NVH Damping and Paint Armor - Dash Absorber - LH (Remove and Install)
Correction code 1010082011 1010082012 FRT 2.04 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.
- 2024-03-18: Cleaned up topic.
Remove
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Remove all wheel assemblies. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
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Move the LH front seat fully
rearward.
- Put the vehicle in Service Mode. See Service Mode.
- Open the powered frunk.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Trim - Rear Apron Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Remove the frunk assembly. See Frunk Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Open the RH front door and lower the RH front window.
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Move the RH front seat fully
rearward.
- Remove the LH and RH mid A-pillar trims. See A-B-C Positivet Interior Trim - A-Pillar Mid Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Remove the LH and RH lower A-pillar trims. See A-B-C Positivet Interior Trim - A-Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Remove the footwell cover. See Dash Support Frame - Footwell Cover (Remove and Install).
- Remove the LH center floor rail. See Passenger Compartment Carpet - Center Floor Rail - LH (Remove and Install).
- Remove the accelerator pedal side trim. See Passenger Compartment Carpet - Pedal - Side Trim (Remove and Install).
- Remove the accelerator pedal. See Accelerator Pedal (Remove and Install).
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Fold back the LH front cabin
carpet.
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Remove the LH carpet support
foam.
NoteLift up the foam from the rear edge.
- Remove the IP mid panel assembly. See Dash Panel - IP Mid Panel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Disconnect MV power. See Disconnect MV Power.
- Remove the instrument panel lower assembly. See Dash Panel - Instrument Panel Lower Assembly (Remove and Install).
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Disconnect the instrument panel
harness electrical connectors (x3) from the steering column.
Notex1 clipNoteRelease the electrical connector locking tabs.
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Disconnect the steering feedback
actuator harness electrical connectors (x2).
NoteRelease the lever lock, and then pivot towards the center of vehicle to release the electrical connectors.
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Remove the nuts (x4) that attach the
steering column assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
NotePlace the steering column assembly on a suitable work surface. -
Disconnect the interior section of the
LH frunk harness.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket (magnetic)
Notex2 clips, x1 grommet, x1 nutNotePush the grommet outwards to release.NotePush the interior section of the harness outwards to the wet side. -
Remove the nuts (x3) that attach the
brake booster to the brake pedal assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
Notex1 clevis pinNoteRemove the cotter pin, and then the clevis pin. - Perform Vehicle HV Disablement procedure. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure.
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Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the
supermanifold to the megabeam.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm deep socket
NoteLoosen the bolts, and then remove them by hand to avoid tool jamming.NoteSupport the supermanifold from underneath.NoteLower the supermanifold until resting on the HVAC case. -
Remove the bolt, and then release the
remote brake fluid reservoir.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket (magnetic)
Notex1 datumNoteLift upwards to release the datum.NotePut the brake fluid reservoir aside.CAUTIONAvoid tipping over the brake fluid reservoir. -
Disconnect the A/C compressor logic
electrical connector.
Notex1 locking electrical connectorCAUTIONDo not push down on the red tab. Pull the tab to disengage the lock, and the pull it again to release the electrical connector.
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Release the connector lock, and then
disconnect the A/C Compressor HV harness electrical connector from the A/C
Compressor.
NotePull the red locking tab away from the black lever, and then slide the black lever upwards.
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Remove the bolt that attaches the A/C
compressor ground strap.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket (magnetic)
NoteRelease the harness edge clip once the ground strap is free. -
Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the
A/C compressor to the megabeam.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
NoteRecommend assistance.NoteSupport the A/C compressor while removing the bolts.NoteCarefully remove the A/C compressor towards the front of the vehicle and under the megabeam.NotePut a fender cover on the fan housing and gently place the A/C compressor assembly down. -
Release the RH frunk harness clips
(x2), and then disconnect the from windshield washer reservoir electrical
connectors.
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Remove the windshield washer
reservoir.
Notex1 nut, 10 mm, 7 Nm; x2 bolts, 10 mm, 7 NmNotex2 hose connectionsNotex2 electrical connectorsNotex2 hose clipsNotePinch the hose connector to release.
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Disconnect the electrical connector,
and then release the clips (x2) that attach the RH frunk harness to the megabeam.
Notex1 coaxial connectorNoteRelease the electrical connector locking tab.
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Release the clips (x4) that attach the
LH frunk harness to the megabeam.
Notex1 stud, E5, 6 Nm
- Remove the MV battery. See MV BATTERY-LITHUM ION-48V (Remove and Install).
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Remove the bolts (x8) that attach the
megabeam to the vehicle.
Notex4 bolts, 21 mm, 165 Nm; x4 bolts, EP14, 18 NmCAUTIONLoosen the bolts by hand first before using power tools.
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Remove the megabeam from the
vehicle.
NoteMake sure the electrical harness is not caught or pinched during the removal of the megabeam.
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Remove the brake fluid from the brake
remote reservoir.
NoteRemove the brake cap, and then extract the brake fluid with a fluid extractor.
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Disconnect the brake booster
electrical connectors (x3).
NoteRelease the locking tabs.
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Disconnect the brake booster
plumbing.
Notex1 quick release fitting; x2 flare fittings; 14 mm, 16 NmNotePlace absorbent pads as required to catch brake fluid.NoteRelease the remote reservoir hose by pushing the yellow tab inwards.
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Remove the brake booster from the
vehicle.
NotePull the brake booster straight outwards to release it from the vehicle.
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Release the push clips (x4) that
attach the LH dash absorber to the body, and then remove the dash absorber from the
vehicle.
NotePull the electrical harness away for clearance.
Install
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Install the LH dash absorber to the
vehicle, and then secure the dash absorber with push clips (x4).
NoteFeed the electrical harness into the cabin.
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Install the brake booster in the
vehicle.
NoteAlign the studs, and then push flush against the bulkhead.
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Connect the brake booster
plumbing.
Notex1 quick release fitting; x2 flare fittings; 14 mm, 16 NmNotePlace absorbent pads as required to catch brake fluid.NotePerform a push-pull-push test to ensure the hose is secured.
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Connect the brake booster electrical
connectors (x3).
NoteEngage the locking tabs.
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Install the megabeam in the
vehicle.
NoteMake sure the electrical harness is on the inboard side of the cowl mounting tabs, and the harness is not caught or pinched during the installation of the megabeam.
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Install the bolts (x2) that attach the
MV battery to the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
NoteSlide the MV battery rearwards into position. -
Install the bolts (x8) that attach the
megabeam to the vehicle.
Notex4 bolts, 21 mm, 165 Nm; x4 bolts, EP14, 18 Nm,
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Fasten the clips (x4) that attach the
LH frunk harness to the megabeam.
Notex1 stud, E5, 6 Nm
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Fasten the clips (x2) that attach the
RH frunk harness to the megabeam, and then connect the electrical connector.
Notex1 coaxial connectorNoteEngage the electrical connector locking tab.
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Install the windshield washer
reservoir.
Notex1 nut, 10 mm, 7 Nm; x2 bolts, 10 mm, 7 NmNotex2 hose connectionsNotex2 electrical connectorsNotex2 harness clips
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Secure the RH frunk harness to the
windshield washer reservoir.
Notex2 clipsNotex2 electrical connectors
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Install the bolts (x2) that attach the
supermanifold to the megabeam.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm deep socket
NoteStart to fasten the bolts by hand. -
Install the bolts (x3) that attach the
A/C compressor to the megabeam.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
NoteRecommend assistance.NoteStart bolts by hand first, and then use power tools.NoteSupport the A/C compressor while installing the bolts. -
Install the bolt that attaches the
remote brake fluid reservoir.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket (magnetic)
NoteAlign the datum and slide downwards to engage. -
Connect the A/C Compressor HV harness
to the A/C Compressor, and then secure the connector lock.
NoteSlide the black lever down, and then push the red lock inwards.CAUTIONMake sure the red locking tab is pushed all the way in. The red locking tab should sit flush with the black lever.
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Install the A/C compressor ground
strap bolt.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket (magnetic)
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Connect the A/C compressor logic
electrical connector.
Notex1 locking electrical connectorNoteEngage the locking tab.
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Secure the brake booster to the brake
pedal assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
Notex3 nuts, 13 mm, 17 NmNotex1 clevis pinNoteInstall the clevis pin, and then secure the cotter pin. -
Connect the interior section of the LH
frunk harness.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket (magnetic)
Notex1 nutNotex2 clips, x1 grommet, Pull grommet inwards to secure -
Install the nuts (x4) that attach the
steering column assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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Connect the steering feedback actuator
electrical connectors (x2).
NoteSecure the lever lock and the red locking tab once the electrical connector is seated.
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Connect the instrument panel harness
to steering column electrical connectors (x3).
Notex1 clipNoteEngage the electrical connector locking tabs.
- Install the instrument panel lower assembly. See Dash Panel - Instrument Panel Lower Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Install the IP mid panel assembly. See Dash Panel - IP Mid Panel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Connect MV power. See Disconnect MV Power.
- Install the RH lower A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Positivet Interior Trim - A-Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Install the RH mid A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Positivet Interior Trim - A-Pillar Mid Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
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Install the LH carpet support
foam.
NoteSeat at the rear edge.
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Unfold the LH front cabin carpet into
position.
- Install the accelerator pedal. See Accelerator Pedal (Remove and Install).
- Install the accelerator pedal side trim. See Passenger Compartment Carpet - Pedal - Side Trim (Remove and Install).
- Install the LH center floor rail. See Passenger Compartment Carpet - Center Floor Rail - LH (Remove and Install).
- Install the LH lower A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Positivet Interior Trim - A-Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Install the LH mid A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Positivet Interior Trim - A-Pillar Mid Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
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Secure the LH side lower A-pillar
primary seal.
- Install the footwell cover. See Dash Support Frame - Footwell Cover (Remove and Install).
- Restore the RH front seat back to its original position.
- Raise the RH front window and close the RH front door.
- Restore the LH front seat back to its original position.
- Bleed the entire brake system. See Brake Fluid Bleed - One Caliper.
- Exit Service Mode. See Service Mode.
- Install the frunk assembly. See Frunk Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Trim - Rear Apron Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Close the powered frunk.
- Install all wheel assemblies. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Remove the vehicle from the lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.