2025-10-30

Steering Column (Manual Adjust) (Model 3 Standard) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 32050200002 32050200001 FRT 1.08 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.

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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.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door.
  2. Lower the LH front window.
  3. Remove the frunk assembly from the vehicle. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  4. Move the LH front seat fully backwards.
  5. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) (Modify)
  6. Partially release LH front primary door seal
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    Release lower section of LH front primary door seal
  7. Remove LH instrument panel end cap
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    5x clips, 2x guide tabs
  8. Release LH footwell cover
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    5x clips, 1x guide tab
  9. Remove LH footwell cover
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    2x connectors
  10. Remove LH knee airbag bolt covers
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    2x covers
  11. Remove LH knee air bag bolts
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    4x bolts, EP10, 8.5 Nm, Discard bolts after removal
  12. 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
  13. Remove footwell duct securing clips from instrument bracket
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    1x push clip，1x tree clip
  14. Remove LH footwell duct from HVAC module
  15. Remove screw securing instrument panel lower assembly to instrument panel assembly
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    1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
  16. Remove instrument panel lower assembly from instrument panel assembly
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    13x tabs
  17. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. See Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace).
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    Mark steering wheel to steering column. Align the marking during installation
  18. Remove the steering column control module. See Steering Column Control Module (Model 3 Standard) (Remove and Replace).
  19. Remove the bolt that secures the upper gap hider to the steering column.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 socket
  20. Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the lower gap hider to the steering column.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 socket
  21. Remove the screws that secure the instrument panel assembly to the cross car beam on the lower LH side.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 socket
  22. Remove the screws (x3) that secure the instrument panel assembly to the cross car beam at the lower center. Partially remove the RH side of the instrument panel.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 bit
  23. Tape around the instrument panel to prevent cosmetic damage.
  24. Remove the lower gap hider from the upper gap hider.
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    Disengage clips (x6)
  25. Release the steering shaft boot from the bulkhead and pull it into the vehicle
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    Release from one point and work your way around.
  26. Remove the bolt that secures the steering column to the steering gear assembly.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
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    Discard the fastener after removal.
  27. Disconnect the steering column from the steering gear assembly.
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    Slide the steering column upward from the steering gear assembly to disconnect.
  28. Remove the nuts (x2) that secure the manual steering column to the cross car beam.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  29. Remove the upper gap hider.
  30. Remove the lower nuts (x2) that secure the manual steering column to the cross car beam.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  31. Remove the manual steering column from the vehicle.
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    Pull the instrument panel slightly outward to give extra access for manual steering column removal.

Install

  1. Position manual steering column through instrument panel and into place for installation
  2. Position upper gap hider to steering column for installation
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    Partially rotate upper gap hider in order to position into place for installation
  3. Install lower nuts securing steering column to cross car beam
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    2x nuts, 13mm, 15 Nm
  4. Install nuts securing steering column to cross car beam
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    2x nuts, 13mm, 15 Nm
  5. Connect steering column to steering gear assembly
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    Slide steering column downward to install steering gear assembly, Ensure the intermediate shaft is aligned and fully seated
  6. Install bolt securing steering column to steering gear assembly
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    1x bolt, 13mm, 18 Nm, Install new bolt
  7. Secure steering shaft boot into position on bulkhead
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    Apply pressure along seal to verify it is fully seated
  8. Tighten bolt securing upper gap hider to steering column
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    1x bolt, T25, 1.2 Nm
  9. Install lower gap hider onto upper gap hider
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    2x location clips, 4x tabs
  10. Install bolts securing gap hider lower to steering column
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    2x bolts, T25, 1.2 Nm
  11. Install screws securing instrument panel assembly to cross car beam on lower LH side
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    3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 2x datums
  12. Install screws securing instrument panel assembly to cross car beam at lower center
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    3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 3x datums
  13. Remove tape around instrument panel
  14. Position SCCM with stalk onto steering column
  15. Tighten bolt securing SCCM with stalk to steering column
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    1x bolt, T20, 2.4 Nm
  16. 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
  17. Install upper shroud to steering column
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    2x screws, T20, 1.5 Nm, 1x location slot
  18. Install lower shroud onto upper shroud
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    2x location clips, 5x guide tabs
  19. 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
  20. Install bolt securing steering wheel to steering column
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    1x patch bolt, 10mm hex, 80 Nm, Install new patch bolt
  21. Connect steering wheel connector
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    1x connector
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. Install instrument panel lower assembly to instrument panel assembly
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    13x tabs
  25. Install screw securing instrument panel lower assembly to instrument panel assembly
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    1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
  26. Install LH footwell duct into HVAC module
  27. Install footwell duct securing clips
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    1x push clip，1x tree clip
  28. Install LH knee airbag assembly
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    1x connector, Ensure airbag connector is fully engaged, Apply knee airbag label over squib assembly
  29. Install LH knee air bag bolts
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    4x bolts, EP10, 8.5 Nm, Install new bolts
  30. Install LH knee airbag bolt covers
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    2x covers
  31. Position LH footwell cover
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    2x connectors
  32. Install LH footwell cover
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    5x clips, 1x guide tab
  33. Install LH instrument panel end cap
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    5x clips, 2x guide tabs
  34. Install LH front primary seal
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    Verify seal is seated properly on all trim panels
  35. Reconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) (Modify)
  36. Install the frunk assembly into the vehicle. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  37. Move RH front seat to original position
  38. Raise RH front window
  39. Close RH front door
  40. Move LH front seat to original position
  41. Raise LH front window
  42. Close LH front door