2025-04-22

Module - Body Controller - LH (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. Move LH front seat backward
  4. Remove LH mid A-pillar trim
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    1x clip, 2x tabs
  5. Remove LH lower A-pillar trim
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    7x clips
  6. Open hood
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    Select Controls > Frunk Open
  7. Remove rear underhood apron
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    8x clips
  8. Power off vehicle from center display
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    Via Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
  9. 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
  10. Remove LH footwell cover
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    1x connector, 2x magnets
  11. Remove fasteners securing LH knee air bag assembly to vehicle
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Discard after removal
  12. Remove LH knee air bag assembly from vehicle
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    3x connectors, 1x clip, 6x tabs, Release 2x locking tab on airbag connector
  13. Fold LH front cabin carpet aside for access
  14. Release LH harness bracket from body
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    2x clips
  15. Secure vent to main front body harness
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    Use a zip tie to temporarily move vent out of the way
  16. Release harness clip from LH controller and disconnect connector
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    2x clips, 1x connector, 1x red locking tab
  17. Disconnect J9 X037 Frunk connector
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    1x connector
  18. Disconnect J1/J2 X030A/B Body 1 connector
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    1x connector, Release lock then remove
  19. Disconnect J4 X032 Body 3 Connector
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    1x connector
  20. Disconnect J6/J7 X038A/B Body 5 connector
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    1x connector, Release lock then remove
  21. Disconnect J5 X034 Body 4 connector
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    1x connector, Release lock then remove
  22. Disconnect J3 X031 Body 2 connector
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    1x connector, Release lock then remove
  23. Disconnect J8 X039 Body 6 Connector
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    1x connector
  24. Disconnect J14 X036 Power connector
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    1x connector, Release lock then remove
  25. Disconnect J11 X033B Door 2 connector
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    1x connector
  26. Disconnect J10 X033A Door connector
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    1x connector
  27. Disconnect J12 X035 Dash connector
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    1x connector, Release lock then remove
  28. Disconnect IP harness connectors
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    2x connector, Release lock then remove
  29. Move harness bundle aside for access to LH controller
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    1x clip
  30. Remove nut securing LH body controller to body
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    1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm, Discard nylon nut after removal
  31. Remove LH controller from vehicle
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    1x tab, Carefully release LH controller from stud then lift upwards to release from tab and remove from vehicle
  32. Install LH body controller onto vehicle
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    1x tab, Position LH controller into vehicle, attach tab onto body and align into body stud
  33. Install nut securing LH body controller to body
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    1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm, Install new nylon nut
  34. Position harness bundle to LH body controller
  35. Connect IP harness connectors
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    2x connectors, Fully seat connectors then engage locks
  36. Connect J12 X035 Dash connector
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    1x connector, Fully seat connector then engage lock
  37. Connect J10 X033A Door connector
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    1x connector
  38. Connect J11 X033B Door 2 connector
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    1x connector
  39. Connect J14 X036 Power connector
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    1x connector, Fully seat connector then engage lock
  40. Connect J8 X039 Body 6 Connector
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    1x connector
  41. Connect J3 X031 Body 2 connector
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    1x connector, Fully seat connector then engage lock
  42. Connect J5 X034 Body 4 connector
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    1x connector, Fully seat connector then engage lock
  43. Connect J6/J7 X038A/B Body 5 connector
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    1x connector, Fully seat connector then engage lock
  44. Connect J4 X032 Body 3 Connector
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    1x connector
  45. Connect J1/J2 X030A/B Body 1 connector
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    1x connector, Fully seat connector then engage lock
  46. Connect J9 X037 Frunk connector
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    1x connector
  47. Secure harness clips from LH controller and connect connector
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    2x clips, 1x connector, 1x red locking tab
  48. Release vent to main front body harness
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    Cut zip tie to move vent back into original position
  49. Secure LH harness bracket to body
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    2x clips
  50. Fold LH main carpet back into place
  51. Install LH knee air bag assembly from vehicle
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    3x connectors, 1x clip, 6x tabs, Release 2x locking tab on airbag connector
  52. Secure fasteners securing LH knee air bag assembly to vehicle
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Discard after removal
  53. Install LH footwell cover
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    1x connector, 2x magnets
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. Install rear underhood apron
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    8x clips
  58. Close hood
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    Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
  59. Install LH lower A-pillar trim
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    7x clips, Verify weather seal is seated properly
  60. Install LH mid A-pillar trim
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    1x clip, 2x tabs, Verify weather seal is seated properly
  61. Close LH front door
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    Close doors
  62. Close RH front door
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    The operator needs to sit in the front passenger seat, move seat as needed
  63. Perform VCLEFT post replacement procedure through Service UI
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    Select Controls > Low Voltage > Procedures > VCLEFT Post Replacement > VCLEFT Post Replacement, click Run, close once routine is succeeded Keep LH front seat clear from all items/objects during calibration
  64. 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
  65. Move LH front seat to original position
  66. Open RH front door
  67. Raise RH front window
  68. Close RH front door