Module - Body Controller - Security - Remove And Replace: Install
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- Install the screws (x2) that attach the security body controller module to the cup holder decor panel.
1.6 N.m (1.2 ft-lbs)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T20 socket
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.80 N.m - 2.0 N.m
- Wiha 1/4" Bit Holder Adapter
- Connect the electrical connector to the security body controller module.
- Attach the clips (x6) that attach the cup holder decor panel to the center console assembly.
- Install the RH center console bright strip to the center console assembly.
- Install the screws (x4) that attach the RH center console bright strip to the center console assembly.
1.6 N.m (1.2 ft-lbs)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T20 socket
- Install the RH decor trim onto the center console assembly
- Repeat step 4 through step 6 for the LH side of the center console.
- Close the center console armrest.
- Close the rear and front console rotating lids.
- Reconnect 12 V power, but do not install the rear underhood apron at this time. See 12 V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
- Reinstall the vehicle firmware. See Software Reinstall - Touchscreen .
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.NOTE: Configuration changes from within Toolbox can only be performed by a Tesla employee at this time. Third parties must request the configuration change through their agreed Tesla technical support channel.
- In Toolbox, click the Dashboards
tab, and then type "VCSEC".NOTE: Toolbox will show the VCSEC Replacement dashboard.
- For vehicles running firmware versions 2023.44 upto, but not including, 2024.8, select PROC_VCSEC_X_SET-ROOT-KEY-TO-ALL-REGIONS, and then click Run and allow the routine to complete.
- Select PROC_VCSEC_X_POST-REPLACEMENT-ROUTINE, and then click Run and allow the routine to complete.
- Select PROC_VCSEC_C_PAIR-NFC-CARD-V2, and then click Run and allow the routine to complete.
- Place the NFC card(s) on the NFC card reader in the center console.
- Input the number of keys to be paired to vehicle and select "Run Network".
- Check the function of the programmed NFC keys.
- Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
- Install the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Close the hood.
- Restore the driver seat and front passenger seat back to their original position.
- Inform the customer that the new security body controller will not recognize any previously paired phone key. The customer must delete and re-pair their phone key to the vehicle, if they were previously using this feature. Instructions are available in the Owners Manual, and at the DIY web pages.