Module - Body Controller - Front - Remove And Replace: Install
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- Install the ground strap to the front body controller module.
9 N.m (6.6 ft-lbs)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
- 1/4 in std flex head ratchet
- 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
- Maneuver the front body controller module into position, and then install the bolts (x3) that attach the controller to the vehicle.
10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs)
Tip: Slide the module over the temp set hook, and then position into bottom bracket temp set holes.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- 1/4 in std ratchet
- 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
- 10 in extension
- Install the bolt that attaches the ground strap to the vehicle.
10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- 1/4 in std flex head ratchet
- 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
- Position the harness guide to the vehicle, and then install the bolts that attach the harness guide to the front body controller module.
6 N.m (4.4 ft-lbs)
Tip: Pivot the harness guide upward and back to install the temp set clip to the front harness.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 8 mm 12 point Combination Wrench
- 8 mm socket
- 1/4 in std ratchet
- 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
- 2 in extension
- Connect the electrical harness connectors (x5) to the front body controller module.NOTE: If present, engage the connector lock after connecting the connector.
- Position the front body controller module protection shield to the controller, and then install the bolts (x2) that attach the shield to the controller.
8.5 N.m (6.3 ft-lbs)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- 1/4 in std flex head ratchet
- 1/4 in flex head torque wrench (installation only)
- 4 in extension
- Connect the thermal sub-harness to the front body controller module, and then engage the connector lock.NOTE: Ensure the electrical connector is fully seated.
- Install the clip that attaches the 12 V positive cable to the front body controller module.
- Position the HVAC plenum duct onto the vehicle, and then install the bolt and clips.
4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- 1/4 in std flex head ratchet
- 1/4 in flex head torque wrench (installation only)
- Install the 12 V auxiliary battery. See 12 V/LV BATTERY (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Connect 12 V power. See 12 V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
- In Toolbox, type VCFRONT REPLACEMENT
in the search field, and then select the routine.NOTE: Make sure "DASHBOARDS" is selected.
- Click the play icon next to "Service Redeploy", and then click Run .
- Update the vehicle firmware. See Software Update .
- Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace) .
- Install the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Make sure the vehicle firmware version is 2021.36 or later before continuing.
- In Toolbox, perform the following substeps:
- Click Actions/Autodiag , and then search for "Pump".
- Click TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_COOLANT_PUMPS_IDENTIFICATION
, and then click Run
. Allow the routine to complete before continuing.NOTE: Select 'X' at top right of window to close once completed.NOTE: Make sure "VCFRONT_a490_coolantPumpsNotIdentified" has cleared.
- Click Actions/Autodiag , and then search for 'Thermal'.
- Click TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-THERMAL-PERFORMANCE
, and then click Run
. Allow the routine to complete before continuing.NOTE: If the thermal test fails, see https://toolbox.teslamotors.com/articles/206000.NOTE: Select 'X' at top right of window to close once completed.
- Remove the laptop from the vehicle.
- Perform headlamp adjustment. See HEADLIGHTS - ADJUST - NA (TOOL METHOD) .