Tesla Model 3: Module - Steering Column Control
- Install
Install
- Install the fastener that attaches the steering
column control module to the steering column.
Torque 9 Nm

- Install an orange plastic retaining clip
(1028053-00-A) on the steering column control module
electrical connector.
- Connect the electrical connector to the steering
column control module.
- Perform a push-pull-push test to make sure that the
steering column control module electrical connector is
seated properly.
- Install the lower screw that attaches the steering
column lower shroud to the steering column.
Torque 1.5 Nm
- Install the upper screws that attach the steering
column lower shroud to the steering column.
Torque 1.5 Nm
- Install the clips that attach the steering column
upper shroud to the lower shroud.
- Remove the red locking tab from the new steering
column control module by lifting it off.
- Install the steering wheel. See Steering Wheel
(Remove and Install).
- Install the driver airbag. See Airbag - Driver
(Remove and Replace).
- Connect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and
Connect).
- Update the vehicle firmware.
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
- Using Toolbox, type "SCCM" in the search field,
click on "PING-TP_ SCCM," and then select Run.
- Using Toolbox, type "VCLEFT" in the search field,
click on "TEST-SELF_ VCLEFT_X_SWC," and then select Run.
- Using Toolbox, type "COLUMN" in the search field,
click on "TEST-SELF_ VCLEFT_X_STEERING-COLUMN," and then
select Run.
- Using Toolbox, type "COLUMN" in the search field,
click on "PROC-VCLEFT_ X_STEERING-COLUMN-CALIBRATION,"
and then select Run.
- Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood
Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat
Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
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Caution:
Vehicles built before March 25th, 2019 have 1st generation
front subframes. Vehicles built on March 25th, 2019 and
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Caution: Vehicles built before March 25th, 2019 have 1st generation
front subframes. Vehicles built on March 25th, 2019 and
after hav
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2
Post Lift.
Remove the LH front wheel.
SEE MORE:
Remove
Open the hood.
Release the clips (x12) that attach the rear underhood apron to the
vehicle, and then remove the apron from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Install
Install the driver side airbag into the pocket within the seatback
cover.
Note: Make sure that the driver side airbag mounting studs extend
out of the holes of the pocket.
Install the backrest foam down onto the seat back frame, and then
install the bottom of the foam into the fram