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Tesla Model 3: Connectivity Board - Car Computer (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model 3 2017-2026 Service Manual / Infotainment / Car Computer / Connectivity Board - Car Computer (Remove and Replace)

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

  1. Remove the front passenger knee airbag. See Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).

Connectivity Board - Car Computer (Remove and Replace)

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the connectivity board.

Connectivity Board - Car Computer (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the bolt that attaches the connectivity board to the car computer.
  2. 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

  1. Locate the connectivity board into the car computer aperture.

Note: Use the top cover and car computer frame for initial guidance.

  1. Carefully press the front face of the connectivity board into the car computer.
  2. 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

  1. Install the bolt that atttches the connectivity board to the car computer. Torque 1 Nm
  2. Connect the electrical connector to the connectivity board.
  3. Install the front passenger knee airbag. See Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  4. Use Toolbox to update the vehicle firmware.
  5. Perform a functional check of the LTE service.

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