Tesla Rear Seat Entertainment System Installation Guide
This document provides detailed instructions for the disassembly and assembly of a rear seat entertainment system for Tesla vehicles. Follow these steps carefully to ensure a successful installation.
Safety First
Important: Always power off the car completely before beginning any electrical work or disassembly. This prevents potential short circuits and damage to the vehicle's systems.
The initial step involves powering off the car to prevent contact short circuits during the installation process. The image shows the car's central display, emphasizing the need for caution.
Disassembly Process
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Step 1: Power Off the Car.
Ensure the vehicle's power is completely off. This is crucial to prevent electrical short circuits during the installation process. The image shows the car's central display with a finger pointing to a menu option, emphasizing the need for caution.
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Step 2: Disassemble Baffle and Unload Rear Seat Guard.
Use a prying knife to carefully detach the baffle located under the armrest. A crowbar tool can be used to unload the guard component situated under the rear seat.
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Step 3: Remove Rear Seat Air Outlet.
Carefully pull out the air outlet vent from the rear seat console. The image shows hands gripping and pulling the vent.
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Step 4: Disconnect Air Outlet Connector.
Gently unplug the electrical connector(s) attached to the rear seat air outlet assembly. The image shows hands disconnecting these connectors.
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Step 5: Prepare Short-Circuit Interface.
Take out the short-circuit interface connector from the provided accessories package. The image displays this specialized connector.
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Step 6: Dock Short-Circuit Interface.
Connect the short-circuit interface components with the original vehicle's air outlet connection seat. The image shows hands performing this connection.
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Step 7: Connect Original Car Outlet.
Connect the original car's electrical outlet connector. The image shows hands connecting a black electrical connector.
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Step 8: Remove Screws and Middle Cover.
First, unscrew the screw located at the bottom right corner of the middle cover. Then, carefully pull the middle cover upwards to remove it. Images show screw removal and the middle cover being detached.
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Step 9: Pull Out Original Car Connector Seat.
Detach the original car's connector seat from its position. The image shows hands pulling out a blue electrical connector seat.
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Step 10: Take Out Host and Connecting Cable.
Prepare the new host unit and its connecting cable for installation. An image shows these components.
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Step 11: Insert Left Connector.
Connect the appropriate connector with the original car connector, starting with the left connector. The image shows hands connecting a white and blue connector.
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Step 12: Insert Right Connector.
Subsequently, insert the right connector into its designated socket. The image shows hands connecting a blue connector.
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Step 13: Plug in Entertainment Screen.
Connect the entertainment screen unit into its designated port within the original car's wiring harness. The image shows hands plugging the screen into the car's system.
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Step 14: Restore Middle Cover and Manage Wires.
When reassembling the middle cover, ensure that the newly installed wires are properly routed upwards to avoid pinching. The image shows hands placing the cover back.
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Step 15: Install Middle Cover.
Securely install the middle cover by pressing it into place. The image shows the cover being fitted.
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Step 16: Restore Lower Cover Plate.
Reinstall the lower cover plate of the rear section. The image shows hands fitting the lower cover.
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Step 17: Connect Host Power Supply.
Connect the host power supply socket with the male connector of the wire. A close-up image illustrates this connection.
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Step 18: Connect Main Engine and Line Connector Properly.
Ensure the main engine and line connectors are properly mated. The image shows hands connecting these electrical components.
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Step 19: Verify Car Screen Power.
Before installing the rear main unit, turn on the car's screen power and confirm that the power display is normal. An image shows connectors and a note about verifying power.
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Step 20: Align Rear Host Installation.
Align the rear host unit with the corresponding buckle positions for secure mounting. The image shows hands positioning the unit.
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Step 21: Complete Entertainment System Installation.
Ensure the entertainment system is fully seated and secured. The image shows the final placement of the screen unit.
System Functionality
The installed rear seat entertainment system allows control over the car's air conditioning, including wind blow speed and temperature settings. The interface displays current settings and offers various control options. The screen shows icons for temperature (?️), power (⏻), and fan (?).
