Dash Panel - Defrost Panel (Remove and Install)
Correction code 1405027041 FRT 0.96 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.
Remove
- Open the front doors and lower the front windows.
- Remove the LH mid A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Mid Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Install)
- Remove the footwell cover. See Dash Support Frame - Footwell Cover (Remove and Install).
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the RH side of the vehicle.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Trim - Rear Apron Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Disconnect MV power. See Disconnect MV Power.
- Remove the mid instrument panel assembly. See Dash Panel - IP Mid Panel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Remove the lower instrument panel assembly. See Dash Panel - Instrument Panel Lower Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Remove the glovebox assembly. See Dash Panel - IP Glovebox Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Remove the RH air wave duct. See Passenger Ducting and Vents - Panel Duct, RH (Remove and Install).
- Remove the front passenger airbag. See Front Air Bags - MX - Passenger Airbag, NAR (Remove and Install).
- Remove the instrument panel top pad assembly. See Dash Panel - Instrument Panel Top Pad Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Remove the LH instrument panel quarter panel. See Dash Panel - Quarter Panel Assembly - LH (Remove and Install).
- Remove the LH A-pillar forward trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Forward Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Repeat steps 14 and 15 for the RH side of the vehicle.
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Disconnect the speaker electrical connector and release the harness clips (x2).
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With assistance, release the clips
(x25) and datums (x5) that attach the instrument panel defrost panel to the vehicle, and
then remove the panel from the vehicle.
NoteLift the rear of IP defrost panel, and then slide the datums out of the supercowl.
Install
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With assistance, position the
instrument panel defrost panel into the vehicle, and then secure the clips (x25) and
datums (x5) that attach the panel to the vehicle.
NoteAlign the datums and clips, and then secure the panel.
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Connect the speaker electrical connector and install the harness clips (x2).
- Install the LH instrument panel quarter panel. See Dash Panel - Quarter Panel Assembly - LH (Remove and Install).
- Install the LH A-pillar forward trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Forward Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the RH side of the vehicle.
- Install the instrument panel top pad assembly. See Dash Panel - Instrument Panel Top Pad Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Install the front passenger airbag. See Front Air Bags - MX - Passenger Airbag, NAR (Remove and Install).
- Install the RH air wave duct. See Passenger Ducting and Vents - Panel Duct, RH (Remove and Install).
- Install the glovebox assembly. See Dash Panel - IP Glovebox Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Install the lower instrument panel assembly. See Dash Panel - Instrument Panel Lower Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Install the mid instrument panel assembly. See Dash Panel - IP Mid Panel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Reconnect MV power. See Disconnect MV Power.
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Trim - Rear Apron Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Install the RH lower A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Install)
- Install the RH mid A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Mid Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Install the footwell cover. See Dash Support Frame - Footwell Cover (Remove and Install).
- Repeat steps 14 and 15 for the LH side of the vehicle.
- Raise the front windows and close the front doors.