Correction code 17012408 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 to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

1. Open LH front door
2. Open hood
   Note

   Via Controls > Front Trunk
3. Remove RH underhood apron
   Note

   9x clips

   

   

4. Remove rear underhood apron
   Note

   8x clips

   

   

5. Release cabin filter cover and RH side of cowl screen panel
   Note

   2x tabs, 2x push clips, Secure cowl onto strut

   

   

   

6. Remove bolts securing front HVAC filter housing
   Note

   2x bolts, 10mm, 1.5 Nm

   

7. Remove front HVAC filter housing
   Note

   2x tabs

   

8. Remove rear HVAC filter housing and rubber HVAC intake drain diverter
   Note

   4x nuts, 10mm, 6 Nm

   

9. Power off vehicle via UI
   Note

   Via Controls > Safety > Power Off
10. Disconnect 12V battery negative terminal
    Note

    1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm

    

11. Disconnect first responder loop
    Note

    1x connector, Release red locking tab

    

    

12. Remove battery fuse box cover
    Note

    4x tabs

    

13. Disconnect 12V positive battery terminal from battery fuse box
    Note

    1x nut, 13mm, 10 Nm, Do not mix up nut

    

14. Cut off nut securing DCDC positive terminal to battery fuse box
    Note

    If nut is not cross-threaded then skip this step, Cover fuse box with shop towel to protect from debris, Vacuum debris as needed, Make sure to wear proper PPE for cutting, Do not breathe in fumes

    

15. Disconnect DCDC positive terminal from 12V battery fuse box
    Note

    1x nut, 13mm,12 Nm

    

16. Release battery fuse box from the 12V battery strap
    Note

    1x nut, 8mm, 5 Nm, discard nyloc nut

    

17. Disconnect SRS pyrotechnic connector
    Note

    1x connector, Press 2x lock tabs then gently remove connector

    

    

18. Remove front harness upper wire terminals from 12V battery fuse box
    Note

    7x nuts, 8mm, 5 Nm, Note orientation of terminals, Nuts can be threaded back on to prevent studs from falling out

    

19. Remove 12V battery fuse box wire separator cover
    Note

    2x tabs

    

    

20. Remove front harness lower wire terminals from 12V battery fuse box
    Note

    5x nuts, 8mm, 5 Nm, Note orientation of terminals, Nuts can be threaded back on to prevent studs from falling out

    

21. Remove 12V battery fuse box

    

22. Remove vendor label from 12V battery fuse box

    

23. Remove original nut and bolt

    

    

24. Position aluminum insert onto 12V battery fuse box
    Note

    Insert is substituting previously removed nut and stud

    

    

    

25. Adhere vendor label onto 12V battery fuse box
    Note

    Allow 1 minute dry time, Clean area around insert then apply double sided tape. Another alternative can be couple layers of insulation tape (vinyl tape)

    

    

    

    

26. Secure 12V battery fuse box studs
    Note

    12x studs, Apply masking tape

    

27. Position 12V battery fuse box

    

    

28. Torque nuts securing front harness lower wire terminals to 12V battery fuse box
    Note

    5x nuts, 8mm, 5 Nm, Use new nyloc nuts if available

    

    

29. Torque nuts securing front harness lower wire terminals to 12V battery fuse box
    Note

    5x nuts, 8mm, 5 Nm, Use new nyloc nuts if available

    

    

30. Install 12V battery fuse box wire separator cover
    Note

    2x tabs

    

    

31. Position front harness upper wire terminals onto 12V battery fuse box
    Note

    7x nuts, 8mm, 5 Nm, Note orientation of terminals, Nuts can be threaded back on to prevent studs from falling out

    

    

32. Torque nuts securing front harness upper wire terminals to 12V battery fuse box
    Note

    7x nuts, 8mm, 5 Nm, Use new nyloc nuts if available

    

    

33. Connect SRS pyrotechnic connector
    Note

    1x connector, Secure harness onto wire separator cover

    

34. Install nut securing 12V battery fuse box to strap
    Note

    1x nut, 8mm, 5 Nm, Use new nyloc nut if available, Adjust fuse box as needed

    

    

35. Remove masking tape from 12V battery fuse box studs
    Note

    12x studs

    

    

36. Connect DCDC positive terminal onto 12V battery fuse box
    Note

    1x bolt, 13mm, 12 Nm, Apply med-strength thread locker to bolt

    

    

    

37. Connect 12V positive battery terminal to battery fuse box
    Note

    1x nut, 13mm, 10 Nm, Do not mix up nut

    

    

38. Install battery fuse box cover
    Note

    4x tabs

    

39. Install rear HVAC filter housing and rubber HVAC intake drain diverter
    Note

    4x nuts, 10mm, 6 Nm

    

    

40. Connect first responder loop
    Note

    1x connector, Engage red locking tab

    

    

41. Connect 12V battery negative terminal
    Note

    1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm

    

42. Install front HVAC filter housing
    Note

    2x tabs

    

43. Install bolts securing front HVAC filter housing
    Note

    2x bolts, 10mm, 1.5 Nm

    

44. Secure RH side of cowl screen panel and cabin filter cover
    Note

    2x tabs, 2x push clips, Release cowl from strut

    

    

45. Install rear underhood apron
    Note

    8x clips

    

    

46. Install RH underhood apron
    Note

    9x clips

    

    

47. Close hood
    Note

    Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
48. Close LH front door