24/01/2022 07:11:49

Harness - Instrument Panel (RHD) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 17100622 2.70 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

  1. Open all doors, and latch the rear doors to prevent accidental closing.
  2. Lower all windows.
  3. Set the steering wheel straight ahead.
  4. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the LH and RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the LH and RH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the LH footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (RHD) (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the RH footwell vent duct. See Duct - Footwell - RH (RHD) (Remove and Replace).
  9. Open the glove box.
  10. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  11. Remove the LH and RH front seats. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  12. Remove the center console. See Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  13. Remove the main instrument panel décor trim. See Decor Trim - Instrument Panel - Main (Remove and Replace).
  14. Remove the glove box. See Glove Box - Without Knee Airbags (Remove and Replace).
  15. Remove the clips (x3) that attach the LH air wave duct.
  16. Remove the steering wheel. See Steering Wheel (Remove and Install).
  17. Remove the steering column control module. See Module - Steering Column Control (Remove and Replace).
  18. Release the clips (x4) that attach the instrument panel service panel to the instrument panel, and then disconnect temperature sensor connector.
  19. Remove the touchscreen and the center display housing. See Touchscreen (Remove and Replace).
  20. Remove the vent finisher. See Finisher - Vent (Remove and Replace).
  21. Remove the screw (torque 2.3 Nm) that attaches the RH air duct to the instrument panel, and then release the air duct from the instrument panel.
  22. Disconnect the harness connector from the RH air duct and remove the duct.
  23. Remove the screw (torque 2.3 Nm) that attaches the LH air duct to the instrument panel, and then release the air duct from the instrument panel.
  24. Disconnect the harness connector from the LH air duct and remove the duct.
  25. Remove the speaker grille. See Grille - Speaker - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace).
  26. Remove the LH and RH dash speakers. See Speaker - Dash - LH (Remove and Replace).
  27. Remove the center dash speaker. See Speaker - Dash - Center (Remove and Replace).
  28. Remove the dash tweeter. See Tweeter - Dash (Remove and Replace).
  29. Disconnect the electrical wiring harness from the front passenger airbag connectors (x3).
  30. Remove and discard the bolts (x4) that attach the front passenger airbag to the cross car beam.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  31. Remove the screws (x2) that attach the IP carrier to the cross car beam near the front passenger airbag (torque 2.3 Nm).
  32. Remove the screws (x11) that attach the IP carrier to the cross car beam.
    2.3 Nm (1.7 lbs-ft)
    Figure 1. LHD shown, RHD similar
  33. Slightly release the instrument panel carrier from the cross car beam to gain access to the E-call antenna. See IP Carrier (Remove and Install).
  34. Disconnect the harness connector from the E-call antenna.
  35. Remove the instrument panel carrier from the cross car beam.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Make sure to clear the harness attached to the top of the HVAC assembly.
  36. Remove the screws (x2) that attach the RH air wave duct to the cross car beam (torque 2.3 Nm) and then remove the RH air wave duct fro the HVAC assembly.
  37. Remove the the LH and RH front main carpets.
  38. Disconnect the headliner electrical harness.
  39. Release the clips that attach the headliner electrical harness and move it aside.

    LHD shown, RHD similar

  40. Disconnect the instrument panel harness connectors from the LH body controller module, and then remove the harness clip from the instrument panel near the LH body controller.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    1x connector J6 (Dash), 1x connector J9 (HVAC), 2x coax connectors.

    LHD shown, RHD similar

  41. Disconnect the instrument panel harness connector from the electronic steering column.
  42. Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the steering column.
  43. Disconnect the instrument panel electrical harness connector from the HVAC fan motor, and then release the blower motor harness clips (x2) from the cross car beam.
  44. Disconnect the instrument panel harness connector from the PTC heater.
  45. Release the clip that attaches the instrument panel electrical harness to the PTC heater.
  46. Remove the instrument panel harness clips (x3) from the top of the cross car beam and release the HVAC harness from the instrument panel harness.
  47. Release the clips that attaches the instrument panel electrical harness to the RH side of the HVAC assembly.
  48. Remove the nut (torque 5 Nm) that attaches the instrument panel harness ground strap to the PTC heater, and then put the ground strap aside.
  49. Remove and discard the bolt (torque 8 Nm) that attaches the instrument panel electrical harness ground strap to the body near the RCM.
    Figure 2. LHD shown, RHD similar
  50. Disconnect the instrument panel electrical harness connector from the RCM.
    Figure 3. LHD shown, RHD similar
  51. Release the clips that attach the instrument panel electrical harness to the body.
  52. Release the instrument panel harness clips (x3) on the LH side of the instrument panel.
  53. Disconnect the instrument panel electrical harness from the car computer connectors.
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    Note
    Vehicles with E-call system have 4 connectors, vehicles without E-call system have 3 connectors.
  54. Release the center speaker harness from the HVAC case.
  55. Disconnect the instrument panel electrical harness from the RH body controller module connectors.
    Figure 4. LHD shown, RHD models have 2 connectors
  56. Disconnect the 3 inline electrical connectors at the RH lower A-pillar area.
  57. Release the quad cam harness clip from the cross car beam.
  58. Release the HVAC harness clips (x3) from the instrument panel harness.
  59. Remove the fasteners that attach the RH cross car beam bracket, and then remove the bracket from the vehicle.
    25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
    25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  60. Remove the instrument panel harness from center console area and move it aside.
  61. Remove the instrument panel harness from the cross car beam.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Remember the instrument panel harness routing for installation

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.