Headliner (without e-Call Button) (EMEA) - Retrofit: Install

2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Install
  1. Install the headliner. See Headliner - Remove and Install 
  2. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See TOOLBOX 3 - CONNECT AND DISCONNECT
  3. Using Toolbox 3 to change the configuration value for eCallEnabled  to enabled_ui_sos  . See GATEWAY CONFIGURATION (DISPLAY AND CHANGE)
  4. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Safety  and make sure that the SOS  shortcut button (1) and the SOS EMERGENCY CALL  button (2) are available on the touchscreen.
    NOTE: The SOS  shortcut button (1) takes the user directly to the Safety and Security tab, the SOS EMERGENCY CALL  button (2) makes the actual call when touched.
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  5. Using toolbox 3:
    1. Select the Actions  tab, and then type "VFOHC" in the search field.
    2. Run the ODIN routine TEST-SELF_VCLEFT_X_VFOHC and allow the routine to complete.
    3. Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
  6. Reinstall the vehicle firmware. See SOFTWARE REINSTALL - TOUCHSCREEN
  7. Inform the customer why the e-Call functionality has changed after the headliner retrofit and instruct them how to use the touchscreen to make an emergency call.
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