BASIC CCS UPGRADE INSTALL DIY GUIDE

[Undisclosed]

Does this part work on a 2018 Model 3?

Yes but you need a bundle of wires as well..

Retrofit CCS compatibility onto earlier (NA) Model 3 - DIY approach

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[Radlaw]

Does this part work on a 2018 Model 3?

Yes, I just did my 2018 Tesla 3 yesterday. Be sure you have a softward update available and the modification harness in addition to the ECU. See above post.

 

[ccobka]

Thanks for the write up, just got installed on 2021MY

 

[sohmal3]

Since I haven't seen a basic walkthru I'll just have this here for reference for those of you who are curious what steps are needed to get this done.

2021 Model Y Performance build date of 9/21

Part# 1537264-00-B

Price: $152 after tax from Tesla San Francisco

Tools: flat head screwdriver, 10mm socket with 6 inch extention

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1. Pry off the tail gate plastic protector...note i have metal pieces but its a pull straight up from the left side, give it a good pull and it will come lose very easily

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2. remove plastic round clip with flat head screw driver...its the one at the top of the pic

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3. remove this plastic piece...pull straight up , comes out easily

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4. remove plastic clip the one in the middle and remove the entire piece for the plastic pocket

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5. pry the panel with your hands pull slowly down the length of the panel...

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6. unplug the rear cigarette 12v power clip

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7. The ecu is behind the black plastic bracket

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8. remove the 10mm bolt and slide the ecu to the right and it should come out after you unplug three connectors....one of them was a little stuck but work slowly. the car will make some sounds when you start unplugging these clips. Plug in new ecu and re-install.

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9. update the software!

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10. wooo!

How did you update the software? Is there a way to force reupdate the same software version or do I have to wait for next update to arrive before I consider installing ECU?

 

[Wetbandit]

This worked perfectly for my MY 2021 Long range. Ordered the ASY. CHARGE PORT 1.00 CONTROLLER GEN 4, NA.(1537264-00-B) from the Tesla Service Center for $150. Waited until I had an update and installed at home. Thanks for the instructions and photos.