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Car Computer (RHD) - Remove and Install: Remove

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  1. Open all doors and windows.
    NOTE: Latch the rear doors to prevent accidental closing.
  2. Remove the cabin intake duct. See DUCT - CABIN INTAKE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  3. Remove the HVAC plenum outer duct. See DUCT - HVAC PLENUM - OUTER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Remove the underhood storage unit. See UNDERHOOD STORAGE UNIT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  5. Remove the cowl screen panel. See PANEL - COWL SCREEN (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  6. Move the LH seat backward.
  7. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
  8. Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - LOWER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  9. Remove the LH footwell cover. See COVER - FOOTWELL - PASSENGER (RHD) (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  10. Release the clips (x10) that attach the LH center console side panel carpet to the center console, and then remove the LH center console side panel carpet.
  11. Remove the clips (x2) that attach the LH front main carpet to the vehicle, and then fold the main carpet aside for access.
  12. Put absorbent material under the car computer coolant hoses to collect any spilled coolant.
  13. Release the clips on the coolant hoses connected to the car computer, disconnect the coolant hoses from the car computer, and then install the car computer fluid port plug over the car computer coolant hose fittings.
    G14748145Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  14. Remove and discard the nuts that attach the car computer to the body.
    NOTE: LHD shown, RHD similar.
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  15. In the vehicle interior, put absorbent material beneath the car computer to collect any spilled coolant.
  16. Remove the lower left bolt and nut that attach the ground cable to the car computer.
  17. Put on an antistatic wrist strap, and connect the strap to a body ground point.
  18. Slide the car computer inwards to have better access to the harness clips and electrical connectors of the car computer.
  19. Release the clips (x4) that attach the electrical harnesses to the car computer.
    NOTE: LHD shown, RHD similar.
    G14748147Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  20. Disconnect the electrical harness connectors (x21) from the car computer, and then remove the car computer from the vehicle.
    CAUTION: Avoid spilling coolant on the electrical connectors.
    NOTE: LHD shown, RHD similar.
    G14748148Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G14748149Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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