How to remove trunk trim to access the ECU?

[Yipsan]

I just did it and it really was not difficult. I had 16.3 waiting and installed it afterwards. I hope the pictures attached helps.

 

[Yipsan]

forgot to mention, i did not fully remove the side panel, just flexed the rear portion out of the corner pocket, then hinged / angled it out so i can access the ecu.

 

[Baines]

Wife took our other car for her errands, so I was able to quickly get back to it. Disassembled the same way, but this time I guided the plastic pin (see pic) into the right spot first, then everything clipped back together perfectly!

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Running into the same issue, did you have to remove rear seat cushions to get better access?

 

[minnesnowta]

Running into the same issue, did you have to remove rear seat cushions to get better access?

Yeah, it helped get the seat out of the way a little better.

 

[jamieorc]

I did this upgrade this morning. The hardest part was disassembling and reassembling the interior. Be careful with clips and the smaller electric wiring connector for the seat release.

After I used service mode to reinstall the software. No problems.

Tested on 120 volt charging, ChargePoint L2 and ChargePoint CSS. All working fine.

I did not disconnect any batteries. As others noted, the service manual does not require this.

 

[jamieorc]

I’ve successfully used CCS chargers a bunch of times in the past week. Allowed me to go places in NM and CO I couldn’t have.

I’m very glad companies are adopting Tesla’s NACS in the future. CCS cables are heavy and unwieldy. I can’t imagine a little old lady managing these awful things.