Harness - HVAC Assembly (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 17104102 1.98 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.
Remove
- Remove the center console assembly. See Center Console Assembly (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the IP sub-assembly. See Sub Assembly - Instrument Panel (Remove and Install).
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Release IP cowl link.
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, Only remove the bolts from the IP carrier and HVAC box.
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Remove driver IP air vent duct.
Note2x rivets, 1x connector, Slide outboard and up out of HVAC unit assembly.
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Release spring clip securing driver
air bag assembly to steering wheel and pull driver air bag assembly away from steering
wheel.
Note2x spring clips, 2x datums, Press the spring simultaneously from two access holes to release, Access holes located at 4 and 8 o’clock position, Do not insert tool too far as air bag connector could be damaged.
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Disconnect driver air bag connector
and remove driver air bag assembly.
Note1x connector, 2x tabs.
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Disconnect steering wheel
connector.
Note1x connector.
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Remove bolt that secures the steering
wheel to the column.
Note1x patch bolt, 10mm allen, 80 Nm, Discard after removal.
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Remove steering wheel.
NoteNote that the steering wheel is splined to the column.
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Pull upward to release steering column
upper shroud from lower shroud.
Note6x clips, 4x datums.
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Remove lower shroud to steering
column.
Note2x screws, T20, 1.5 Nm, 1x clip, 1x datum, Slide lower shroud rearward to release datum.
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Remove lower instrument panel
assembly.
Note3x screws, T20, 3 Nm, 8x tabs, Remaining screws located at bottom of assembly, Release assembly and carefully guide over upper steering column.
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Release LH floor HVAC actuator and LH
floor duct temp sensor connectors.
Note2x connectors.
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Release LH panel HVAC actuator and
defrost duct temp sensor connectors.
Note2x connectors, 1x tab, Release HVAC harness from housing.
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Release 1st row bypass HVAC actuator
connector.
Note1x connector 2x tabs, Release HVAC harness from housing.
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Release HVAC blower motor
connector.
Note1x connector, 2x clips.
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Maneuver LH HVAC harness under IP
support.
Note1x clip.
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Release intake HVAC actuator.
Note1x connector.
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Release connector at RH panel HVAC
actuator.
Note1x connector.
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Release RH panel HVAC actuator.
Note2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x datum, Hold actuator arm while removing actuator, Note actuator arm keyed angle upon removal.
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Remove screws securing defrost HVAC
Actuator and remove from HVAC assembly.
Note2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm.
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Disconnect Defrost HVAC Actuator
connector and remove actuator from vehicle.
Note1x connector.
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Release RH floor HVAC actuator and RH
floor duct temp sensor.
Note2x connectors.
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Release evaporator thermistor
connector.
Note1x connector.
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Fold RH front cabin carpet aside for
access.
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Release harness from RH footrest
panel.
Note1x clip.
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Remove RH footrest panel.
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm.
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Release body harness from RH toeboard
bracket and IP lower support.
Note3x clips, 2x connectors.
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Release RH toeboard bracket from
body.
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm.
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Release RH toeboard upper bracket from
IP carrier.
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 20 Nm.
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Remove RH toeboard bracket.
NoteSlide the body side of the bracket up and out of slotted receptacle, Negotiate body harness and swing rear of bracket out of IP carrier.
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Release 2nd row bypass, console, 2nd
row floor HVAC actuators, & 2nd row floor duct temp sensor.
Note4x connectors.
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Release center branch of HVAC harness
from housing.
Note6x tabs.
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Release RH branch of HVAC harness from
housing.
Note4x clips.
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Release HVAC blower x059 connector and
HVAC case x058 connector from right controller.
Note1x clip, 2x connectors.
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Remove HVAC harness from
vehicle.
NoteManeuver center HVAC harness between RH floor duct and housing.
Install
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Install HVAC harness to vehicle.
NoteManeuver center HVAC harness between RH floor duct and housing.
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Secure RH branch of HVAC harness to housing.
Note4x clips.
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Secure HVAC blower x059 connector and HVAC case x058 connector to right
controller.
Note1x clip, 2x connectors.
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Secure RH floor HVAC actuator and RH floor duct temp sensor.
Note2x connectors.
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Secure evaporator thermistor connector.
Note1x connector.
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Secure 2nd row bypass, console, 2nd row floor HVAC actuators, & 2nd row floor
duct temp sensor.
Note4x connectors.
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Secure center branch of HVAC harness to housing.
Note6x tabs.
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Connect defrost HVAC Actuator connector.
Note1x connector.
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Install defrost HVAC Actuator to HVAC assembly.
Note2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, Actuator is keyed to HVAC assembly, Ensure alignment before installing screws.
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Secure RH panel HVAC actuator.
Note2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x datum, Note actuator arm keyed angle upon installation matches actuator.
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Secure connector at RH panel HVAC actuator.
Note1x connector.
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Secure intake HVAC actuator.
Note1x connector.
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Maneuver LH HVAC harness under IP support.
Note1x clip.
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Secure HVAC blower motor connector.
Note1x connector, 2x clips.
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Secure 1st row bypass HVAC actuator connector.
Note1x connector 2x tabs, Secure HVAC harness to housing.
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Secure LH panel HVAC actuator and defrost duct temp sensor connectors.
Note2x connectors, 1x tab, Secure HVAC harness to housing.
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Secure LH floor HVAC actuator and LH floor duct temp sensor connectors.
Note2x connectors.
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Secure lower instrument panel assembly.
Note3x screws, T20, 3 Nm, 8x tabs, Secure only the screws located at bottom of assembly, Remainder of screws are secured at a later step.
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Position RH toeboard bracket.
NoteSlide the body side of the bracket down and into slotted receptacle, Negotiate around body harness and swing rear of bracket into IP carrier.
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Secure RH toeboard bracket to body.
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 9 Nm.
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Secure RH toeboard upper bracket to IP carrier.
Note1x bolt, 13mm, 20 Nm.
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Secure body harness from RH toeboard bracket and IP lower support.
Note3x clips, 2x connectors.
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Install RH footrest panel.
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm.
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Secure harness to RH footrest panel.
Note1x clip.
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Fold RH main carpet back into place.
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Install lower shroud to steering column.
Note2x screws, T20, 1.5 Nm, 1x clip, 1x datum, Slide lower shroud forward to engage datum.
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Align the clips and datums then press downward to install upper shroud onto lower
shroud.
Note6x clips, 4x datums.
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Install steering wheel.
NoteNote that the steering wheel is splined to the column and can only be installed in the correct position.
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Install bolt securing steering wheel to steering column.
Note1x patch bolt, 10mm allen, 80 Nm, Install new patch bolt.
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Secure steering wheel connector.
Note1x connector.
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Connect driver air bag assembly connector.
Note1x connector, 2x tabs.
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Install driver air bag assembly to yoke steering wheel.
Note2x datums, 2x spring clip, Position driver air bag onto yoke steering wheel, Align datums onto the clips, Press down on one side of the 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 yoke steering wheel is symmetrical.
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Install driver IP air vent duct.
Note1x rivets, 1x connector, Slide inboard and into HVAC unit assembly.
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Secure IP cowl link.
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 2x datums.
- Install the instrument panel sub-assembly and all other parts that were removed for access . See Sub Assembly - Instrument Panel (Remove and Install).
- Install the center console assembly. See Center Console Assembly (Remove and Replace).
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Adjust steering column back to original position.
NoteVia UI>Controls>Steering, Use left steering wheel scroll wheel to adjust steering column.