Car Computer (Remove and Replace)
Correction code
2110022022
FRT
0.72
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.
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Record the serial number of the replacement car computer.
NoteThis is a provisioned and fused car computer that has been prepared specifically for use by Service for production cars
- Open the LH front door and lower all windows.
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
- Click on Next Step. and on the "Getting Started" page, click on
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On the "Backup & Factory Reset" page, click Next Step and
follow the prompts to perform a profile backup and factory reset on the car
computer.
NoteThe car computer will reboot several times during this step.
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Once the "Replace" page appears, the car
computer can be replaced. Use the instructions in Car Computer (Remove and Install) to perform the
following:
- Remove the current car computer.
- Fasten the replacement car computer to the vehicle and connect all harnesses (but do not connect the glove box harness yet), hoses, the drip guard, and the anti-kick bracket to the computer.
- Reconnect MV power.
- Unlock the vehicle gateway.
- Start the Coolant Air Purge routine.
- Install the glove box and connect the glove box electrical harness to the car computer.
- Install the lower IP panel.
- Reestablish the Toolbox laptop connection, and in the "Replace" page, click Next Step to go to the "Associate" page.
- In the "Associate" page, make sure that the onscreen computer serial number matches the actual serial number of the replacement car computer that was recorded earlier.
- Follow the prompts to transfer configs and associate the replacement car computer. The car computer will reboot several times.
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When association is complete and the VIN is confirmed online, click Next
Step to go to the "Update" page.
NoteIf necessary, Reconnect the Toolbox connection.
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Click Start Part Replacement OTA to deploy a software update to
the vehicle.
NoteIf necessary, Reconnect the Toolbox connection.
- Use the vehicle touchscreen to install the software package. See Software Reinstall - Touchscreen.
- In Toolbox, click Next Page to go to the "Restore" page, and then follow the prompts to restore the vehicle profile.
- Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.