Steering Column and Wheel - Instrument Panel - Gap Hider (Remove and Install)
Correction code 3205111071 3205111072 FRT 0.30 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 LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- On the vehicle touchscreen, navigate to UI > Controls > Steering, and then use the left steering wheel scroll wheel to adjust the steering column fully forward and fully down.
- Open the RH front door and lower the RH front window.
- 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).
- Remove the RH mid A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Mid Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Remove the RH lower A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Trim - Rear Apron Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Disconnect MV power. See Disconnect MV Power.
- Remove the instrument panel mid panel assembly. See Dash Panel - IP Mid Panel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Remove the instrument panel lower panel assembly. See Dash Panel - Instrument Panel Lower Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Remove the instrument panel lower gap hider. See Steering Column and Wheel - Instrument Panel Gap Hider - Lower (Remove and Install)
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Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the
upper instrument panel gap hider to the vehicle, and then remove the trim from the
vehicle.NoteLift the gap hider gently for access.CAUTIONBe careful not to damage the trim.NoteThe steering column harness is captive to the lower LH bolt.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 socket
Install
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Position the upper instrument panel
gap hider into the vehicle, and then install the bolts (x4) that attach the trim to the
vehicle.NoteLift the gap hider gently for access.CAUTIONBe careful not to damage the trim.NoteMake sure the steering column harness is captured by the lower LH bolt.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 socket
- Install the instrument panel lower gap hider. See Steering Column and Wheel - Instrument Panel Gap Hider - Lower (Remove and Install)
- Install the instrument panel lower panel assembly. See Dash Panel - Instrument Panel Lower Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Install the instrument panel mid 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).
- Install the LH lower A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Lower Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Install the LH mid A-pillar trim. See A-B-C Post Interior Trim - A-Pillar Mid Trim - LH (Remove and Install).
- Raise the RH front window and close the RH front door.
- On the vehicle touchscreen, navigate to UI > Controls > Steering, and then use the left steering wheel scroll wheel to adjust steering column back to the original position.
- Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.