SIM Card - Card Computer (eCall) - Remove and Replace: Install

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Install the new SIM card into the car computer slot with the notch up and the gold pads facing away from the bulkhead.
NOTE: If installing a non-Tesla SIM card, refer to Toolbox article 10088 for additional requirements. Additionally, customer must complete form SC-15-21-001.

CAUTION: Make sure that the SIM card goes into the slot, before releasing your grip of the SIM card.

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Carefully press the SIM card fully into the slot, so that the catch engages.
CAUTION: If using a thin tool to press the SIM card in, use the tool as shown.

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Raise the EMI shield.

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Install a new screw to attach the EMI shield to the bottom of the car computer.
1 N.m (.7 ft-lbs)

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Tighten the lower LH screw that attaches the car computer to the bracket.
3.5 N.m (2.6 ft-lbs)

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Install the passenger footwell cover. See COVER - FOOTWELL - PASSENGER (LHD) (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .