Tesla Model S: Casing - Transmitter - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Caution: Perform this procedure while using the proper anti-electrostatic
discharge equipment. Refer to TN-14-92-003, "Electrostatic Discharge
Tooling".
Removal
- Remove the transmitter battery.
- Hold the transmitter in one hand. Place the blade of a flat
screwdriver or similar object on the edge of the side panel, then
press away from the transmitter to release the side panel.
- Repeat step 2 on the other side panel.
- Release the 4 clips, then remove the bottom panel.
- Remove and retain the circuit board.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
- Discard the other components.
Installation
- Place the internal structure in the top panel.
- Place the 3 buttons in the internal structure.
Note: Place the shortest button in the front hole,
the tallest button in the middle hole, and the medium-length
button in the rear hole.
Note: If a button does not sit flush with the
internal structure, it is in the wrong position.
- Insert the circuit board with the buttons facing down.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
- Install the bottom cover.
- Install the side covers.
Note: Position the tabs on the side cover in the
notches at the top of the transmitter, then rotate the side
cover into position.
- Install the battery.
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Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
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Warning: To
avoid personal injury, wear cut-resistant gloves when performing
this operation.
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