2026-02-02

Car Computer (Info-Ryzen) (Remove and Install)

Correction code 21151011 1.50 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

  • 2026-02-02: Added video and images to show computer removal technique. Reordered steps for easier removal.
  • 2023-08-08: Updated procedure per latest time study.
  • 2023-10-05: Fixed error in note.
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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.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door.
  2. Lower all four windows.
  3. Enable Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  4. Remove the cabin intake upper duct assembly. See Duct - Upper - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the fresh air intake assembly. See Duct - Fresh Intake (Remove and Replace)
  6. Open RH front door
  7. Move RH front seat backward
  8. Disconnect LV power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  9. Remove the glovebox, front passenger knee airbag, front passenger footwell air duct, and front passenger IP air wave duct. See Duct - Air Wave - RH (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  10. Release the clips (x3) that attach the RH front main carpet to the footwell.
  11. Release the electrical harness from the 2x clips on the RH front main carpet, and then fold the carpet back.
  12. Remove the nuts (x2) that attach the RH carpet locator bracket to the footwell, and then remove the bracket from the vehicle.
    2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Newer vehicles might use clips instead of nuts.
  13. Place absorbent material beneath car computer to catch any spilled coolant.
  14. Place absorbent material below car computer coolant hose connection points to collect any spilled coolant.
  15. Disconnect inner coolant hose to car computer mount
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    Note
    1x spring clip, Plug hose
  16. Disconnect outer coolant hose to car computer mount and remove coolant from car computer
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    Note
    1x spring clip, Plug hose
  17. Install the car computer coolant plug.
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    Note
    1x coolant plug
  18. Remove the nuts that secure the car computer to the bulkhead.
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    Note
    4x nyloc nuts (newer vehicles have 6x nyloc nuts), 13mm, 7.1 Nm. If necessary, keep two nuts threaded to hold car computer in place. Discard nuts after removal
    Figure 1. Older car computer mounting style with 4 studs
    Figure 2. Newer car computer mounting style with 6 studs
  19. Perform the following steps for vehicles with a larger car computer visor:
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    Note
    The larger visor interferes with the front passenger airbag.
    1. Disconnect the electrical connectors (x3 for North America, x2 for other regions) for the front passenger airbag (Figure A).
    2. Remove and discard the patch bolts (x4) that attach the front passenger airbag to the cross car beam (Figure B).
      8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
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      Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
      • Torx T30 socket or External Torx E10
    Figure 3. Figure A
    Figure 4. Figure B
  20. Wear an ESD wrist strap and connect the strap to vehicle ground.
  21. Release the ground strap from the car computer
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    Note
    1x bolt, T25, 1x nut, 8mm, 3.5 Nm, Nut located on backside, Discard nut after removal
  22. Disconnect the connectors on the front side of the car computer.
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    Note
    3x connectors, If equipped, release locking tab, then remove connector body
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    Note
    Connector location might be different depending on car computer version
  23. Release the harness guide clip.
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    Note
    1x clip, Pinch release tabs with needle nose pliers.
  24. Release the harness clips from the top of the car computer.
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    Note
    2x clips
  25. Remove the car computer from the bulkhead.
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    x6 studs. With one hand placed inboard of the car computer and the other hand under the computer, release the inboard studs from the bulkhead, then lift the bottom of the car computer upwards to release the remaining studs around the coolant inlets.
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    CAUTION
    Do not damage the air bag connections or wiring harnesses.
  26. Remove car computer visor
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    Note
    4x clips
  27. Release the harness connectors (x10) on the LH side of the car computer.
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    Note
    If equipped, release locking tab, then remove the connector body. Connector count might vary depending on car computer version
  28. Release the harness clips (x2) from the computer.
  29. Release the connectors (x7) from the RH side of the car computer.
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    Note
    Connector count might vary depending on the car computer version.

Install

  1. Install the connectors (x7) into the RH side of car computer.
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    Note
    Connector count might vary depending on car computer version.
  2. Install the harness connectors (x10) into the LH side of car computer.
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    Note
    If equipped, secure the red locking tab. Connector count might vary depending on car computer version
  3. Secure harness to car computer
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    Note
    2x clips
  4. Install the car computer visor onto car computer
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    Note
    4x clips, Make sure all clips are fully seated and visor is properly aligned
  5. Slide the car computer into position on the bulkhead.
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    Push the passenger air bag up and towards the rear of the vehicle to provide clearance for the visor. Position the outboard studs near the coolant ports into place. Reach around the inboard side of the car computer to align the remaining studs on the bracket into the bulkhead.
  6. Connect the glove box USB cable to the car computer.
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    Note
    1x connector
  7. Install new nyloc nuts that attach the car computer to the bulkhead.
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    Note
    4x nyloc nuts (newer vehicles have 6x nyloc nuts), 13mm, 7.1 Nm
    Figure 5. Older car computer mounting style with 4 studs
    Figure 6. Newer car computer mounting style with 6 studs
  8. Remove the coolant plug from the car computer.
  9. Connect the outer coolant hose to the car computer mount.
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    Note
    1x spring clip, Perform push, pull and push to ensure the hose is fully seated
  10. Connect the inner coolant hose to the car computer mount.
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    Note
    1x spring clip, Perform push, pull and push to ensure the hose is fully seated
  11. Remove the coolant bottle cap
  12. Fill coolant bottle to base of the neck as indicated.
  13. Remove the absorbent material from below the car computer coolant hose connection points.
  14. Remove the absorbent material from beneath the car computer.
  15. Perform the following steps if the front passenger airbag was released earlier.
    1. Install new patch bolts (x4) that attach the front passenger airbag to the cross car beam (Figure C).
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      Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
      • Torx T30 socket or External Torx E10
    2. Connect the electrical connectors (x3 for North America, x2 for other regions) for the front passenger airbag (Figure D).
    Figure 7. Figure C
    Figure 8. Figure D
  16. Position the RH carpet locator bracket on the footwell, and then install the nuts (x2) that attach the bracket to the footwell.
    2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Newer vehicles might use clips instead of nuts.
  17. Install the electrical harness to the clips (x2) on the RH front main carpet, and then unfold the carpet back into position.
  18. Install the clips (x3) that attach the RH front main carpet to the footwell.
  19. Install the front passenger IP air wave duct, front passenger footwell air duct, glovebox, front passenger knee airbag, and all interior trim panels. See Duct - Air Wave - RH (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  20. Connect LV power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  21. Run TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGEvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode:
    • Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Coolant Purge Stop or Coolant Purge Start
    • Thermal ➜ Coolant System ➜ Coolant Purge Start
    via Service Mode Plus:
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Coolant Air Purge
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Coolant Air Purge
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Coolant Air Purge
    • Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Coolant Air Purge
    • Drive Unit ➜ Front Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Coolant Air Purge
    • Drive Unit ➜ Rear Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Coolant Air Purge
  22. Disable Service Mode via the touchscreen.
  23. Move RH front seat to original position
  24. Inspect coolant level and top off as necessary.
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    Note
    Ensure that fluid level is at Max line
  25. Install the coolant bottle cap
  26. Install the underhood storage unit and all other underhood ducting and panels. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).