Tesla Model 3 Remote Telematics Unit Installation Guide

Topics Included

1. Getting Started
2. Contact Information
3.Power Down & Disconnect Battery
4. RTU Installation
5. Quick Guide & Summary

1. Getting Started

Important Notes: You must read before you start each installation and the vehicle must be disconnected from any charger.

These instructions are specific to the 2020 onwards Tesla Model 3 Only. For all other Tesla Models, please contact Airmax Customer Support.

1. Before proceeding with the installation, open the driver side window and one window in the rear of the vehicle.

2. Ensure the driver’s door and one of the rear doors are open.

WARNING: When the vehicle is powered down, the doors and windows will not be able to open and you may be locked in/out of the vehicle.

3. Open the front battery to access the vehicle’s 12v battery

4. Finally, before proceeding you must power down, shut off and disconnect the vehicle batteries. The following steps outline the sequence of steps to achieve this.

2. Contact Information

Initial communications or technical support should be made to:

Tel: 0333 358 3489

Email: support@airmaxremote.com

For any returned equipment, please contact the Airmax Customer Support for authorisation.

For online queries and FAQ’s, please visit:

Support: support.airmaxremote.com

3.Power Down & Disconnect Battery

1. Within the Touchscreen Control Centre, select the setting icon and navigate to Safety & Security.

Open Menu

Click

2. Open the bonnet and remove the plastic panel shown in the adjacent image.

3. Disconnect the negative side of the battery

4. Lift the rear, nearside seat inside the vehicle. On the front edge of the seat there are two hidden clips, one on the passenger’s side and one on the driver’s side. Feel along the front edge and slide the clip to the passenger side. This unlocks the rear seat.

5. Disconnect the plug by moving the locking bar to the side.

NOTE: As the connector is removed there will be a loud knock as the contactor is released.

The vehicle is now completely powered down.

6. Whilst at the rear of the vehicle, remove the panel located below the air vent between the driver and passenger seats. It’s held by clips each side so use a panel puller.

7. Disconnect the large connector and fit the Airmax T-harness in its place.
DO NOT connect the telematics device (RTU) at this stage.

8. Reverse the process. Power the vehicle and reconnect the main power connector under the passenger’s seat and slide the locking bar over to hold it secure.

9. Replace the polystyrene packing and push the rear seat back into position until the two clips lock it in place.

10. Under the bonnet reconnect the negative terminal to the battery and replace the plastic cover.

4. RTU Installation

11. Make sure you are seated in the driver’s seat and can visibly see the RTU and its lights.

12. Please refer to the standard Hardware Versions v3.0/3.5 Installation Guide for how to complete installation.

NOTE: If you need to refer to the general install instructions, please refer to Hardware Versions v3.0/3.5 Installation Guide.

5. Quick Guide & Summary

1. The following installation sequence is recommended. Please refer to the detailed instructions elsewhere in this document for further information.

2. Remove vehicle from any charging point

3. Open the driver’s door and one rear door including the bonnet

4. Disconnect vehicle battery

5. Install Telematics Device as previously trained

6. Reconnect the battery and commission device

NOTE: The RTU will only power on once vehicle is running and detect vehicle comms ONLY once the unit has detected power.

7. Permanently mount the RTU and other hardware in a safe, secure location