25/06/2024 15:29:41

Speaker Grille - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1405020512 FRT 0.18 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.

  • 2024-06-25: Added instruction to release the speaker grille tabs by pulling up on the upper instrument panel trim.
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Warning
The video(s) included in this procedure are meant as an overview for supplemental purposes only. Follow all of the steps listed in the procedure to avoid damage to components and/or personal injury.

Remove

  1. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the LH and RH upper A-Pillar trims. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Pull upwards on the upper instrument panel trim (refer to image, callout 1) to release the clips (x9) and guide tabs (x2) that attach the speaker grille to the body.
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    CAUTION
    Do not lift on the speaker grille (refer to image, callout 2) in attempts to release the clips and guide tabs. Lift on the upper instrument panel trim (refer to image, callout 1) and the grille and trim will release as one assembly.
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    CAUTION
    Do not pull the grille too far away from the instrument panel, as the grille electrical connectors are still attached.
  4. Disconnect the grille ambient light connectors (x2), and remove the grille from the vehicle.

Install

  1. Replace any damaged clips on the instrument panel speaker grille.
  2. Connect the grille ambient light connectors (x2).
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    Warning
    The video(s) included in this procedure are meant as an overview for supplemental purposes only. Follow all of the steps listed in the procedure to avoid damage to components and/or personal injury.
  3. Attach the clips (x9) and guide tabs (x2) that secure the instrument panel speaker grille (refer to image, callout 2) and upper instrument panel trim (refer to image, callout 1) to the vehicle.
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    Note
    Make sure that there is no gap at the bottom of the windshield.
  4. Install the LH and RH upper A-Pillar trims. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Install the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  7. In Toolbox, click the Actions/Autodiag tab, and then type "TEST-SELF_VCLEFT_RGB" into the search field.
  8. Click TEST-SELF_VCLEFT_RGBvia Toolbox: (link), click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  9. Disconnect the laptop with Toolbox 3 from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).