Module - Body Controller - Front (2025+) (Remove and Replace)
Correction code
New
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.
- Open LH front door
- Lower LH front window
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Open hood
NoteSelect Controls > Frunk Open
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Remove rear underhood apron
Note8x clips
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Power off vehicle from center display
NoteVia Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
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Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
Note2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection
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Remove LH underhood apron
Note10x clips
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Remove RH underhood apron
Note10x clips
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Remove front underhood apron
Note7x clips
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Remove tow hook from frunk access panel
Note3x clips
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Remove frunk access panel
Note3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector
- Remove frunk carpet
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Remove frunk assembly
Note4x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
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Release upper connections on front controller
Note2x locking connectors, Push in locking tabs and lift levers to release
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Release LH middle connection on front controller
Note1x locking connector, Push in locking tab and lift lever to release
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Release RH middle connections on front controller
Note2x locking connectors, Slide locking mechanism outwards to release
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Release lower connections on front controller
Note2x locking connectors, Slide red locking tab outwards to release
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Remove bolt securing front controller ground cable
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
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Remove bolts securing front controller
Note3x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
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Remove front controller from vehicle and release ground cable from multi system beam
Note2x locating tabs, 1x ground cable
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Position front controller for installation and position ground cable
Note2x locating tabs, 1x ground cable
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Install bolts securing front controller
Note3x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm. Start with the side bolt
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Install bolt securing front controller ground cable
Note1x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
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Secure lower connections on front controller
Note2x locking connectors, Engage red locking tab
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Secure RH middle connections on front controller
Note2x locking connectors, Verify yellow locking tabs are fully opened, Seat connectors and mechanism will begin to engage
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Secure LH middle connection for front controller
Note1x locking connector, Verify lever is fully opened, Seat connector and lever will being to engage
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Secure upper connections for front controller
Note2x locking connectors, Verify levers are fully opened, Seat connectors and levers will begin to engage
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Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector
Note2x connectors Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated
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Release IP service panel
Note2x tabs, 4x datums, Release top tabs and slide rearward
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Connect to vehicle using Toolbox 3
NoteNavigate to https://toolbox.teslamotors.com and establish connection to vehicle, Select connection status icon at top right corner then select connect locally, Icon will turn green when connected, Successful connection will automatically unlock vehicle gateway and place UI in Service Mode Plus, Media converter box powered by laptop USB or 12v power outlet, Ethernet connection will provide communication, If RJ45 ethernet connector present at service panel media converter box not required, Vehicles built 4/5/2024 onwards have OBDII connection integrated into drivers lower IP cover, Use OBDII connection if this applies, Some vehicles may have both RJ45 and OBDII, If vehicle has both RJ45 and OBD-II then connect via RJ45, For local connection issues with Toolbox 3 refer to https://toolbox.teslamotors.com/articles/43695
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Reinstall software via UI
NoteVia Controls > Service Mode > Software Reinstall, Select Reinstall button at Software Reinstall dialogue box, Reinstall will begin immediately, Once firmware redeploy is complete, Verify release notes are present via UI
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Perform VCFRONT post replacement through Service UI
NoteSelect Controls > Low Voltage > Procedures > VCFRONT Post Replacement > VCFRONT Post Replacement, click Run, close once routine is succeeded
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Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and Diagnostics Adapter Ethernet Harness
NoteIf RJ45 ethernet diagnostic connector present media converter box not required disconnect directly from laptop using an RJ45 Ethernet cable or OBDII connection
- Run ODIN routine PROC_ICE_X_EXIT-SERVICE-MODEvia Toolbox: (link)
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Secure IP service panel
Note2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP
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Set air suspension ride height to “Standard” and place into Jack Mode
NoteUsing center display > Controls > Suspension > ''Standard'', Using center display > Controls > Service > ''JACK MODE''
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Switch headlights ON through UI
NoteVia Controls > Lights > Headlights
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Position headlight aimer in front of LH headlamp
NotePosition 30cm distance from surface of headlamp lens, Adjust height as necessary to match center point of headlamp (~70cm), Operating range for tester is 200-500mm
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Power on headlight aimer
NotePlug into power outlet if necessary
- Use knobs on base to adjust tester level
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Use the visor/laser to line up the tester horizontally to the hood struts
NoteIf the headlight aimer can move between RH and LH headlamps while maintaining the same laser angle projected onto the struts, it is set correctly - perpendicular to the car
- Select "Test US"
- Select "Free Test"
- Select "Headlight" and adjust to "VOR" using the + / - buttons
- Select "Light" setting and adjust to "LED"
- Select "OK"
- Select "OK" again to proceed past fog light settings
- Apply white sheet of paper to LH headlamp to locate light focal point
- Select the laser icon and adjust the tester horizontal and vertical position to the LH light focal point
- Turn off laser guide and remove paper from LH headlamp
- Select the LH low beam icon and select the low beam button at the bottom of the screen
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Adjust the vertical aim of the LH headlamp
NoteTarget 0.00", Tolerance +/- 1.00", Turn adjuster counterclockwise to raise and clockwise to lower beam level, Do not sit in vehicle as this will affect headlamp height
- Select the save icon to record results
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Position headlight aimer in front of RH headlamp
NotePosition ~30cm distance from surface of headlamp lens, Adjust height as necessary to match center point of headlamp (~70cm), Operating range for tester is 200-500mm
- Apply white sheet of paper to RH headlamp to locate light focal point
- Select the laser icon and adjust the tester horizontal and vertical position to RH light focal point
- Turn off laser guide and remove paper from RH headlamp
- Select the RH low beam icon and select the low beam button at the bottom of the screen
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Adjust the vertical aim of the RH headlamp
NoteTarget 0.00", Tolerance +/- 1.00", Turn adjuster counterclockwise to raise and clockwise to lower beam level, Do not sit in vehicle as this will affect headlamp height
- Select the save icon to record results
- Select the save icon again to view test results
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Remove headlight aimer away from vehicle
NoteUnplug the Aimer and move it .
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Switch headlights to AUTO through UI
NoteVia Controls > Lights > Headlights
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Remove air suspension from Jack Mode
NoteSelect Controls > Service > Jack Mode
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Install frunk assembly
Note4x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
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Install frunk carpet
NoteVerify carpet is properly seated under the seal
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Install frunk access panel
Note3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector
- Install tow hook onto frunk access panel
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Install front underhood apron
Note7x clips
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Install RH underhood apron
Note10x clips
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Install LH underhood apron
Note10x clips
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Install rear underhood apron
Note8x clips
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Close hood
NotePress firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
- Raise LH front window
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Close LH front door
NoteClose doors