01/07/2021 12:30:31

SIM Card - Car Computer (eCall) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 21152202 0.30 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.

Remove

  1. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  2. Remove the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  3. Loosen for two revolutions the lower LH screw that attaches the car computer to the bracket.
  4. Remove and discard the screw that attaches the EMI shield to the bottom of the car computer.
  5. Lower the EMI shield.
  6. Use a mirror and tweezers to move the catch to the right, and release the SIM card from the slot in the car computer.
  7. Use the tweezers to remove the SIM card from the car computer.
  8. Destroy the SIM card by cutting the card in half through the center of the gold pads, and then cut each piece into half, resulting in 4 pieces.
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    CAUTION
    It is mandatory to destroy the SIM card to protect user data.

Install

  1. Install the new SIM card into the car computer slot with the notch up and the gold pads facing away from the bulkhead.
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    Note
    If installing a non-Tesla SIM card, refer to Toolbox article 10088 for additional requirements. Additionally, customer must complete form SC-15-21-001.
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    CAUTION
    Make sure that the SIM card goes into the slot, before releasing your grip of the SIM card.
  2. Carefully press the SIM card fully into the slot, so that the catch engages.
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    CAUTION
    If using a thin tool to press the SIM card in, use the tool as shown.
  3. Raise the EMI shield.
  4. Install a new screw to attach the EMI shield to the bottom of the car computer.
    1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  5. Tighten the lower LH screw that attaches the car computer to the bracket.
    3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  6. Install the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  7. Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).