Tesla Model S: SD Card - Media Control Unit (Remove and Replace)
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/touch screen, carefully use a
plastic trim tool to press the SD card retaining tab away from the
socket. The SD card ejects from the socket.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Note: The following image shows the SD
card removed for clarity.
- Remove the SD card from the MCU/touchscreen.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
- Insert the SD card with the pins facing towards the touchscreen.
- Push the SD card into the socket until it snaps into place.
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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
shat
Removal
Remove the tailgate lower finisher (refer to procedure).
Pull back the watershield for access to the rear camera
electrical connector.
Note: If available, calibrate the forward facing camera using
the Camera Calibration Target (refer to procedure).
Note: This procedure describes how to perform a drive cycle
calibration on the
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Keep brake pedal pressed while stopped
Vehicle Hold is currently unavailable due to system constraints. When
stopping, use the brake pedal to bring your
vehicle to a complete stop and keep your vehicle stationary.
Continue to your destination. Your vehicle is OK to drive.
If Vehicle Hold is not
Removal
Remove the front aero shield panel
(refer to procedure).
Remove the bash plate extrusion
(refer to procedure).
Remove and discard the bolts (x2), shoulder
washers (x2), and washers (x2) that secure the bash plate stamping
to the front subframe skid