Frunk and Cabin Harnesses - Harness - Left Frunk (Remove and Install)
Correction code 1710066021 1710066022 FRT 2.22 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.
- 2024-10-21: Updated LH MV controller bolt image for clarity purposes.
- 2024-09-11: Added note and link for testing and servicing Super Connectors.
- 2024-05-29: Updated locking cover torque value from 4 Nm to 6 Nm. Added new images and video for new A/C compressor connector.
- 2024-05-14: Added disconnect/connect videos for MV controller.
Remove
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Move the LH front seat fully rearward.
- Place the vehicle into Service Mode. See Service Mode.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Trim - Rear Apron Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Remove the frunk assembly. See Frunk Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Open the RH front door and lower the RH front window.
- Move the RH front seat fully rearward.
- Remove the RH mid A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Mid Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Remove the RH lower A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Remove the LH mid A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Mid Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Remove the footwell cover. See Dash Support Frame - Footwell Cover (Remove and Install).
- Remove the LH center floor rail. See Passenger Compartment Carpet - Center Floor Rail - LH (Remove and Install).
- Remove the accelerator pedal. See Accelerator Pedal (Remove and Install).
- Remove the accelerator pedal side trim. See Passenger Compartment Carpet - Pedal - Side Trim (Remove and Install).
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Remove the LH carpet support foam.
NoteLift up from the rear edge.
- Remove the instrument panel mid panel assembly. See Dash Panel - IP Mid Panel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Disconnect MV power. See Disconnect MV Power.
- Remove the instrument panel lower panel assembly. See Dash Panel - Instrument Panel Lower Assembly (Remove and Install).
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Release the connector locks and disconnect the instrument panel harness electrical connectors (x3) from the steering column, and then release the harness clip.
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Release the connector locks, and then disconnect the steering feedback actuator harness electrical connectors (x2).
NoteRelease the lever lock on the connector, and then pivot the connector towards the center of the vehicle to release it.
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Remove the nuts (x4) that attach the steering column assembly to the vehicle, and then remove the assembly from the vehicle and place it on a padded surface.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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Release the clips (x2), grommet, and nut that attach the interior section of the LH frunk harness to the vehicle.NotePush the grommet outwards to release it.NotePush the interior section of the harness outwards to the wet side.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Perform Vehicle HV Disablement procedure. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure.
- Remove the front aero shield. See Undertray - Front Aeroshield (Remove and Install).
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Remove the bolts (x6) that attach the lower valance to the body, and then remove the valance from the vehicle.NoteRelease the covers to expose the bolts.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Disconnect the LH and RH CFM electrical connectors (x2) and release the harness clips.
- Remove the LH front wheel liner. See Wheel Arch Liners - Front Wheel Liner - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Disconnect the LH frunk harness electrical connectors (x3) and release the harness clips (x11) in the LH front wheel well area.
- Lower the vehicle until the tires are touching the ground.
- Remove the center applique assembly. See Front Grille and Applique - Front Center Applique Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Remove the front fascia assembly. See Front Bumper Fascia - Front Fascia (Remove and Install).
- Remove the cooling fan module. See Fan and Radiator - Cooling Fan Module (Remove and Install).
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Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the Supermanifold to the vehicle, and then lower the Supermanifold until it is resting on the HVAC case.NoteSupport the manifold while removing the fasteners.NoteBreak the fasteners free, and then remove by hand to avoid tool jamming.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
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Remove the bolt that attaches the remote fluid reservoir to the vehicle, lift the reservoir upward to release the datum, and then move the reservoir aside.CAUTIONMake sure the reservoir does not tip over.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Release the connector lock, and then disconnect the A/C compressor logic electrical connector.
CAUTIONDo not push down on red tab. Pull to disengage lock, and then pull again to release the connector.
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Release the connector lock, and then disconnect the A/C Compressor HV harness electrical connector from the A/C Compressor.
NotePull the red locking tab away from the black lever, and then slide the black lever upwards.
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Remove the bolt that attaches the A/C compressor ground strap, and then release the harness edge clip.NoteRelease the harness edge clip once the ground strap is free.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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With assistance, remove the bolts (x3) that attach the AC compressor to the Megabeam, and then carefully remove the compressor towards the front of the vehicle and under the Megabeam.CAUTIONSupport the AC compressor while removing the fasteners.CAUTIONPlace a fender cover on the fan housing and gently place the AC compressor assembly down.CAUTIONAvoid straining the MV or HV harnesses.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Release the clips (x2) that attach the RH frunk harness to the vehicle, and then disconnect the frunk harness electrical connectors (x2).
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Release the clips (x2) and hose connections (x2) that attach the windshield washer reservoir to the vehicle.
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Remove the fasteners (x3) that attach the windshield washer reservoir to the vehicle, and then remove the reservoir from the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Release the connector lock and disconnect the electrical connectors (x2), release the harness clips (x2), and then release the RH frunk harness from the Megabeam.
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Release the clips (x4) and remove the fastener that attach the LH frunk harness to the Megabeam.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- External Torx E5
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Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the MV battery, and then slide forward to remove the MV battery from the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Remove the bolts (x8) that attach the Megabeam to the vehicle.
NoteBreak the fasteners free by hand before using power tools.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- EP 14 socket
- 21 mm socket
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Remove the Megabeam from the vehicle.
CAUTIONMake sure the harness is not caught or pinched during removal.
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Pull the LH frunk harness through from the LH front wheel well.
CAUTIONBe careful not to damage the harness.
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Slowly loosen the bolt that secures the locking cover to the LH MV controller wet side locking tab, making sure that the cover separates from the controller squarely, and does not bind.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 8 mm socket
NoteDo not remove the locking cover. Tilt the controller as necessary.NoteIf the cover binds, tighten the bolt until the locking cover is square again, then loosen the bolt while holding the cover square to the controller.Tip: Approach the connector from the right for better access.NoteUse a power tool to loosen the bolt. -
Disconnect the electrical connectors (x7) and release the harness clips (x11) that attach the rear section of the RH frunk harness.
NoteRelease the connector locks before disconnecting the connectors.
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Disconnect the remaining electrical connectors (x8) and release the harness clips (x7), and then remove the LH frunk harness from the vehicle.
NoteRelease the connector locks before disconnecting the electrical connectors.
Install
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Position the LH frunk harness into the vehicle, connect the electrical connectors (x8) and engage the connector locks, and then install the harness clips (x7).
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Feed the LH frunk harness through the bulkhead opening, connect the electrical connectors (x7) and engage the connector locks, and then install the harness clips (x11) that attach the rear section of the RH frunk harness to the vehicle.
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Slowly tighten the bolt that secures the locking cover to the LH MV controller wet side locking tab, making sure that the cover is square to the controller, and does not bind.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 8 mm socket
NoteIf the cover binds, loosen the bolt until the locking cover is square again, then tighten the bolt while holding the cover square to the controller.NoteTilt the controller toward the bulkhead.Tip: Approach the connector from the right for better access.Tip: While tightening the bolt, press the connector into the controller to keep it square. -
Feed the LH frunk harness through the LH front wheel well.
NoteBe careful not to damage the harness.
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Position the Megabeam into the vehicle.
NoteMake sure the harness is on inboard side of cowl mounting tabs.CAUTIONMake sure the harness is not caught or pinched during installation.
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Position the MV battery into the vehicle, and then install the bolts (x2) that attach the battery to the vehicle.NoteSlide the MV battery rearwards into position.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Install the bolts (x8) that attach the Megabeam to the vehicle.NoteThe EP14 bolts are torqued to 18 Nm and the 21 mm bolts are torqued to 165 Nm.NoteStart the fasteners by hand before using power tools.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- EP 14 socket
- 21 mm socket
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Secure the clips (x4) and install the fastener that attach the LH frunk harness to the Megabeam.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- External Torx E5
- Connect the RH frunk harness connectors (x2) and secure the locking tab, and then secure the clips (x2) that attach the harness to the Megabeam
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Position the windshield washer reservoir into the vehicle, and then install the fasteners (x3) that attach the reservoir to the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Secure the clips (x2) and hose connections (x2) that attach the windshield washer reservoir to the vehicle.
- Secure the clips (x2) that attach the RH frunk harness to the vehicle, and then connect the frunk harness electrical connectors (x2).
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Move the Supermanifold into position, and then install the bolts (x2) that attach manifold to the vehicle.NoteSupport the manifold while installing the fasteners.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
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With assistance, position the AC compressor to the Megabeam, and then install the bolts (x3) that attach compressor to the Megabeam.CAUTIONSupport the AC compressor while installing the fasteners.CAUTIONAvoid straining the MV or HV harnesses.NoteStart the fasteners by hand.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Move the remote fluid reservoir into position, and then install the bolt that attaches reservoir to the vehicle.CAUTIONAlign the datum, and then slide the reservoir downwards.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Connect the A/C Compressor HV harness to the A/C Compressor, and then secure the connector lock.
NoteSlide the black lever down, and then push the red lock inwards.CAUTIONMake sure the red locking tab is pushed all the way in. The red locking tab should sit flush with the black lever.
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Install the bolt that attaches the A/C compressor ground strap to the compressor.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Connect the A/C compressor logic electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
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With assistance, position the cooling fan module into the vehicle.
NoteInstall the CFM from the bottom of the vehicle.NoteMake sure the electrical harness is not pinched during installation.
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Position the fore crossmember to the front subframe, and then install the bolts (x2) that attach the crossmember to the subframe.NoteLift the CFM away from the beam to aid in clearance.NoteInstall the beam by sliding it rewards.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 18 mm socket
- Connect the cooling fan module electrical connectors (x2), and then engage the connector locks.
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Install the bolts (x4) that attach the cooling fan module to the vehicle.NoteThe upper fasteners (x2) are accessible from the frunk area, and the lower fasteners (x2) are accessible through the sides of the CFM.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Install the grommet and harness clip that attach the cooling fan module harness to the cooling fan module assembly, and then connect the harness electrical connectors (2).
NoteSecure the grommet, and then connect the temperature sensor electrical connector.NoteEngage the locking tab on the louver electrical connector.
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Connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator, and then install the spring clip.
NotePerform a push-pull-push test to ensure the hose is fully engaged.
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Connect the radiator outlet hose to the radiator, and then install the spring clip.
NotePerform a push-pull-push test to ensure the hose is fully engaged.
- Install the front fascia assembly. See Front Bumper Fascia - Front Fascia (Remove and Install).
- Install the center applique assembly. See Front Grille and Applique - Front Center Applique Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Raise the vehicle fully.
- Connect the LH frunk harness electrical connectors (x3) and install the harness clips (x11) in the LH front wheel well area.
- Install the LH front wheel liner. See Wheel Arch Liners - Front Wheel Liner - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the front aero shield. See Undertray - Front Aeroshield (Remove and Install).
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Position the lower valence onto the vehicle, and then install the bolts (x6) that attach the valance to the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Lower the vehicle until the tires are touching the ground.
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Install the clips (x2), grommet, and nut that attach the interior section of the LH frunk harness to the vehicle.NotePull the grommet inward to secure it.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Position the steering column assembly into the vehicle, and then install the nuts (x4) that attach the assembly to the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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Connect the steering feedback actuator harness electrical connectors (x2), and then secure the connector locks.
NoteSecure the lever lock and red locking tab after the connector is seated.
- Connect the instrument panel harness electrical connectors (x3) to the steering column, and then secure the connector locks.
- Install the instrument panel lower panel assembly. See Dash Panel - Instrument Panel Lower Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Install the instrument panel mid panel assembly. See Dash Panel - IP Mid Panel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Reconnect MV power. See Disconnect MV Power.
- On the vehicle touchscreen, navigate to Access Service mode > Thermal > Actions, and then tap Start Coolant Air Purge.
- Install the RH lower A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Install the RH mid A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Mid Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
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Install the LH carpet support foam.
NoteSeat the support form at the rear edge.
- Unfold the LH front cabin carpet into position.
- Install the accelerator pedal. See Accelerator Pedal (Remove and Install).
- Install the accelerator pedal side trim. See Passenger Compartment Carpet - Pedal - Side Trim (Remove and Install).
- Install the LH center floor rail. See Passenger Compartment Carpet - Center Floor Rail - LH (Remove and Install).
- Install the LH lower A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Install the LH mid A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Mid Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Install the footwell cover. See Dash Support Frame - Footwell Cover (Remove and Install).
- Restore the RH front seat back to its original position.
- Raise the RH front window and close the RH front door.
- Restore the LH front seat back to its original position.
- Inspect the coolant level and top off as necessary.
- Install the coolant bottle cap.
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On the vehicle touchscreen, navigate to Thermal > Actions > Test Thermal Performance, tap Run, and allow the routine to complete.
NoteIf thermal the test fails, follow Toolbox article 206000.
- Exit Service Mode. See Service Mode.
- Install the frunk assembly. See Frunk Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Trim - Rear Apron Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Remove the vehicle from the lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.