Module - Body Controller - Security - Remove and Replace: Notes

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Last modified: 19/01/2024 05:50:43

Fig 1: Security Body Controller Module Component Location

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Revision History:

2024-01-17: Added step for ODIN routine PROC_VCSEC_X_SET-ROOT-KEY-TO-ALL-REGIONS to be run for vehicles running certain firmware versions.
2023-11-20: Updated security controller configuration steps.
2023-10-24: Updated post-replacement Toolbox routines.
2023-07-21: Added Note about security-related toolbox actions.
2023-10-26: Added some missing tool information.

NOTE: Some of the Toolbox Actions within this procedure are related to vehicle security, and can only be performed by Tesla employees or third parties authorized to perform security-related Toolbox Actions. To learn more, see the Service Subscription FAQs available in the user account dropdown menu.