2025-10-17

Terrestrial Armor (Retrofit)

Code de correction S018812001 1.62 S028812001 1.68 REMARQUE : À moins d’indications explicites contraires dans la procédure, le code de correction et le temps forfaitaire ci-dessus représentent tout le travail à être fait pour cette procédure, notamment les procédures connexes. N’appliquez pas plusieurs codes de correction à la fois, à moins qu’il vous soit explicitement indiqué de le faire. REMARQUE : Consultez Temps forfaitaires pour en apprendre plus à propos des temps forfaitaires et de leur création. Vous pouvez transmettre par courriel vos commentaires relatifs aux valeurs des temps forfaitaires à ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. REMARQUE : Consultez Protection individuelle pour vous assurer de porter l’équipement de protection individuelle adéquat lors vous effectuez la procédure ci-dessous. REMARQUE : Voir Précautions ergonomiquespour consulter les pratiques de travail sécuritaires et saines.

Retrofit Terrestrial Armor; Updated HV Battery Rear Skid Plate Already Installed (Retrofit) Code de correction S018812001 FRT 1.62
Retrofit Terrestrial Armor And Replace HV Battery Rear Skid Plate With Updated Part (Retrofit) Code de correction S028812001 FRT 1.68

Avertissement

Cette procédure est une PREMIÈRE VERSION. Bien qu'elle ait été validée, des avertissements et des mises en garde pourraient manquer. Respectez les exigences de sécurité et faites preuve d’une extrême prudence lorsque vous travaillez sur ou près des systèmes et des composants haute tension.

2025-09-24: Released new procedure.

Caractéristiques techniques de couple

Tableau 1. Caractéristiques techniques de couple: Terrestrial Armor (Retrofit)
Description	Valeur de couple	Outils recommandés	Réutiliser/remplacer	Remarques
Bolts (x5) that attach the LH off road structural rocker to the vehicle under body.	28 Nm (20.6 lbs-ft)	Prise de 13 mm de profondeur Douille de 15 mm de profondeur Clé dynamométrique avec mesure angulaire	Réutiliser	The forwardmost bolt is longer with a 15 mm drive size. x1 bolt, 15 mm x4 bolts, 13 mm
Bolts (x6) that attach the LH off road structural rocker to the front rocker support bracket.	13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)	Embout Torx externe Plus EP10 Clé dynamométrique avec mesure angulaire	Réutiliser	EP10
Bolts (x6) that attach the LH off road structural rocker to the rear rocker support bracket.	13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)	Embout Torx externe Plus EP10 Clé dynamométrique avec mesure angulaire	Réutiliser	EP10
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH off road structural rocker to the LH front and rear door rings.	14 Nm (10.3 lbs-ft)	Douille longue de 10 mm Clé dynamométrique avec mesure angulaire	Réutiliser	10 mm
Bolts (x5) that attach the LH off road rocker carrier to the LH off road structural rocker.	13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)	Douille de 10 mm Clé à cliquet sans fil/Visseuse à percussion Ext, Wobble, 1/4" DR, 1.25" Clé dynamométrique avec mesure angulaire	Réutiliser	10 mm
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH off road rocker trim to the LH off road rocker carrier	4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)	Douille de 10 mm Clé à cliquet sans fil/Visseuse à percussion Ext, Wobble, 1/4" DR, 1.25" Clé dynamométrique avec mesure angulaire	Réutiliser	10 mm
Bolts (x4) that attach the front side of the HV battery off road armor assembly to the HV battery.	28 Nm (20.6 lbs-ft)	Rallonge de 6 po Douille de 13 mm Clé dynamométrique avec mesure angulaire	Réutiliser	13 mm
Bolts (x5) that attach the rear side of the HV battery off road armor assembly to the HV battery.	28 Nm (20.6 lbs-ft)	Rallonge de 6 po Douille de 13 mm Clé dynamométrique avec mesure angulaire	Remplacer	13 mm
Bolts (x4) that attach the HV battery off road armor assembly to the HV battery ski rail.	26 Nm (19.2 lbs-ft)	Douille de 15 mm Clé à cliquet à tête flexible/clé dynamométrique à tête flexible	Réutiliser	15 mm

Réajuster

ATTENTION

The original LH and RH front and rear rocker step reinforcements (x4) are not compatible with the new terrestrial armor parts. Do not reinstall the rocker step reinforcements during this procedure. Make note of this and set the step reinforcements aside once removed from the vehicle.

On the vehicle touchscreen, touch Controls (vehicle icon) > Software, and then scroll down to display the vehicle firmware version. Verify firmware version is 2025.2.3 or later
- If the vehicle is operating with firmware version 2025.2.3 or later, skip to step 2.
- If the vehicle is operating with a firmware version earlier than 2025.2.3, update to version 2025.2.3 or later, and then continue to the next step. See Software Update (Over The Air).
Sur l'écran tactile du véhicule, touchez Contrôles > Suspension > Très élevée pour régler la hauteur de caisse du véhicule à Très élevée.
Sur l’écran tactile, touchez Contrôles > Entretien > Mode Cric pour activer le mode Cric.
Exécutez la routine ODIN PROC_ICE_X_ENTER-SERVICE-MODEvia Toolbox: (link).
Remove the LH rocker assembly. See Rocker Panel Assembly - LH (Remove and Install).
Remove the LH front rocker step reinforcement. See Rocker Step Reinforcement - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
Remove the LH rear rocker step reinforcement. See Rocker Step Reinforcement - Rear - LH (Remove and Install).
Remove the RH rocker assembly. See Rocker Panel Assembly - LH (Remove and Install).
Remove the RH front rocker step reinforcement. See Rocker Step Reinforcement - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
Remove the RH rear rocker step reinforcement. See Rocker Step Reinforcement - Rear - LH (Remove and Install).
Install the new U-nuts (x6) on the LH front rocker support bracket.

ATTENTION
The LH front rocker support bracket forwardmost U-nut must be installed on the LH front rocker support bracket fastener hole closest to the front of the vehicle.

ATTENTION
The LH front rocker support bracket rearmost U-nut must be installed on the LH front rocker support bracket fastener hole closest to the rear of the vehicle.

Remarque
Make sure the U-nuts are centered on the LH front rocker support bracket fastener holes.

Figure 1. LH rocker support bracket; RH similar

Figure 2. LH front rocker support bracket; RH similar
Install the new U-nuts (x6) on the LH rear rocker support bracket.

ATTENTION
The LH rear rocker support bracket forwardmost U-nut must be installed on the LH rear rocker support bracket fastener hole closest to the front of the vehicle.

ATTENTION
The LH rear rocker support bracket rearmost U-nut must be installed on the LH rear rocker support bracket fastener hole closest to the rear of the vehicle.

Remarque
Make sure the U-nuts are centered on the LH rear rocker support bracket fastener holes.

Figure 3. LH rocker support bracket; RH similar

Figure 4. LH rear rocker support bracket; RH similar
Repeat steps 11 and 12 for the RH front and rear rocker support bracket U-nuts (x12).

Figure 5. RH rocker support bracket; LH similar
Fully raise the vehicle using the rocker lift points. See Soulever le véhicule - pont élévateur à 2 poteaux.
Inspect the HV battery rear skid plate to determine whether it needs to be replaced.
ATTENTION
The HV battery rear skid plate (part number 1854631-C0-A or earlier) is not compatible with the Terrestrial Armor parts.
- If the HV battery rear skid plate does not have stamped channels (x4), replace the rear skid plate with an updated part (1854631-00-B or later). Skip to step 16.
- If the HV battery rear skid plate does have stamped channels (x4), skip to step 17.
Figure 6. Rear skid plate (part number 1854631-C0-A or earlier)

Figure 7. Rear skid plate (part number 1854631-00-B or later)
Replace the HV battery rear skid plate with an updated part (part number 1854631-00-B or later). See Skid Plate - Rear (Remove and Install).

ATTENTION
Do not install the bolts (x5) that attach the front edge of the HV battery rear skid plate to the vehicle at this time. Skip to step 18.
Remove and discard the bolts (x5) that attach the front edge of the HV battery rear skid plate to the vehicle. See Skid Plate - Rear (Remove and Install).
Position the off road center ski nuts (x4) on the vehicle, and then slide the center ski nuts inside of the HV battery ski rail towards the front of the vehicle until the tabs engage with the ski rail.

Remarque
Make sure the center ski nuts are properly secured and centered in the HV battery ski rail.
With assistance, place the HV battery off road armor assembly on the manual lift battery table, position the armor assembly under the vehicle, and then align the center of the armor assembly with the HV battery ski rail.
TIp
Nous recommandons l’utilisation des outils suivants :

1020566-00-F - HV Battery Table
Lower the vehicle until the HV battery is nearly touching the HV battery off road armor assembly. See Soulever le véhicule - pont élévateur à 2 poteaux.
Align the HV battery off road armor assembly and HV battery fastener holes (x23), and then raise the manual lift battery table until the armor assembly is flush against the HV battery.
Prepare the HV battery off road armor assembly fasteners for installation.
Hand-tighten the bolts (x4) that attach the HV battery off road armor assembly to the HV battery ski rail.

Remarque
Do not torque the bolts at this time.
Hand-tighten the bolts (x4) that attach the front side of the HV battery off road armor assembly to the HV battery.

Remarque
Do not torque the bolts at this time.

Figure 8. Total number of HV battery front and rear fasteners shown for clarity
Hand-tighten the new bolts (x5) that attach the rear side of the HV battery off road armor assembly to the HV battery.

Remarque
Do not torque the bolts at this time.

Figure 9. Total number of HV battery front and rear fasteners shown for clarity
Raise the vehicle and remove the manual lift battery table from the workspace. See Soulever le véhicule - pont élévateur à 2 poteaux.
Lower the vehicle until the tires touch the ground. See Soulever le véhicule - pont élévateur à 2 poteaux.
If not already performed, install butyl patches on the LH front and rear vehicle body side exposed holes.

Remarque
Some Cybertrucks may have additional vehicle body side exposed holes.
1. Use IPA wipes to clean the surface areas of the LH front and rear vehicle body side exposed holes (x4). Allow 1 minute dry time.
  
  Figure 10. LH front vehicle body side exposed holes location for reference; RH similar
  
  Figure 11. LH front vehicle body side exposed holes; RH similar
  
  Figure 12. LH rear vehicle body side exposed holes location for reference; RH similar
  
  Figure 13. LH rear vehicle body side exposed holes; RH similar
2. Install the butyl patches (x4) on the LH vehicle body side exposed holes.
  
  Remarque
  Use a seam roller to fully wet out the butyl patches. Cut the butyl patches as needed to cover the exposed holes if additional holes are present.
  
  Figure 14. LH front vehicle body side butyl patches; RH similar
  
  Figure 15. LH rear vehicle body side butyl patches; RH similar
With assistance, position the LH off road structural rocker on the vehicle, and then hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the structural rocker to the LH front and rear door rings.

ATTENTION
If assistance is unavailable, place a shop rag between the floor jack and structural rocker to protect the structural rocker paint, and then use a floor jack to position the structural rocker on the vehicle.

Remarque
Do not torque the bolts at this time.

Figure 16. LH off road structural rocker to rear door ring bolt; RH similar

Figure 17. LH off road structural rocker to front door ring bolt; RH similar
Hand-tighten the bolts (x5) that attach the LH off road structural rocker to the vehicle under body.

ATTENTION
The forwardmost bolt is longer with a 15 mm drive size. Do not install the longer bolt in the incorrect fastener hole.

Remarque
Do not torque the bolts at this time.
Hand-tighten the bolts (x6) that attach the LH off road structural rocker to the front rocker support bracket.

Remarque
Install the first bolt on the second fastener hole closest to the front of the vehicle, and then install the remaining bolts while maintaining one exposed fastener hole between every bolt.

Remarque
Do not torque the bolts at this time.
Hand-tighten the bolts (x6) that attach the LH off road structural rocker to the rear rocker support bracket.

Remarque
Install the first bolt on the second fastener hole closest to the rear of the vehicle, and then install the remaining bolts while maintaining one exposed fastener hole between every bolt.

Remarque
Do not torque the bolts at this time.
Torque the bolts (x5) that attach the LH off road structural rocker to the vehicle under body.
28 Nm (20.6 lbs-ft)
ATTENTION
The forwardmost bolt is longer with a 15 mm drive size.

Remarque
Make sure the bolts that attach the structural rocker to the vehicle under body are torqued first before proceeding to the next step.
TIp
Nous recommandons l’utilisation des outils suivants :

Prise de 13 mm de profondeur

Douille de 15 mm de profondeur

Clé dynamométrique avec mesure angulaire
Torque the bolts (x6) that attach the LH off road structural rocker to the front rocker support bracket.
13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)
TIp
Nous recommandons l’utilisation des outils suivants :

Embout Torx externe Plus EP10

Clé dynamométrique avec mesure angulaire
Torque the bolts (x6) that attach the LH off road structural rocker to the rear rocker support bracket.
13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)
TIp
Nous recommandons l’utilisation des outils suivants :

Embout Torx externe Plus EP10

Clé dynamométrique avec mesure angulaire
Torque the bolts (x2) that attach the LH off road structural rocker to the LH front and rear door rings.
14 Nm (10.3 lbs-ft)
TIp
Nous recommandons l’utilisation des outils suivants :

Douille longue de 10 mm

Clé dynamométrique avec mesure angulaire
Figure 18. LH off road structural rocker to rear door ring bolt; RH similar

Figure 19. LH off road structural rocker to front door ring bolt; RH similar
While following the outer edge of the LH rear wheel liner, use scissors to make a 35 mm cut in the wheel liner moving upwards, and then cut along the upper edge of the LH off road structural rocker moving outwards to remove a piece of the wheel liner. Discard the 35 mm wheel liner piece.

ATTENTION
It is necessary to remove a 35 mm piece of the rear wheel liner to allow enough room to properly install the LH off road rocker carrier.
Position the LH off road rocker carrier on the vehicle, engage the clips (x13), and then install the bolts (x5) that attach the LH off road rocker carrier to the LH off road structural rocker.
13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)
Remarque
Make sure that the carrier clips are fully seated first, and then install the bolts.
TIp
Nous recommandons l’utilisation des outils suivants :

Douille de 10 mm

Clé à cliquet sans fil/Visseuse à percussion

Ext, Wobble, 1/4" DR, 1.25"

Clé dynamométrique avec mesure angulaire
Position the LH off road rocker trim on the vehicle, engage the clips (x14), and then install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH off road rocker trim to the LH off road rocker carrier.
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
Remarque
Make sure the rocker trim panel is fully seated.
TIp
Nous recommandons l’utilisation des outils suivants :

Douille de 10 mm

Clé à cliquet sans fil/Visseuse à percussion

Ext, Wobble, 1/4" DR, 1.25"

Clé dynamométrique avec mesure angulaire
Figure 20. LH off road rocker trim front bolt

Figure 21. LH off road rocker trim rear bolt
Secure the clips (x13) that attach the front of the LH rear fender flare cover to the vehicle.

Remarque
Replace any missing or damaged clips.
Install the clip that attaches the LH rocker cover to the LH rear wheel liner.
Connect the electrical connector, and then secure the clips (x11) that attach the rear of the LH fender flare cover to the vehicle.

Remarque
Replace any missing or damaged clips.
Install the clip that attaches the LH rocker cover to the LH front wheel liner.
Repeat steps 28 through 43 for the RH off road armor parts as required, and then continue to the next step.
Fully raise the vehicle. See Soulever le véhicule - pont élévateur à 2 poteaux.
Torque the bolts (x4) that attach the front side of the HV battery off road armor assembly to the HV battery.
28 Nm (20.6 lbs-ft)
TIp
Nous recommandons l’utilisation des outils suivants :

Rallonge de 6 po

Douille de 13 mm

Clé dynamométrique avec mesure angulaire
Figure 22. Total number of HV battery front and rear fasteners shown for clarity
Install the new bolts (x5) that attach the rear side of the HV battery off road armor assembly to the HV battery.
28 Nm (20.6 lbs-ft)
TIp
Nous recommandons l’utilisation des outils suivants :

Rallonge de 6 po

Douille de 13 mm

Clé dynamométrique avec mesure angulaire
Figure 23. Total number of HV battery front and rear fasteners shown for clarity
Torque the bolts (x4) that attach the HV battery off road armor assembly to the HV battery ski rail.
26 Nm (19.2 lbs-ft)
TIp
Nous recommandons l’utilisation des outils suivants :

Douille de 15 mm

Clé à cliquet à tête flexible/clé dynamométrique à tête flexible
Fully lower the vehicle. See Soulever le véhicule - pont élévateur à 2 poteaux.
Exécutez la routine ODIN PROC_ICE_X_EXIT-SERVICE-MODEvia Toolbox: (link)
Sur l’écran tactile, touchez Contrôles > Suspension > Standard pour régler la hauteur de caisse sur Standard.
Provide all original parts removed from the vehicle to the customer once the retrofit procedure is complete. Inform the customer that the LH and RH front and rear rocker step reinforcements (x4) are not compatible with the terrestrial armor parts.