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Module - Body Controller - Security - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the front windows.
  2. Move the driver seat rearward.
  3. Remove the LH sun visor bezel A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace)
  4. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.

    Tip:

    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm socket
    G15438312Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  5. Remove the screw that attaches the LH upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.

    Tip:

    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 20 mm socket
    G15438313Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.

    Tip:

    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
    G15438314Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Release the clips (x6) that attach the LH upper A-pillar trim to the A-pillar, and then move the trim aside to gain access to the headliner.
    G15438315Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Remove the screw that attaches the LH front of the headliner to the vehicle.

    2 N.m (1.5 ft-lbs) 

    Tip:

    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T20 socket
    G15438316Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Open the RH front door.
  10. Repeat step  2 through step  8 for the RH side of the vehicle.
  11. Release the clips (x4) that attach the front portion of headliner to the body, and then release the front edge of the headliner from the body.
    G15438317Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the security body controller module electrical connector.
    G15438318Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  13. Remove the bolt that attaches the security body controller module to the vehicle.

    9 N.m (6.6 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: The bolt is captive inside the controller housing and cannot be removed.

    Tip:

    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T30 socket
    G15438319Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  14. Release the clip and guide pin that attach the security body controller module to the vehicle, and then remove the module from the vehicle.
    G15438320Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15438321Courtesy of TESLA, INC.