2025-04-22

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.

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This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.
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This procedure describes work that is specific to 2025+ Model S.
  1. Open LH front door
  2. Lower LH front window
  3. Open hood
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    Select Controls > Frunk Open
  4. Remove rear underhood apron
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    8x clips
  5. Power off vehicle from center display
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    Via Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
  6. Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
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    2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection
  7. Remove LH underhood apron
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    10x clips
  8. Remove RH underhood apron
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    10x clips
  9. Remove front underhood apron
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    7x clips
  10. Remove tow hook from frunk access panel
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    3x clips
  11. Remove frunk access panel
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    3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector
  12. Remove frunk carpet
  13. Remove frunk assembly
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    4x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
  14. Release upper connections on front controller
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    2x locking connectors, Push in locking tabs and lift levers to release
  15. Release LH middle connection on front controller
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    1x locking connector, Push in locking tab and lift lever to release
  16. Release RH middle connections on front controller
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    2x locking connectors, Slide locking mechanism outwards to release
  17. Release lower connections on front controller
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    2x locking connectors, Slide red locking tab outwards to release
  18. Remove bolt securing front controller ground cable
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
  19. Remove bolts securing front controller
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
  20. Remove front controller from vehicle and release ground cable from multi system beam
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    2x locating tabs, 1x ground cable
  21. Position front controller for installation and position ground cable
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    2x locating tabs, 1x ground cable
  22. Install bolts securing front controller
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    3x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm. Start with the side bolt
  23. Install bolt securing front controller ground cable
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    1x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
  24. Secure lower connections on front controller
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    2x locking connectors, Engage red locking tab
  25. Secure RH middle connections on front controller
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    2x locking connectors, Verify yellow locking tabs are fully opened, Seat connectors and mechanism will begin to engage
  26. Secure LH middle connection for front controller
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    1x locking connector, Verify lever is fully opened, Seat connector and lever will being to engage
  27. Secure upper connections for front controller
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    2x locking connectors, Verify levers are fully opened, Seat connectors and levers will begin to engage
  28. Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector
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    2x connectors Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated
  29. Release IP service panel
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    2x tabs, 4x datums, Release top tabs and slide rearward
  30. Connect to vehicle using Toolbox 3
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    Navigate 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
  31. Reinstall software via UI
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    Via 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
  32. Perform VCFRONT post replacement through Service UI
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    Select Controls > Low Voltage > Procedures > VCFRONT Post Replacement > VCFRONT Post Replacement, click Run, close once routine is succeeded
  33. Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and Diagnostics Adapter Ethernet Harness
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    If RJ45 ethernet diagnostic connector present media converter box not required disconnect directly from laptop using an RJ45 Ethernet cable or OBDII connection
  34. Run ODIN routine PROC_ICE_X_EXIT-SERVICE-MODEvia Toolbox: (link)
  35. Secure IP service panel
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    2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP
  36. Set air suspension ride height to “Standard” and place into Jack Mode
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    Using center display > Controls > Suspension > ''Standard'', Using center display > Controls > Service > ''JACK MODE''
  37. Switch headlights ON through UI
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    Via Controls > Lights > Headlights
  38. Position headlight aimer in front of LH headlamp
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    Position 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
  39. Power on headlight aimer
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    Plug into power outlet if necessary
  40. Use knobs on base to adjust tester level
  41. Use the visor/laser to line up the tester horizontally to the hood struts
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    If 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
  42. Select "Test US"
  43. Select "Free Test"
  44. Select "Headlight" and adjust to "VOR" using the + / - buttons
  45. Select "Light" setting and adjust to "LED"
  46. Select "OK"
  47. Select "OK" again to proceed past fog light settings
  48. Apply white sheet of paper to LH headlamp to locate light focal point
  49. Select the laser icon and adjust the tester horizontal and vertical position to the LH light focal point
  50. Turn off laser guide and remove paper from LH headlamp
  51. Select the LH low beam icon and select the low beam button at the bottom of the screen
  52. Adjust the vertical aim of the LH headlamp
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    Target 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
  53. Select the save icon to record results
  54. Position headlight aimer in front of RH headlamp
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    Position ~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
  55. Apply white sheet of paper to RH headlamp to locate light focal point
  56. Select the laser icon and adjust the tester horizontal and vertical position to RH light focal point
  57. Turn off laser guide and remove paper from RH headlamp
  58. Select the RH low beam icon and select the low beam button at the bottom of the screen
  59. Adjust the vertical aim of the RH headlamp
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    Target 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
  60. Select the save icon to record results
  61. Select the save icon again to view test results
  62. Remove headlight aimer away from vehicle
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    Unplug the Aimer and move it .
  63. Switch headlights to AUTO through UI
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    Via Controls > Lights > Headlights
  64. Remove air suspension from Jack Mode
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    Select Controls > Service > Jack Mode
  65. Install frunk assembly
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    4x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
  66. Install frunk carpet
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    Verify carpet is properly seated under the seal
  67. Install frunk access panel
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    3x clips, 3x hooks, 1x connector
  68. Install tow hook onto frunk access panel
  69. Install front underhood apron
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    7x clips
  70. Install RH underhood apron
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    10x clips
  71. Install LH underhood apron
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    10x clips
  72. Install rear underhood apron
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    8x clips
  73. Close hood
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    Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
  74. Raise LH front window
  75. Close LH front door
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    Close doors