Tesla Model S: Tuner - AM - FM (Remove and Replace)
Note: This procedure applies to both base and premium
tuners (premium pictured).
Removal
- Remove the driver side lower dash trim (refer to procedure).
- Remove the driver side dash footwell closing trim (refer to
procedure).
- Remove the 3 bolts that secure the retaining bracket to the
cross car beam (torque 6 Nm).
- Carefully lower the bracket into the footwell, to improvess
access to the tuner.
- Disconnect the 3 wiring harness connectors.
- Remove screws (x4) securing AM/FM module to bracket (torque 1
Nm).
- Carefully remove the module.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Use Toolbox to update or redeploy the firmware:
- If the vehicle is not running the latest firmware, run
the "Vehicle Firmware Update" procedure.
- If the vehicle is running the latest firmware, run the
"Firmware Redeploy" procedure.
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Removal
Remove the LH liftgate trim (refer to procedure).
Remove the screw that secures the amplifier to the liftgate.
Carefully disconnect the amplifier connector.
Release th
Removal
Remove the RH liftgate trim (refer to procedure).
Remove the screw that secures the RF filter to the liftgate
(torque 1 Nm).
Note: This procedure is for vehicles built before December
23, 2014. On newer vehicles, the satellite radio antenna is located
under the panoramic roof fixed glass (refer to procedure).
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Removal
Power the passenger seat fully rearward for access.
Remove the passenger footwell closing trim (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the fan harness connector and position the harness
aside.
Remove the screw that secures the heating duct to the HVAC
assembly (torq
Jacking Procedure
Follow the steps below to lift Model S. Ensure that any
non-Tesla repair facility is aware of these lifting points.
1. Position Model S centrally between the lift posts.
2. If your Model S is equipped with air suspension, it
automatically self-levels, even when power is off (see