Tesla Model S: Module - Passive Safety Restraint - PSRCM (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position. Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass shatter.
Note: Before disconnecting the 12V power supply, ensure that the driver's door window is fully open. Failure to follow this instruction could result in vehicle lockout.
Removal
- Disconnect 12V power.
- Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to procedure.
- Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
- Remove the active suspension ECU for access (refer to procedure).
- Remove the T30 Torx bolts (x3) that secure the passive safety
restraint control module (PSRCM) to the body (torque 8 Nm).
Note: Components have been removed in this graphic to aid clarity.
- Disconnect the harness connectors (x2):
Note: The following substeps only show the driver's side harness connector. Perform steps 4a-4c on both harness connectors.
- Carefully use a small flathead screwdriver to push the black
tab away from the PSRCM.
Caution: The tab can detach from the connector and become lost if excessive pressure is applied. Do not apply excessive pressure when pushing the black tab away from the PSRCM.
- Press and hold down the red tab.
- While continuing to hold down the red tab, unlatch the
connector.
- Carefully use a small flathead screwdriver to push the black
tab away from the PSRCM.
- Remove the PSRCM from the vehicle.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
- Flash the PSRCM module:
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox 2.0 or later to the vehicle. Note: It is necessary to connect both the diagnostic cable and the chassis CAN cable.
- In Toolbox, select Panels > Restraint System > Airbag Program.
- Click the Run button.
- Follow the onscreen instructions and click Finish when finished.
- Sit in the driver's seat. Step on the brake pedal to turn on the drive rail to cycle the power on the vehicle.
- Ensure that the airbag safety indicator light displays on the
instrument cluster during vehicle startup and then turns off after 6
seconds.
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Removal
Remove the active suspension ECU (refer to procedure).
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Removal
Move both front seats to their rearmost positions.
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Warning: "Jack mode" must
be activated on vehicles with air suspension before lifting the
vehicle. Failure to do this might lead to suspension damage and
could cause serious personal injury.
Note: Vehicles with air
suspension might need the suspension to be set to "High" or "Very
Powering Off
When you finish driving, simply exit the vehicle. When
you leave Model S with your phone key and key fob, it
powers off automatically, turning off the instrument
panel and touchscreen.
Model S also powers off automatically after being in
Park for 30 minutes, even if you are sitting in the drive
