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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Stop charging at any time by disconnecting the charge
cable or touching Stop Charging on the touchscreen.
NOTE: To prevent unauthorized unplugging of the
charge cable, the charge cable latch remains locked and
Model S must be unlocked or able to recognize your key
before you can disconnect the c
To set up the Tesla mobile app to communicate with
your Model S:
1. Download the Tesla mobile app to your phone.
2. Log in to the Tesla mobile app by entering your Tesla
account credentials.
3. Enable mobile access to your Model S by touching
Controls > Safety > Mobile Access (see Control