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Body Controllers - Assembly, Left Controller GEN 3.5 - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  2. Disconnect the LV power. See LV BATTERY - LI-LON - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  3. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See DASH PANEL - END CAP, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  4. Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See A - B - C POST INTERIOR TRIM - A - PILLAR LOWER ASSEMBLY, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  5. Remove the driver footwell cover. See DASH PANEL - DRIVER FOOTWELL COVER ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  6. Remove the LH footwell duct. See INTERIOR DUCTING AND VENTS - IP, DRIVER, FOOTWELL, DUCT - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  7. Disconnect the front door electrical connector J7 from the LH body controller.
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  8. Disconnect the LH front seat harness electrical connector from the LH body controller.
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  9. Disconnect the IP harness electrical connector J10 from the LH body controller.
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  10. Disconnect the HVAC electrical connector from the LH body controller.
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  11. Disconnect the LV power cable from the LH body controller.
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  12. Disconnect the body 1 electrical connector J2 from the LH body controller.
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  13. Disconnect the underhood storage unit electrical connector J6 from the LH body controller.
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  14. Disconnect the body 3 electrical connector J5 from the LH body controller.
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  15. Disconnect the body 2 electrical connector J4 from the LH body controller.
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  16. Disconnect the front body controller harness electrical connector X909 from the LH body controller.
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  17. Release the clips (x2) that attach the front body harness to the LH body controller.
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  18. Release the clips (x2) that attach the LH body harness to the LH body controller and A-pillar, move it aside.
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  19. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the LH body controller to the vehicle.

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

    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 10 mm 12-point deep socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
    G16596160Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  20. Slide the LH body controller upward to release the W tab, maneuver the LH body controller out from under the instrument panel, then remove the LH body controller module from the vehicle.
    WARNING: The video(s) included in this procedure are meant as an overview for supplemental purposes only. Follow all of the steps listed in the procedure to avoid damage to components and/or personal injury.
    multimedia:A supplement to the article is available.
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