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Overhead Console - Front (without e-Call Button) (EMEA) - Retrofit: Procedure
2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Procedure
- Open the LH front door and lower the window.
- Put the vehicle in service mode through the touchscreen. See SERVICE MODE
- Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT)
- Remove the front overhead console. See Overhead Console - Front - Remove and Replace
- Pull the FOHC connector (X299) outwards for access
- Remove 2 - 4 cm of the electrical tape from the harness.NOTE: Take care not to damage the wires while using a blade to remove the tape.
- Release the locking clips from the connector
- Remove pin 6 (X299-6) from the connectorNOTE: Use the pin drag kit to release the locking tab, then pull out the wire.
- Cut off the terminal from the removed wire.
- Apply heat shrink tube to the cut wire end, and then apply heat to prevent the wire from making contact.
- Remove pin 12 (X299-12) from the electrical connector, and then repeat steps 9and 10.
- Remove pin 14 (X299-14) from the electrical connector, and then repeat steps 9 and 10.
- Remove pin 15 (X299-15) from the electrical connector, and then repeat steps 9 and 10.
- Remove pin 16 (X299-16) from the electrical connector, and then repeat steps 9 and 10.
- Use electrical tape to attach the removed wires from connector X299 to the FOHC harness.NOTE: Use the yellow electrical tape in the kit to denote a rework has been performed.
- Install the front overhead console assembly to the headliner. See Overhead Console - Front - Remove and Replace .
- Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See TOOLBOX 3 (CONNECT AND DISCONNECT) .
- Usie Toolbox 3 to change the configuration value for eCallEnabled to enabled_ui_sos . See GATEWAY CONFIGURATION (DISPLAY AND CHANGE) .
- 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.
- Using toolbox 3:
- Select the Actions tab, and then type "VFOHC" in the search field.
- Run the ODIN routine TEST-SELF_VCLEFT_X_VFOHC and allow the routine to complete.
- Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
- Reinstall the vehicle firmware. See SOFTWARE REINSTALL - TOUCHSCREEN .
- Exit Service Mode. See SERVICE MODE .
- 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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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.