2024-02-22

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

Correction code 17100602 2.34 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.

  • 2024-02-23: Removed the steps of removing and installing the front seats according to the latest validation.

Remove

  1. Open all the doors and lower all the windows.
  2. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the IP carrier assembly. See IP Carrier (Remove and Install).
  4. Remove the LH air wave duct. See Duct - Air Wave - LH (LHD) (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace).
  5. Disconnect the instrument panel harness connectors (x4) from the LH controller area.
  6. Remove the harness clip from the instrument panel near the LH controller.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the electric steering column.
  8. Release the harness clips (x4) from the steering column.
  9. Release the blower motor harness clips (x2) from the cross car beam.
  10. Disconnect the blower motor electrical connector.
  11. Disconnect the connector from the PTC heater located on the lower LH side.
  12. Release the PTC heater harness from the U-clip.
  13. Remove the instrument panel harness clips (x3) and harness holder from the top of the cross car beam, and then release the HVAC harness from the instrument panel harness.
  14. Release the clips (x4) that attach the instrument panel harness to the RH side of the HVAC assembly.
  15. Remove the nut that attaches the instrument panel harness ground strap to the PTC heater.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  16. Remove the instrument panel harness ground strap from the PTC heater, and then place the strap aside for access.
  17. Remove the bolt that attaches the instrument panel harness ground to the body.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Inspect the bolt: if it is a self tapping tri-lobular bolt (1128269-11-A), then discard it. If it is a normal bolt (1128269-00-A), then it can be reused.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  18. Disconnect the instrument panel harness connector from the RCM.
  19. Release the instrument panel harness clips (x4) from the body.
  20. Release the instrument panel harness clips (x3) from the RH side of the cross car beam, and then release the HVAC harness from the instrument panel harness.
  21. Disconnect the instrument panel harness connectors (x4) from the car computer.
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    Note
    Non-EU vehicles have 3 connectors.
  22. Disconnect the instrument panel harness connectors (x4) from the RH controller area.
  23. Remove the bolt that attaches the RH cross car beam bracket to the cross car beam.
    25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  24. Remove the nut that attaches the RH cross car beam bracket to the body.
    25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  25. Remove the RH cross car beam bracket from the vehicle.
  26. Remove the instrument panel harness from the center console area, and then move it aside.
  27. Remove the instrument panel harness from the cross car beam.
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    Note
    Take note of the harness routing for installation.

Install

  1. Position the instrument panel harness into the cross car beam.
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    Note
    Take note of the harness routing for installation.
  2. Install the instrument panel harness into the center console area.
  3. Position the RH cross car beam bracket into the vehicle.
  4. Install the nut that attaches the RH cross car beam bracket to the body.
    25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  5. Install the bolt that attaches the RH cross car beam bracket to the cross car beam.
    25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  6. Connect the instrument panel harness connectors (x3) to the RH controller area.
  7. Connect the instrument panel harness connectors (x4) to the car computer.
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    Note
    Non-EU vehicles have 3 connectors.
  8. Install the instrument panel harness clips (x3) to the RH side of the cross car beam, and then secure the HVAC harness to the instrument panel harness.
  9. Install the instrument panel harness clips (x4) to the body.
  10. Connect the instrument panel harness connector to the RCM.
  11. Install the bolt that attaches the instrument panel harness ground to the body.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Inspect the bolt: if it is a self tapping tri-lobular bolt (1128269-11-A), then discard it. If it is a normal bolt (1128269-00-A), then it can be reused.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  12. Position the instrument panel harness ground strap to the PTC heater.
  13. Install the nut that attaches the instrument panel harness ground strap to the PTC heater.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  14. Install the clips (x4) that attach the instrument panel harness to the RH side of the HVAC assembly.
  15. Install the instrument panel harness clips (x3) and harness holder to the top of the cross car beam, and then secure the HVAC harness to the instrument panel harness.
  16. Secure the PTC heater harness to the U-clip.
  17. Connect the connector to the PTC heater located on the lower LH side.
  18. Connect the blower motor electrical connector.
  19. Install the blower motor harness clips (x2) to the cross car beam.
  20. Install the harness clips (x4) to the steering column.
  21. Connect the electrical connector to the electric steering column.
  22. Install the harness clip to the instrument panel near the LH controller.
  23. Connect the instrument panel harness connectors (x4) to the LH controller area.
  24. Install the LH air wave duct. See Duct - Air Wave - LH (LHD) (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace).
  25. Install the IP carrier assembly. See IP Carrier (Remove and Install).
  26. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  27. Raise all windows and close all doors.