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Remove And Replace

  1. Open all four doors
  2. Lower LH front window
  3. Move LH front seat forward
  4. Move RH front seat forward
  5. Release console back panel assembly
    NOTE: 6x clips, 7x datums, Disengage bottom clips last and pull rearward due to alignment
    G15407450Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15407451Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Remove console back panel assembly
    NOTE: 1x connector, Connector lock for lamp located underneath bracket
    G15407452Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15407453Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Release LH and RH rear console carrier
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 12 N.m
    G15407454Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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  8. Move RH front seat backward
  9. Move LH front seat backward
  10. Release phone dock
    NOTE: 4x clips, 2x datums, Pull up at bottom and swing out from under instrument panel
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    G15407459Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  11. Remove phone dock
    NOTE: 3x connectors, 1x clip, Take caution to release connector locks before pulling straight out of each socket to avoid damage
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  12. Release IP service panel
    NOTE: 4x tabs, 2x datums
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  13. Release diagnostic and CAN harnesses from IP service panel
    NOTE: 2x clips
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  14. Remove IP service panel
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  15. Remove LH front floor mat
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  16. Remove LH outboard footwell cover
    NOTE: 2x magnets, 2x datums
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  17. Remove LH inboard footwell cover
    NOTE: 1x cover, 1x clip, 1x datum, 1x screw, 8 mm, 1 N.m
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  18. Remove LH console side carpet
    NOTE: 11x clips, 2x datums
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  19. Release LH center console lower bracket from IP carrier
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 10 mm, 10 N.m
    G15407477Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  20. Remove RH front floor mat
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  21. Remove RH footwell cover
    NOTE: 3x magnets, 1x connector, 4x datums
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  22. Remove RH console side carpet
    NOTE: 11x clips, 2x datums
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    G15407482Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  23. Release RH center console lower bracket from IP carrier
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 10 mm, 10 N.m
    G15407483Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  24. Release center console connectors to body harness
    NOTE: 4x connectors
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    G15407485Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  25. Release console carrier center bracket
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 12 N.m
    G15407486Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15407487Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  26. Recline LH front seat backrest
  27. Recline RH front seat backrest
  28. Remove console assembly
    NOTE: Lift at rear, rotate front from under IP and out passenger door, Take care not to scratch seats, IP or inner door panel, Recommend assistance if needed
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  29. Remove center console HVAC duct
    NOTE: 1x brush clip
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  30. Open hood
    NOTE: Via center display > Controls > Frunk Open
  31. Power off vehicle via center display
    NOTE: Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
  32. Remove rear underhood apron
    NOTE: 11x clips, 2x datums
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  33. Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
    NOTE: 2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection, Release red lock tab on FRL
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    WARNING: Make sure LV is disconnected before continuing to the next step.
  34. Disconnect RCM connectors
    NOTE: 2x connectors, Reach underneath center console support bracket to access RCM connectors, Depress connector locks and swing release arms out to disengage
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  35. Remove RCM fasteners
    NOTE: 3x nuts, 10 mm, 10 N.m, Discard after removal
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  36. Remove RCM
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  37. Install new RCM
    NOTE: 3x nuts, 10 mm, 10 N.m, Install new nuts
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  38. Connect RCM connectors
    NOTE: 2x connectors, Reach underneath center console support bracket to engage RCM connectors, Swing release arms in and ensure locking tabs engage
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    G15407508Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  39. Install center console HVAC duct
    NOTE: 1x brush clip, Slide duct into HVAC assembly and ensure fully seated
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  40. Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector
    NOTE: 2x connectors, Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage upper locking tab when fully seated
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    G15407513Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  41. Install rear underhood apron
    NOTE: 11x clips, 2x datums
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  42. Close hood
  43. Install console assembly
    NOTE: Carefully maneuver front of assembly under and into IP carrier and lower rear into place, Recommend assistance if needed
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  44. Secure LH center console lower bracket to IP carrier
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 10 mm, 10 N.m
    G15407519Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  45. Secure RH center console lower bracket to IP carrier
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 10 mm, 10 N.m
    G15407520Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  46. Secure center console connectors to body harness
    NOTE: 4x connectors, Ensure all connector locks engage
    G15407521Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  47. Secure console carrier center bracket
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 12 N.m
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  48. Install RH console side carpet
    NOTE: 11x clips, 2x datums
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  49. Install RH footwell cover
    NOTE: 3x magnets, 4x datums, 1x connector
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  50. Install RH front floor mat
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  51. Install LH console side carpet
    NOTE: 11x clips, 2x datums
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    G15407530Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  52. Install LH inboard footwell cover
    NOTE: 1x cover, 1x clip, 1x datum, 1x screw, 8 mm, 1 N.m, Align datums and footwell vent before installing screw
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  53. Install LH outboard footwell cover
    NOTE: 2x magnets, 2x datums
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    G15407536Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  54. Install LH front floor mat
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  55. Install phone dock connections
    NOTE: 3x connectors, 1x clip
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  56. Install phone dock
    NOTE: 2x datums, 4 tabs, Slide datums forward into IP and secure tabs down into center console
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  57. Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3
  58. Select "Actions" tab and search for "CAN Redeploy"
  59. Select "SERVICE CAN REDEPLOY", click "Run", and allow routine to complete
    NOTE: Select "X" at top right of window to close once complete, Routine will state pass but update will continue to run in the background, UI will show update progress
  60. Move LH front seat forward
  61. Raise LH front seat backrest
  62. Move RH front seat forward
  63. Raise RH front seat backrest
  64. Secure LH and RH rear console carrier
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 12 N.m
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    G15407542Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  65. Install console back panel assembly
    NOTE: 1x connector
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    G15407544Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  66. Secure console back panel assembly
    NOTE: 6x clips, 7x datums, Engage bottom clips first due to forward facing alignment
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    G15407546Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  67. Move RH front seat to original position
  68. Move LH front seat to original position
  69. Calibrate the rear doors.
    NOTE: If the "calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate  to calibrate the rear doors.
  70. Close RH front door
  71. Re-establish vehicle connection to Toolbox 3
  72. Select 'Actions/Autodiag' and search for 'RCM Tasks'
  73. Select 'RCM Airbag and Sensors Service Tasks', click 'Run', and allow routine to complete
    NOTE: Select 'X' at top right of window to close once passed and complete
  74. Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit
  75. Secure diagnostic and CAN harnesses to IP service panel
    NOTE: 2x clips
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  76. Install IP service panel
    NOTE: 4x tabs, 2 datums
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  77. Raise LH front window
  78. Close LH front door
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