Tesla Model 3: Connectivity Board - Car Computer (Remove and Replace)
Note: This procedure was formulated using a release candidate or
production model. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when
working on or near high-voltage systems and components.
Remove
- Remove the front passenger knee airbag. See Airbag - Knee - Front
Passenger (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the connectivity board.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the connectivity board to the car computer.
- Carefully slide the connectivity board downwards, and then remove the
board from the car computer.
Caution: Do not pull on the double Fakra electrical connector. Push on
the outer tabs to release the board from the car computer.
Install
- Locate the connectivity board into the car computer aperture.
Note: Use the top cover and car computer frame for initial guidance.
- Carefully press the front face of the connectivity board into the car
computer.
- Confirm that the connectivity board is fully inserted; slide the
connectivity board about 80% inward, and then slightly press the double
Fakra connector until the connectivity board is fully seated
Note: The LTE cassette must be sub-flush of the car computer frame
before continuing to the next step
- Install the bolt that atttches the connectivity board to the car
computer.
Torque 1 Nm
- Connect the electrical connector to the connectivity board.
- Install the front passenger knee airbag. See Airbag - Knee - Front
Passenger (Remove and Replace).
- Use Toolbox to update the vehicle firmware.
- Perform a functional check of the LTE service.
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Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Remove
DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements a
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Pliers, Clip Removal (1133569-00-A)
Remove
Remove the LH rear wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the bolt and release the clips (x16) that attach the LH rear
wheel arch liner to the vehicle, and then remove the liner from the vehicle
Torque 5 Nm
In
SPECIAL TOOLS
Kit, Badge Removal (1453028-00-A)
Fixture, Rear Badge, Model 3 (1134703-00-A)
Remove
Prepare the badge removal tool with approximately 60 centimeters of
monofilament line.
Raise the trunk lid, and position the badge removal tool so that the
monofilament line cuts under a corn