Module - Body Controller - Front (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 17152912 0.54 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 LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.
Remove
- Open the LH front door.
- Lower the LH front window.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the underhood storage unit access panel. See Underhood Storage Unit Access Panel (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
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Disconnect the front body controller module upper locking connectors (x2).
NotePush in the locking tabs, and then lift the levers to release the connectors.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Plastic trim tool
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Disconnect the front body controller module LH middle locking connector.
NotePush in the locking tab, and then lift the lever to release the connector.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Plastic trim tool
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Disconnect the front body controller module RH middle locking connectors (x2).
NoteSlide the locking mechanism outwards to release connector.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Plastic trim tool
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Disconnect the front body controller module lower locking connectors (x2).
NoteSlide the red locking tab outwards to release the connector.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Plastic trim tool
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Remove the bolt that attaches the front body controller module ground cable to the vehicle.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 4 in extension
- 10 mm deep socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the front body controller module to the vehicle.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 4 in extension
- 10 mm deep socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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Release the locating tabs (x2) that attach the front body controller module to the vehicle, and then remove the module and ground cable from the vehicle.
Install
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Position the front body controller module and ground cable on the vehicle, and then install the locating tabs (x2) that attach the module to the vehicle.
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Install the bolts (x3) that attach the front body controller module to the vehicle.NoteStart with the bolt on the side of the module.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 4 in extension
- 10 mm deep socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Ratchet/torque wrench
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Install the bolt that attaches the front body controller module ground cable to the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 4 in extension
- 10 mm deep socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Ratchet/torque wrench
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Connect the front body controller module lower locking connectors (x2).
NoteEngage the red locking tab.
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Connect the front body controller module RH middle locking connectors (x2).
NoteVerify the yellow locking tabs are fully opened. Seat connectors and mechanism will begin to engage.
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Connect the front body controller module LH middle locking connector.
NoteVerify the lever is fully opened. Seat connector and lever will being to engage.
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Connect the front body controller module upper locking connectors (x2).
NoteVerify the levers are fully opened. Seat connectors and levers will begin to engage.
- Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Connect toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
- In Toolbox 3, click the Actions/Autodiag tab, and type "Service_Redeploy".
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Click SERVICE CAN REDEPLOY, and then click Run and allow the routine to complete.
NoteSelect the "X" at the top right of window to close once complete.NoteThe routine will state pass, but the update will continue to run in the background.NoteThe UI will show the update progress.
- Verify the vehicle is configured with the latest firmware. See Firmware Update.
- Reestablish toolbox 3 connection. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
- In Toolbox 3, click the Actions/Autodiag tab, and type "Pump".
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Click TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_COOLANT-PUMPS-IDENTIFICATIONSearch for routine in ToolboxCoolant Pumps IdentificationThermal / Coolant System - Pump IdentificationThermal / Actions - Run Coolant Pumps Identification, and then click Run and allow the routine
to complete.
NoteSelect the "X" at the top right of window to close once complete.NoteEnsure "VCFRONT_a490_coolantPumpsNotIdentified" has cleared.
- In Toolbox 3, click the Actions/Autodiag tab, and type "Thermal Performance".
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Click TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-THERMAL-PERFORMANCESearch for routine in ToolboxHeat Pump Thermal System Performance Test, and then click Run and allow the routine to complete.
NoteSelect the "X" at the top right of window to close once complete.NoteIf the thermal test fails, see https://toolbox.teslamotors.com/articles/206000.
- Disconnect toolbox 3 and remove the laptop from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
- Adjust the headlights as required. See Headlights - Adjust - NA (Tool Method).
- Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
- Install the underhood storage unit access panel. See Underhood Storage Unit Access Panel (Remove and Replace).
- Install the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Raise the LH front window.
- Close the LH front door.