Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Tesla Model SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 16 (Infotainment System -- Model 3)
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- Touchscreen
- Car Computer
- Car Computer - Remove and Install
- Car Computer (RHD) - Remove and Install
- Car Computer (Remove and Replace)
- Car Computer (Info-Ryzen) - Remove and Install
- Connectivity Board - Car Computer (HW2.5) - Remove and Replace
- SD Card - Car Computer - Remove and Replace
- SD Card - Car Computer (HW3) - Remove and Replace
- SIM Card - Car Computer - Remove and Replace
- SIM Card - Card Computer (eCall) - Remove and Replace
- SIM Card - Car Computer (Info-Ryzen) - Retrofit
- Visor - Car Computer (Info-Ryzen) - Remove and Replace
- Audio System - Speakers Subwoofer Amplifier
- Amplifier - Audio - External - Remove and Replace
- Chime - Power Trunk - Remove and Replace
- Speaker - Dash - Center - Remove and Replace
- Speaker - Dash - LH - Remove and Replace
- Speaker - Headliner - LH - Remove and Replace
- Speaker - Emergency - Remove and Replace
- Speaker - Front Door - LH - Remove and Replace
- Speaker - Parcel Shelf - LH - Remove and Replace
- Speaker - Rear Door - LH - Remove and Replace
- Subwoofer - Remove and Replace
- Tweeter - Dash - Remove and Replace
- Tweeter - Front Door - LH - Remove and Replace
- Audio System - Bluetooth
- Audio System - USB Media Port
- Antenna - FM HD Radio
- Antenna - GPS
- Antenna - Wi-Fi
- Antenna - eCall
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.