Tesla Model S: Media Control Unit - Touch Screen (Remove and Replace)
Backup
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox 2.0 or later to the vehicle.
- Select Panels > Gateway and Center Display > MCU
Cloner.
- Click MCU Backup to backup the MCU files.
- If the backup is successful, click MCU Disable to disable the
MCU. If the backup was not successful, contact Service Engineering.
Caution: Do not disable the MCU if the backup was not
successful.
Removal
- Remove the MCU/touch screen (refer to procedure).
- Remove the touch screen surround trim (refer to procedure).
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Restore
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox 2.0 or later to the vehicle.
- Select Panels > Gateway and Center Display > MCU
Cloner.
- Click MCU Restore to restore the MCU files.
- Update the vehicle firmware.
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Note: Vehicles in North America are not equipped with
a SIM extender; this procedure only applies to vehicles outside
of North America.
Removal
Remove the center underhood
Note: This procedure only applies to MCU/touch screens
that are revision E or later.
Removal
Remove the MCU/touch screen (refer to procedure).
Working from the top of the MCU
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Removal
Fully open the driver's door.
Move the driver's seat rearward for access.
Remove the LH center console closeout extension (refer to
procedure)
Remove the screws (x2) that secure the footwell closing trim to
the dash (torque 2 Nm).
Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the front wheel arch liner (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x2) and remove the front bumper support bar
(torque 11 Nm).
Remove the