release the lock, and then disconnect the body 3 electrical connector from the RH body controller module.
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  33. Disconnect the 3 inline electrical connectors at the RH lower A-pillar area.
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  34. Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the RH lower A-pillar area.
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  35. Release the clips that attach the RH body electrical harness to the RH body controller module.
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  36. Move the RH body harness away from the RH body controller module.
  37. Release the clip that attaches the wiring harness to the RH body controller module.
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  38. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the RH body controller module to the body.

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

    • 10 mm socket
    • 1/4 in std ratchet
    • 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
    • 2 in extension
    G14743935Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  39. Slide the RH body controller upwards to release the W-clip, then move the RH body controller out from underneath the instrument panel, and then remove the RH body controller from the vehicle.
    G14743936Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  40. If the RH body controller module has a shroud installed, release the clips that attach the shroud to the module.
    NOTE: A shroud should be installed on the new body controller module even if one was not present during removal.
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