04/09/2024 13:22:23

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.

Warning

This procedure is a DRAFT, although it has been validated. Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

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).
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.
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).
Fold back the LH front cabin carpet.
Remove the LH carpet support foam.

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Lift 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).
Disconnect the instrument panel harness electrical connectors (x3) from the steering column.

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x1 clip

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Release the electrical connector locking tabs.
Disconnect the steering feedback actuator harness electrical connectors (x2).

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Release the lever lock, and then pivot towards the center of vehicle to release the electrical connectors.
Remove the nuts (x4) that attach the steering column assembly.
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
Note
Place the steering column assembly on a suitable work surface.
Disconnect the interior section of the LH frunk harness.
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket (magnetic)
Note
x2 clips, x1 grommet, x1 nut

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Push the grommet outwards to release.

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Push 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.
17 Nm (12.5 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
Note
x1 clevis pin

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Remove the cotter pin, and then the clevis pin.
Perform Vehicle HV Disablement procedure. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure.
Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the supermanifold to the megabeam.
33 Nm (24.3 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm deep socket
Note
Loosen the bolts, and then remove them by hand to avoid tool jamming.

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Support the supermanifold from underneath.

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Lower the supermanifold until resting on the HVAC case.
Remove the bolt, and then release the remote brake fluid reservoir.
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket (magnetic)
Note
x1 datum

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Lift upwards to release the datum.

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Put the brake fluid reservoir aside.

CAUTION
Avoid tipping over the brake fluid reservoir.
Disconnect the A/C compressor logic electrical connector.

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x1 locking electrical connector

CAUTION
Do not push down on the red tab. Pull the tab to disengage the lock, and the pull it again to release the electrical connector.
Release the connector lock, and then disconnect the A/C Compressor HV harness electrical connector from the A/C Compressor.

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Pull the red locking tab away from the black lever, and then slide the black lever upwards.
Remove the bolt that attaches the A/C compressor ground strap.
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket (magnetic)
Note
Release the harness edge clip once the ground strap is free.
Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the A/C compressor to the megabeam.
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
Note
Recommend assistance.

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Support the A/C compressor while removing the bolts.

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Carefully remove the A/C compressor towards the front of the vehicle and under the megabeam.

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Put 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.
Remove the windshield washer reservoir.

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x1 nut, 10 mm, 7 Nm; x2 bolts, 10 mm, 7 Nm

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x2 hose connections

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x2 electrical connectors

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x2 hose clips

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Pinch the hose connector to release.
Disconnect the electrical connector, and then release the clips (x2) that attach the RH frunk harness to the megabeam.

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x1 coaxial connector

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Release the electrical connector locking tab.
Release the clips (x4) that attach the LH frunk harness to the megabeam.

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x1 stud, E5, 6 Nm
Remove the MV battery. See MV BATTERY-LITHUM ION-48V (Remove and Install).
Remove the bolts (x8) that attach the megabeam to the vehicle.

Note
x4 bolts, 21 mm, 165 Nm; x4 bolts, EP14, 18 Nm

CAUTION
Loosen the bolts by hand first before using power tools.
Remove the megabeam from the vehicle.

Note
Make sure the electrical harness is not caught or pinched during the removal of the megabeam.
Remove the brake fluid from the brake remote reservoir.

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Remove the brake cap, and then extract the brake fluid with a fluid extractor.
Disconnect the brake booster electrical connectors (x3).

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Release the locking tabs.
Disconnect the brake booster plumbing.

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x1 quick release fitting; x2 flare fittings; 14 mm, 16 Nm

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Place absorbent pads as required to catch brake fluid.

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Release the remote reservoir hose by pushing the yellow tab inwards.
Remove the brake booster from the vehicle.

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Pull the brake booster straight outwards to release it from the vehicle.
Release the push clips (x4) that attach the LH dash absorber to the body, and then remove the dash absorber from the vehicle.

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Pull the electrical harness away for clearance.

Install

Install the LH dash absorber to the vehicle, and then secure the dash absorber with push clips (x4).

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Feed the electrical harness into the cabin.
Install the brake booster in the vehicle.

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Align the studs, and then push flush against the bulkhead.
Connect the brake booster plumbing.

Note
x1 quick release fitting; x2 flare fittings; 14 mm, 16 Nm

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Place absorbent pads as required to catch brake fluid.

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Perform a push-pull-push test to ensure the hose is secured.
Connect the brake booster electrical connectors (x3).

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Engage the locking tabs.
Install the megabeam in the vehicle.

Note
Make 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.
Install the bolts (x2) that attach the MV battery to the vehicle.
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
Note
Slide the MV battery rearwards into position.
Install the bolts (x8) that attach the megabeam to the vehicle.

Note
x4 bolts, 21 mm, 165 Nm; x4 bolts, EP14, 18 Nm,
Fasten the clips (x4) that attach the LH frunk harness to the megabeam.

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x1 stud, E5, 6 Nm
Fasten the clips (x2) that attach the RH frunk harness to the megabeam, and then connect the electrical connector.

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x1 coaxial connector

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Engage the electrical connector locking tab.
Install the windshield washer reservoir.

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x1 nut, 10 mm, 7 Nm; x2 bolts, 10 mm, 7 Nm

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x2 hose connections

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x2 electrical connectors

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x2 harness clips
Secure the RH frunk harness to the windshield washer reservoir.

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x2 clips

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x2 electrical connectors
Install the bolts (x2) that attach the supermanifold to the megabeam.
33 Nm (24.3 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm deep socket
Note
Start to fasten the bolts by hand.
Install the bolts (x3) that attach the A/C compressor to the megabeam.
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
Note
Recommend assistance.

Note
Start bolts by hand first, and then use power tools.

Note
Support the A/C compressor while installing the bolts.
Install the bolt that attaches the remote brake fluid reservoir.
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket (magnetic)
Note
Align 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.

Note
Slide the black lever down, and then push the red lock inwards.

CAUTION
Make sure the red locking tab is pushed all the way in. The red locking tab should sit flush with the black lever.

Figure 1. Red locking tab is flush with black lever

Figure 2. Red locking tab is not fully engaged
Install the A/C compressor ground strap bolt.
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket (magnetic)
Connect the A/C compressor logic electrical connector.

Note
x1 locking electrical connector

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Engage the locking tab.
Secure the brake booster to the brake pedal assembly.
17 Nm (12.5 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
Note
x3 nuts, 13 mm, 17 Nm

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x1 clevis pin

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Install the clevis pin, and then secure the cotter pin.
Connect the interior section of the LH frunk harness.
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket (magnetic)
Note
x1 nut

Note
x2 clips, x1 grommet, Pull grommet inwards to secure
Install the nuts (x4) that attach the steering column assembly.
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
Connect the steering feedback actuator electrical connectors (x2).

Note
Secure the lever lock and the red locking tab once the electrical connector is seated.
Connect the instrument panel harness to steering column electrical connectors (x3).

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x1 clip

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Engage 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).
Install the LH carpet support foam.

Note
Seat at the rear edge.
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).
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.