2025-10-30

Upper Assembly - Instrument Panel (Model 3 Standard) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 14050105902 FRT 1.68 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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.

2025-10-08: Released new procedure.

Open LH front door
Lower LH front window
Move LH front seat backward

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Via UI > Seat Controls
Open hood
Remove rear underhood apron

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14x clips
Open RH front door
Lower RH front window
Move RH front seat backward

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Via UI > Seat Controls
Power off vehicle from center display

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Via Controls > Safety > Power Off, Select Power Off button at warning dialogue box
Disconnect LV battery and first responder loop

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2x connectors, Release green locking tab, Press black tab then pull black connector lock outwards to release connection, Release red lock tab on FRL, Allow 2 minutes for all electrical circuits to fully discharge
Partially release LH front primary door seal

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Release lower section of LH front primary door seal
Remove LH IP end cap

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5x clips, 2x guide tabs
Remove LH upper A-pillar trim

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5x clips, 1x metal clip, 2x guide tabs, 1x alignment pin, Depress both tabs to release metal clip, Pull inside of upper portion of upper A-pillar, Then pull upper A-pillar upward to remove
Partially release RH front primary door seal

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Release lower section of RH front primary door seal
Remove RH IP end cap

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5x clips, 2x guide tabs
Remove RH upper A-pillar trim

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5x clips, 1x metal clip, 2x guide tabs,1x alignment pin, Depress both tabs to release metal clip, Pull inside of the upper portion of upper A-pillar, Depress 2x tabs to remove tether from body side, Then pull upper A-pillar upward to remove
Release RH footwell cover

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2x magnets, 1x guide tab, 1x connector
Remove RH knee airbag bolt covers

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2x covers
Remove RH knee air bag bolts

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4x bolts, EP10, 8.5 Nm, Discard bolts after removal
Remove RH knee airbag assembly

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1x airbag connector, 1x connector, Peel back plastic film, Release by pulling back both white tabs simultaneously, Avoid straining harness, Only one tab visible in image matching tab is on opposite side
Remove clips securing passenger footwell duct

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2x clips
Disconnect glove box USB cable connector from car computer

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1x connector, Release locking tab then release connector
Remove screws securing glove box to IP

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4x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Release glove box from IP assembly

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10x clips, 3x locator pins, 1x datum, Avoid damage to electromagnetic switch
Remove glove box

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2x connectors
Remove RH passenger footwell duct from HVAC module
Disconnect RH IP air wave duct thermistor connector

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1x connector
Remove clips securing RH air wave duct to IP

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2x push clips
Remove RH IP air wave duct from HVAC module
Release LH footwell cover

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2x magnets, 1x guide tab
Remove connectors from LH footwell cover

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1x connector, 1x OBDII connector, Release OBDII connector by depressing tabs from front side
Remove LH knee airbag bolt covers

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2x covers
Remove LH knee air bag bolts

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4x bolts, EP10, 8.5 Nm, Discard bolts after removal
Remove LH knee airbag assembly

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1x connector, Peel back plastic film, Release by pulling back both white tabs simultaneously, Avoid straining harness, Only one tab visible in image matching tab is on opposite side
Remove screw securing IP lower assembly to IP assembly

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove IP lower assembly from IP assembly

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13x tabs
Release driver air bag assembly away from steering wheel

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2x spring clips, 2x datums, Press the spring simultaneously from two access holes to release, Access holes located at 4 and 8 o’clock position, Do not insert tool too far as air bag connector could be damaged
Disconnect driver air bag connector and removal air bag assembly

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1x connector
Disconnect steering wheel connector

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1x connector
Remove bolt securing steering wheel to steering column

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1x patch bolt, 10mm hex, 80 Nm, Discard after removal, Counter hold the steering wheel when breaking bolt loose
Mark steering wheel to steering column

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Align the marking during installation
Disconnect SCCM assembly connector

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1x connector, Remove retaining clip on the connector, Release connector, Then remove the remaining broken clip from connector, Discard retaining clip after removal, Originally installed clip is black, Replacement clip is orange
Remove steering wheel from steering column
Remove lower shroud from upper shroud

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2x location clips, 5x guide tabs
Remove upper shroud from steering column

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2x screws, T20, 1.5 Nm, 1x location slot
Disconnect SCCM assembly connector

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1x connector, Remove retaining clip on the connector, Release connector, Then remove the remaining broken clip from connector, Discard retaining clip after removal, Originally installed clip is black, Replacement clip is orange
Loosen bolt securing SCCM with stalk to steering column

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1x bolt, T20, 2.4 Nm, Loosen only, Do not remove
Remove SCCM with stalk from steering column
Release IP service panel from IP

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4x tabs, 2x guide pins,
Disconnect temperature sensor connector

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1x connector
Remove bolts securing center display to IP assembly

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2x patch bolts, 10mm, 16 Nm, Discard after removal, Slide towards rear of vehicle to remove
Disconnect harness connectors from center display

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2x connectors
Remove center display from vehicle
Remove speaker grille assembly

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9x clips, 9x tabs, Be careful not to damage the IP and windshield
Remove float wing assembly

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17 clips, 1x datum, replace damaged fixing clips as needed When disassembling, pay attention to buckle area and place tool at bottom of buckle to prevent damage to other components
Remove LH IP speaker

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Remove center IP speaker

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Remove RH IP speaker

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Disconnect passenger airbag squib connectors

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3x connectors, Release each white tab at the same time to disconnect
Remove bolts securing IP assembly to cross car beam near passenger air bag

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2x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Discard after removal
Release IP harness from cross car beam

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1x slot
Disconnect IP harness connector from IP RH side

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1x connector
Remove screw securing IP assembly to cross car beam on upper LH side

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x datum
Remove screws securing IP assembly to cross car beam on lower LH side

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 2x datums
Remove screws securing IP assembly to cross car beam at lower center

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 3x datums
Remove screw securing IP assembly to cross car beam on upper RH side

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x datum
Disconnect IP harness connector from IP LH side

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1x connector, Gently pull out the left instrument panel and lift it to facilitate disconnect the connector
Remove IP upper assembly from vehicle

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4x guide tabs, 2x tabs, Recommend assistance
Release LH defrost duct from IP assembly

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove LH defrost duct from IP assembly
Disconnect driver air duct height adjustment actuator

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1x connector
Disconnect driver air duct horizontal adjustment actuator

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1x connector
Remove LH IP harness from IP assembly

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4x clips
Release driver air vent

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5x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 4x datums
Remove driver air vent
Release RH defrost duct from IP assembly

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove RH defrost duct from IP assembly
Disconnect passenger air duct height adjustment actuator

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1x connector
Disconnect passenger air duct horizontal adjustment actuator

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1x connector
Remove RH IP harness from IP assembly

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2x clips, 2x slots
Release passenger air vent from IP assembly

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5x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm,4x datums
Remove passenger air vent from IP assembly
Remove passenger air bag

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6x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Discard fasteners after removal
Remove IP upper assembly from Portable Bench

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Recommend assistance
Place IP upper assembly onto Portable Bench

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Recommend assistance
Install passenger air bag

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6x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Verify all tabs are secured into carrier, Install new bolts
Position passenger air vent to IP assembly
Install passenger air vent to IP assembly

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5x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm,3x datums
Install RH IP harness to IP assembly

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2x clips, 2x slots
Connect passenger air duct horizontal adjustment actuator

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1x connector
Connect passenger air duct height adjustment actuator

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1x connector
Position RH defrost duct to IP assembly
Install RH defrost duct to IP assembly

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Position driver air vent to IP assembly
Install driver air vent to IP assembly

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5x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm,4x datums
Install LH IP harness to IP assembly

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4x clips
Connect driver air duct horizontal adjustment actuator

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1x connector
Connect driver air duct height adjustment actuator

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1x connector
Position LH defrost duct to IP assembly
install LH defrost duct to IP assembly

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2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
install IP upper assembly onto vehicle

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4x guide tabs, 2x tabs, Recommend assistance, Be careful not to press speaker connector onto the IP
Connect IP harness connector from IP LH side

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1x connector, Gently pull out the left instrument panel and lift it to facilitate connect the connector
Install screw securing IP assembly to cross car beam on upper RH side

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x datum
Install screws securing IP assembly to cross car beam at lower center

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 3x datums
Install screw securing IP assembly to cross car beam on upper LH side

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x datum
Install screws securing IP assembly to cross car beam on lower LH side

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 2x datums
Connect IP harness connector to IP RH side

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1x connector
Install IP harness to cross car beam

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1x slot
Connect passenger airbag squib connectors

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3x connectors, Ensure all connectors fully engage
install bolts securing IP assembly to cross car beam near passenger air bag

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2x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Install new bolts
Install RH IP speaker

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Install center IP speaker

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Install LH IP speaker

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Install float wing assembly

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17x clips, 1x datum
Install speaker grille assembly

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9x clips, 9x tabs, Be careful not to damage the IP and windshield
Position center display into vehicle
Connect center display connectors

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2x connectors
Install center display to IP assembly

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2x patch bolts, 10mm, 16 Nm, Install new patch bolts, Slide towards front of vehicle
Connect temperature sensor connector

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1x connector
Install IP service panel

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4x tabs, 2x guide pins
Position SCCM with stalk onto steering column
Tighten bolt securing SCCM with stalk to steering column

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1x bolt, T20, 2.4 Nm
Connect SCCM assembly connector

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1x connector, Install new orange retaining clip to connector then install SCCM connector, Perform push-pull-push to make sure connector is seated properly
Install upper shroud to steering column

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2x screws, T20, 1.5 Nm, 1x location slot
Install lower shroud onto upper shroud

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2x location clips, 5x guide tabs
Position steering wheel to steering column

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Align the marking and keyed part of steering wheel and column, the steering wheel and column are keyed
Install bolt securing steering wheel to steering column

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1x patch bolt, 10mm hex, 80 Nm, Install new patch bolt
Connect steering wheel connector

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1x connector
Connect driver airbag connector

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1x connector, Make sure that the driver air bag harness doesn’t get caught between the driver air bag and the horn mechanism
Install driver air bag assembly to steering wheel

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2x spring clips, 2x datums, Position driver air bag onto steering wheel, Align datums onto clips, Press down on one side of air bag until clip is fully seated, then repeat on other side, You should hear an audible click, Perform pull test on each side of driver air bag assembly, Confirm the gap and space between driver air bag assembly to steering wheel is symmetrical
Install IP lower assembly to IP assembly

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13x tabs
Install screw securing IP lower assembly to IP assembly

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1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install LH knee airbag assembly

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1x connector, Ensure airbag connector is fully engaged, Apply knee airbag label over squib assembly
Install LH knee air bag bolts

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4x bolts, EP10, 8.5 Nm, Install new bolts
Install LH knee airbag bolt covers

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2x covers
Install connectors to LH footwell cover

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1x connector, 1x OBDII connector, Ensure tabs engage on OBDII connector
Install LH footwell cover

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2x magnets, 1x guide tab
Install RH IP air wave duct to HVAC module
Install clips securing RH IP air wave duct

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2x push clips
Connect thermistor connector RH IP air wave duct

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1x connector
Install RH passenger footwell duct to HVAC module
Position glove box assembly

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2x connectors
Install glove box into IP assembly

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10x clips, 3x locator pin, 1x datum
Install screws securing glove box assembly to IP assembly

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4x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Connect glove box USB cable to car computer

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1x connector, Engage locking tab
Install clips securing passenger footwell duct

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2x push clips, Ensure that the footwell duct is installed in place
Install RH knee airbag assembly

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1x airbag connector, 1x connector, Ensure airbag connector is fully engaged, Place plastic film back over squib assembly
Install RH knee air bag bolts

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4x bolts, EP10, 8.5 Nm, Install new bolts
Install RH knee airbag bolt covers

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2x covers
Install RH footwell cover

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2x magnets, 1x guide tab, 1x connector
Install RH upper A-pillar trim

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5x clips, 1x metal clip, 2x guide tabs,1x alignment pin, Slide bottom of trim along IP and speaker grill, attach tether to body side, Set clips starting at the bottom and work up, Pull seal over trim
Install RH IP end cap

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5x clips, 2x guide tabs
install seat lower section of RH front primary seal

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Verify seal is seated properly on all trim panels
Install LH upper A-pillar trim

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6x clips, 1x metal clip, 2x guide tabs, 1x alignment pin, Slide bottom of trim along IP and speaker grill, attach tether to body side, Set clips starting at the bottom then work up, Pull seal over trim
Install LH IP end cap

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5x clips, 2x guide tabs
Install LH front primary seal

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Verify seal is seated properly on all trim panels
Connect first responder loop and LV battery

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2x connectors, Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated
Install rear underhood apron

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14x clips, Hold rear wall of frunk to keep from flexing while engaging front clips
Close hood
Move RH front seat to original position

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Via UI > Seat Controls
Raise RH front window
Close RH front door
Move LH front seat to original position

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Via UI > Seat Controls
Raise LH front window
Close LH front door

Upper Assembly - Instrument Panel (Model 3 Standard) (Remove and Replace)

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