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Module - Body Controller - Front - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Position the front body controller module and ground cable on the vehicle, and then install the locating tabs (x2) that attach the module to the vehicle.
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  2. Install the bolts (x3) that attach the front body controller module to the vehicle.

    10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Start with the bolt on the side of the module.

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

    • 4 in extension
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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  3. Install the bolt that attaches the front body controller module ground cable to the vehicle.

    10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs) 

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

    • 4 in extension
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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  4. Connect the front body controller module lower locking connectors (x2).
    NOTE: Engage the red locking tab.
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  5. Connect the front body controller module RH middle locking connectors (x2).
    NOTE: Verify the yellow locking tabs are fully opened. Seat connectors and mechanism will begin to engage.
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  6. Connect the front body controller module LH middle locking connector.
    NOTE: Verify the lever is fully opened. Seat connector and lever will being to engage.
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  7. Connect the front body controller module upper locking connectors (x2).
    NOTE: Verify the levers are fully opened. Seat connectors and levers will begin to engage.
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  8. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect And Connect) .
  9. Connect toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect) .
  10. In Toolbox 3, click the Actions/Autodiag  tab, and type "Service_Redeploy".
  11. Click SERVICE CAN REDEPLOY  , and then click Run  and allow the routine to complete.
    NOTE: Select the "X" at the top right of window to close once complete.
    NOTE: The routine will state pass, but the update will continue to run in the background.
    NOTE: The UI will show the update progress.
  12. Verify the vehicle is configured with the latest firmware. See Firmware Update .
  13. Reestablish toolbox 3 connection. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect) .
  14. In Toolbox 3, click the Actions/Autodiag  tab, and type "Pump".
  15. Click TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_COOLANT_PUMPS_IDENTIFICATION  , and then click Run  and allow the routine to complete.
    NOTE: Select the "X" at the top right of window to close once complete.
    NOTE: Ensure "VCFRONT_a490_coolantPumpsNotIdentified" has cleared.
  16. In Toolbox 3, click the Actions/Autodiag  tab, and type "Thermal Performance".
  17. Click TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-THERMAL-PERFORMANCE  , and then click Run  and allow the routine to complete.
    NOTE: Select the "X" at the top right of window to close once complete.
    NOTE: If the thermal test fails, see https://toolbox.teslamotors.com/articles/206000.
  18. Disconnect toolbox 3 and remove the laptop from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect) .
  19. Adjust the headlights as required. See HEADLIGHTS - ADJUST - NA (TOOL METHOD) .
  20. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace) .
  21. Install the underhood storage unit access panel. See Underhood Storage Unit Access Panel (Remove and Replace) .
  22. Install the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace) .
  23. Install the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  24. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  25. Raise the LH front window.
  26. Close the LH front door.
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