Thermistor - Duct - Upper - RH (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 18101202 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.
- 2025-10-13: Added in all missing steps.
Remove
- Disconnect LV power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the instrument panel carrier from the cross car beam. See IP Carrier (Remove and Install)
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Remove screws securing the
drivers air duct to cross car beam
Note2x scews, T20, 2.3 Nm
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Remove drivers air duct from
the HVAC assembly
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Release the IP harness clip
from the body of the vehicle by RH cross car beam bracket
Note1x harness clip
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Release the IP harness clip
from the cross car beam
Note1x harness clip
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Release clip from RH side of
cross car beam
Note1x harness clip
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Release clip from body of
vehicle on RH lower A-pillar
Note1x harness clip
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Release headliner harness
clip from body of vehicle located on LH upper A-pillar
Note1x harness clip
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Release headliner harness
clips located on LH lower A-pillar
Note2x clips
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Remove LH touchscreen
bracket
Note2x bolts, T30, 12 Nm
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Remove RH touchscreen
bracket
Note2x bolts, T30, 12 Nm
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Remove bleeder duct adapter
from HVAC assembly
Note4x clips
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Remove nuts securing upper
steering column to cross car beam
Note2x nuts, 13mm, 15 Nm
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Remove nuts securing lower
steering column to cross car beam and carefully lower steering column
Note2x nuts, 13mm, 15 Nm
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Remove bolts securing cross
car beam to LH side of bulkhead
Note2x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Remove clip securing the
carpet to LH cross car beam bracket
Note1x clip
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Remove the bolt that secures
the LH cross car beam bracket to the cross car beam
Note1x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Remove nut securing the LH
cross car beam bracket to the body and remove LH cross car beam bracket
Note1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm, Slightly pull LH carpet towards LH side of vehicle, Take note of direction of cross car beam bracket during removal
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Remove clip securing the
carpet to RH cross car beam bracket
Note1x clip
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Remove bolt securing RH
cross car beam bracket to cross car beam
Note1x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Remove nut securing the RH
cross car beam bracket to body and remove the RH cross car beam bracket
Note1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm, Slightly pull the RH carpet towards RH side of vehicle, Take note of direction of cross car beam bracket during removal
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Remove bolts securing cross
car beam to the HVAC assembly
Note4x bolts, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
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Remove bolt securing the
cross car beam to HVAC assembly on upper LH side of HVAC assembly
Note1x bolt. 10mm, 5.5 Nm
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Remove bolt that secures the
cross car beam to the upper cowl
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Loosen the bolts securing
cross car beam to LH side of body
NoteDo not fully remove the bolts. Make sure they are threaded in for a few threads. This allows the cross car beam to be pulled out but not removed.Note2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm
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Loosen the bolts securing
cross car beam to RH side of body
NoteDo not fully remove the bolts. Make sure they are threaded in for a few threads. This allows the cross car beam to be pulled out but not removed.Note2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm
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Disconnect the electrical harness from the RH upper duct thermistor.
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Use a pry tool to release the tabs (x2) that attach the thermistor to the
RH instrument panel air wave duct, and then remove the thermistor from the
vehicle.
Install
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Position the RH upper duct thermistor on the RH instrument panel air wave
duct, making sure that the mounting tabs are engaged.
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Connect the electrical harness to the RH upper duct thermistor.
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Position the cross car beam
into the vehicle
NoteEnsure accurate location
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Loosely install bolts
securing cross car beam to RH side of body
Note2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm, Torque at later step
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Loosely install bolts
securing cross car beam to LH side of body
Note2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm, Torque at later step
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Loosely install bolt
securing cross car beam to upper cowl
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Loosely install bolt
securing cross car beam to the HVAC assembly on upper LH side of HVAC
assembly
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
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Loosely install bolts
securing the cross car beam to HVAC assembly in front of the HVAC
assembly
Note4x bolts, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
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Install RH cross car beam
bracket and loosely install nut that secures the RH cross car beam bracket
to body
Note1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Loosely install bolt
securing RH cross car beam bracket to the cross car beam
Note1x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Install LH cross car beam
bracket and loosely install nut that secures LH cross beam bracket to
body
Note1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Loosely install bolt to
secure LH cross car beam bracket to cross car beam
Note1x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Install bolts securing cross
car beam to LH side of bulkhead
Note2x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Torque the bolt that secures
the LH cross car beam bracket to the cross car beam
Note1x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Torque nut securing LH cross
car beam bracket to body
Note1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm,Slightly pull LH carpet towards LH side of vehicle
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Install clip that secures
the carpet to LH cross car beam bracket
Note1x clip
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Torque bolt securing the RH
cross car beam bracket to cross car beam
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Torque nut securing RH cross
car beam bracket to body
Note1x nut, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Install clip securing the
carpet to RH cross car beam bracket
Note1x clip
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Torque the bolts securing
the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly
Note4x bolts, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
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Torque the bolt that secures
the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
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Torque the bolt that secures
the cross car beam to the upper cowl
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm
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Torque bolts securing cross
car beam to LH side of body
Note2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm
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Torque bolts securing cross
car beam to RH side of body
Note2x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm
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Install the nuts securing
the lower steering column to the cross car beam
Note2x nuts, 13mm, 15 Nm
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Install nuts securing upper
steering column to cross car beam
Note2x nuts, 13mm, 15 Nm
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Install the bleeder duct
adapter to the HVAC assembly
Note4x clips
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Install RH touchscreen
bracket
Note2x bolts, T30, 12 Nm
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Install LH touchscreen
bracket
Note2x bolts, T30, 12 Nm
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Install the headliner
harness clip located on the LH upper A pillar
Note1x clip
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Install headliner harness
clips to LH lower A-Pillar
Note2x clips
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Install clip located on the
RH lower A-pillar
Note1x clip
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Install the clip located on
the RH side of cross car beam
Note1x clip
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Install the IP harness clip
to the cross car beam
Note1x clip
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Install IP harness clip to
the body of the vehicle next to RH cross car beam bracket
Note1x clip
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Install the drivers air duct
to the HVAC assembly
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Install the screws securing
the drivers air duct to the cross car beam
Note2x scews, T20, 2.3 Nm
- Install the instrument panel carrier onto the cross car beam. See IP Carrier (Remove and Install)
- Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect)