2025-09-09

SD Card - Car Computer (HW3) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 21152502 0.42 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.

  • 2025-09-09: Released new procedure.
  • 1607771-00-A, MICRO SD CARD, INSTALLATION TOOL, HW3

Remove

  1. Open the RH front door and lower the window.
  2. Move the RH seat fully rearwards.
  3. Open the hood.
  4. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  5. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  6. Remove the RH floor mat.
  7. Remove the RH footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the RH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the RH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove the RH front door sill trim panel. See Trim - Sill Panel - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  12. Fold the RH front cabin carpet aside for access.
  13. Remove the RH center console side panel.
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    11x clips.
  14. Release the harness clip from the RH footrest panel.
  15. Remove the RH footrest panel. See Panel - Footrest - Front Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Install).
  16. Release the SD card from the slot in the car computer, and then remove the SD card from the vehicle.
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    Note
    x1 retaining tab.
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    Note
    Eject the SD card by sliding the locking tab away from the SD card. The SD card may eject quickly and fall. Once ejected and the SD card is still in car computer slot, it can be removed with tweezers.
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    Note
    Destroy the removed SD card.

Install

  1. Secure the SD card to the install guide.
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    Note
    Ensure the install guide slide is in the down position. Slide the SD card into the top of the tool from left to right until fully seated.
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    SD card contacts should be facing rearward during installation.
  2. Install the SD card.
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    Note
    Guide the SD card into the slot. Insert the guide to the stop. Slide the guide locking tab upward until an audible click and lock of the SD card. Remove the guide and confirm the SD card is fully seated.
  3. Reconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  4. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  5. Close the hood.
  6. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  7. Run ODIN routine PROC_ICE_X_FORMAT-SD-CARDvia Toolbox: (link).
  8. Run ODIN routine PROC_ICE_X_GATEWAY-REBOOTvia Toolbox: (link).
  9. Reinstall the software. See Firmware Reinstall - Touchscreen.
  10. Install the RH footrest panel. See Panel - Footrest - Front Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Install).
  11. Fold the RH main carpet back into place.
  12. Install the RH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  13. Install the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  14. Install the RH center console side panel.
  15. Install the RH footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  16. Install the front passenger floor mat.
  17. Restore the front passenger seat back to its original position.
  18. Raise the RH front window and close the door.