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Sensor - Radar - Front - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Secure radar to front bracket.
    NOTE: 2x tabs, Seat bottom first and the top will clip into place.
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  2. Secure front radar connection.
    NOTE: 1x connector.
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  3. Install the front fascia assembly. See Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove and Install) .
  4. Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3.
    NOTE: Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle, https://toolbox.teslamotors.com, For local connection issues with Toolbox 3 refer to article #43695, Media converter box is powered by laptop using USB, Ethernet connection will provide communication.
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  5. Select 'UPDATE_SERVICE-REDEPLOY', click 'Run', and allow routine to complete.
    NOTE: Select 'X' at top right of window to close once complete https://toolbox.teslamotors.com/dashboards/users?view=sessions&query=UPDATE_SERVICE-REDEPLOY&searchType=actions.
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  6. Once firmware redeploy is complete, Verify on center display release notes are present.
    NOTE: If the redeploy fails you may receive an error message on UI.
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  7. Close hood.
    NOTE: Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood.
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  8. In Toolbox, select 'Dashboards' tab and select 'Radar Calibration Dashboard".
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  9. Select 'PROC_RADC_X_PLANT-MODE', click "Run', and allow routine to complete.
    NOTE: Learn Vehicle Parameters for RADC, Select 'X' at top right of window to close once complete.
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  10. Select 'Radar Calibration Routine' and click 'Run'.
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  11. Select 'Calibration Instructions' and click 'Run".
    NOTE: Take the time to read the calibration instructions, Select "OK" after reading instructions to close window.
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  12. Select "Service Radar Alignment" and click "Run".
    NOTE: Be prepared to go on a test drive before beginning routine. Shift vehicle into Drive beforehand. Starting the routine will begin the calibration process, If drive does not occur process may time out.
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  13. Drive vehicle as instructed by the software, and monitor progress bar until radar calibration is complete.
    NOTE: If the test drive shows the vehicle to track poorly or pull to the side, or if steering is sloppy or off center, then perform a four wheel alignment check. See Four Wheel Alignment Check .
    NOTE: Once you initiate the calibration process, be prepared to go for a drive. When driving, keep in the right most lane (if on a two lane road), and try to keep above 30 mph. The routine will take roughly around 5 minutes, after which you will see the results pop-up on the screen.
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  14. Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit.
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