2025-04-23

Harness - Instrument Panel (2025+) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code New 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.

Warning

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. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

This procedure describes work that is specific to 2025+ Model S.

Open all four doors
Lower all four windows
Remove the center console assembly. See Center Console Assembly (2025+) (Remove and Install).
Open hood

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Select Controls > Frunk Open
Power off vehicle from center display

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Via Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
Remove rear underhood apron

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8x clips
Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop

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2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection
Remove LH mid A-pillar trim

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1x clip, 2x tabs
Remove LH IP end cap

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4x clips
Remove IP LH mid panel

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6x tabs
Remove RH mid A-pillar trim

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1x clip, 2x tabs
Remove RH IP end cap

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4x clips
Release IP service panel

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2x tabs, 4x datums, Release top tabs and slide rearward
Release diagnostic and CAN harnesses from IP service panel

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2x clips
Remove IP service panel

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1x connector
Remove center display bracket bolts

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2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Remove center display shroud

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3x tabs, Slide display outwards until shroud fully clears IP and support, Release the bottom tabs and pull upward
Release center display coax and power connectors

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2x connectors, 1x clip, Slide display rearward outwards from IP bracket and support during connector release
Remove center display

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Slide rearward, Place on soft clean surface
Remove IP closeout panel

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4x tabs
Remove IP RH mid Panel

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14x tabs, 2 datums
Remove IP Decor

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21x clips, 6x datums, 2x connectors, Release each IP decor connector clip from IP carrier then disconnect from IP harness
Remove RH footwell cover

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3x magnets, 1x connector, 4x datums
Remove fasteners securing RH knee air bag assembly to vehicle

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2x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, 1x clip, Discard after removal
Remove RH knee air bag assembly from vehicle

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2x connectors, 6x tabs, 1x clip, Release 2x locking tab on airbag connector
Release glove box

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5x screws, T20, 3 Nm
Release glove box connectors

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3x connectors
Remove USB outlet

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2x screws, T20, 3 Nm, 1x clip
Remove glove box
Release passenger IP air duct temperature sensor connector

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1x connector, Carefully release connection and do not damage components
Remove passenger IP air duct

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2x push-pull rivets
Release passenger IP airbag connectors

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3x connectors, Note RoW variant vehicles may be equipped with only 2x connectors, Pull down spring loaded locks simultaneously to release airbag connectors
Remove IP carrier cross beam bolts

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2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
Fold RH front cabin carpet aside for access

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Caution not to damage styrofoam of carpet
Release harness from RH footrest panel

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1x clip
Remove RH footrest panel

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2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
Remove RH upper A-pillar trim

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2x tethered clips, 1x clip, 2x connector, Pull inside of the upper portion of upper A-pillar, Depress 2x tabs to remove each tether from body side, Disconnect tweeter, Then pull upper A-pillar upward to remove
Remove LH upper A-pillar trim

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2x tethered clips, 1x clip, 2x connector, Pull inside of the upper portion of upper A-pillar, Depress 2x tabs to remove each tether from body side, Disconnect tweeter, Then pull upper A-pillar upward to remove
Release LH lower instrument panel

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3x screws, T20, 3 Nm
Release center lower instrument panel

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7x screws, T20, 3 Nm, 1x harness, 1 screw connects instrument panel ground harness. If using part revision 1562948-70-D on a Non-AP4 vehicle, add ground strap 1679240-00-A to aero lens assembly
Release RH lower instrument panel

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3x screws, T20, 3 Nm
Release IP trim harness

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1x connector, 2x clips
Release instrument cluster harness

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1x connector, 1x clip
Position lower instrument panel assembly away from IP sub-assembly

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Move top edge as far rearward as possible without excessive stress on assembly
Remove IP sub-assembly

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9x screws, T20, 3 Nm, Slide IP sub-assembly rearward, Lift assembly up from IP carrier, Ensure airwave vents and passenger air bag are clear of lower IP assembly, Remove assembly out through RH front door, Recommend assistance as needed
Remove driver IP air vent duct

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2x rivets, 1x connector, Slide outboard and up out of HVAC unit assembly
Release driver air bag assembly away from steering wheel

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2x 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
Remove driver air bag assembly

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1x connector, 2x tabs
Disconnect steering wheel connector

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1x connector, 2x tabs
Release steering wheel

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1x patch bolt, 10mm allen, 80 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove steering wheel

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Note that the steering wheel is splined to the column
Pull upward to release steering column upper shroud from lower shroud

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6x clips, 4x datums
Release lower shroud from steering column

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2x screws, T20, 1.5 Nm, 1x clip, 1x datum, Slide lower shroud rearward to release datum
Remove lower instrument panel assembly

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3x screws, T20, 3 Nm, 8x tabs, Remaining screws located at bottom of assembly, Release assembly and carefully guide over upper steering column
Release IP harness at LH and RH center display brackets

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4x clips
Release IP harness from center IP carrier

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2x clips, Once released maneuver IP harness behind both center display brackets into passenger side footwell
Release IP harness from RH IP carrier

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4x clips
Release IP harness from J12 x055 Dash connector at right body controller

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2x clips, 1x connector, Release lock then remove
Release connector to gaming MCU

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1x connector, Depress lock on underside of connector before pulling out of socket, Possible damage to PCBA may occur if removed without releasing lock first
Release IP harness connectors at LH side of car computer gaming board

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5x connectors, Release locks on connectors before removal
Release IP harness from lower center IP carrier

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6x clips
Release IP harness at upper center IP carrier

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3x clips
Release IP harness from LH center IP carrier

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3x clips
Disconnect steering column control module assembly connector

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1x connector, Remove retaining clip on the connector, release connector, then remove the remaining broken clip from connector, Discard retaining clip after removal, Originally installed clip is black, Replacement clip is orange
Release IP harness from J12 x035 Dash connector at left body controller and connector x947F

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4x clips, 2x connector, Release lock then remove
Release IP cowl link

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2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, Only remove the bolts from the IP carrier and HVAC box
Remove IP harness from vehicle

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Maneuver RH harness underneath IP cowl link, Maneuver LH harness up and over steering column
Install IP harness into vehicle

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Maneuver RH harness underneath IP cowl link down into passenger footwell, Maneuver LH harness up and over steering column down into driver footwell
Secure IP cowl link

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2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 2x datums
Secure IP harness to J12 x035 Dash connector at left body controller and connector x947F

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4x clips, 2x connector
Connect steering column control module assembly connector

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1x connector, Perform push-pull-push to make sure connector is seated properly
Secure IP harness to LH center IP carrier

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3x clips
Secure IP harness at upper center IP carrier

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3x clips
Secure IP harness to lower center IP carrier

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6x clips
Secure IP harness connectors at LH side of car computer gaming board

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5x connectors
Install connector to gaming MCU

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1x connector, Confirm connector locked into socket
Secure IP harness from RH IP carrier

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4x clips
Secure IP harness to J12 x055 Dash connector at right body controller

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2x clips, 1x connector
Secure IP harness to center IP carrier

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2x clips, Maneuver IP harness behind both center display brackets into position
Secure IP harness at LH and RH center display brackets

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4x clips
Secure lower instrument panel assembly

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3x screws, T20, 3 Nm, 8x tabs, Secure only the screws located at bottom of assembly, Remainder of screws are secured at a later step
Install lower shroud to steering column

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2x screws, T20, 1.5 Nm, 1x clip, 1x datum, Slide lower shroud forward to engage datum
Align clips and datums then press downward to install upper shroud onto lower shroud

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6x clips, 4x datums
Install steering wheel

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Note that the steering wheel is splined to the column and can only be installed in the correct position
Install bolt securing steering wheel to steering column

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1x patch bolt, 10mm allen, 80 Nm, Install new patch bolt
Secure steering wheel connector

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1x connector, 2x tabs
Position driver air bag assembly

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1x connector, 2x tabs
Install driver air bag assembly to yoke steering wheel

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2x 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
Install driver IP air vent duct

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1x rivets, 1x connector, Slide inboard and into HVAC unit assembly
Install IP sub-assembly

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9x screws, T20, 3 Nm, 4x datums, Slide IP sub-assembly into vehicle, Ensure passenger air bag and driver vent assembly have clearance past lower IP assembly, Recommend assistance
Secure IP trim harness

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1x connector, 1x clip
Secure instrument cluster harness

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1x connector
Secure IP Decor harness to LH IP sub-assembly

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1x clip
Position lower instrument panel assembly into IP sub-assembly
Secure LH lower instrument panel

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3x screws, T20, 3 Nm
Secure center lower instrument panel

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7x screws, T20, 3 Nm, 1x harness, 1 screw connects instrument panel ground harness. If using part revision 1562948-70-D on a Non-AP4 vehicle, add ground strap 1679240-00-A to aero lens assembly
Secure RH lower instrument panel

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3x screws, T20, 3 Nm
Install RH upper A-pillar trim

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2x tethered clips, 1x clip, 2x connector, Slide bottom of trim along IP and speaker grill, attach each tether to body side, Set clips starting at the bottom and work up, Pull seal over trim
Install LH upper A-pillar trim

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2x tethered clips, 1x clip, 2x connector, Slide bottom of trim along IP and speaker grill, attach each tether to body side, Set clips starting at the bottom and work up, Pull seal over trim
Install IP carrier cross beam bolts

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2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
Secure passenger IP airbag connectors

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3x connectors, Note RoW variant vehicles may be equipped with only 2x connectors, Verify connectors are fully secured
Install passenger IP air duct

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2x push-pull rivets
Secure passenger IP air duct temperature sensor connector

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1x connector
Secure USB outlet

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2x screws, T20, 3 Nm, 1x clip, Ensure USB socket flush in glove box
Secure glove box connectors

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3x connectors
Install glove box

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5x screws, T20, 3 Nm, Install screws at top of box, close lid then install bottom screws. Use manual release to open box if needed
Install RH knee air bag assembly into vehicle

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2x connectors, 6x tabs, 1x clip, Hook tabs before fully seating, Use caution not to damage the connector/harness, Support the knee air bag while connecting the connector
Install fasteners securing RH knee air bag assembly to vehicle

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2x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, 1x clip, Install new fasteners
Install RH footwell cover

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3x magnets, 4x datums, 1x connector
Install RH footrest panel

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2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
Secure harness to RH footrest panel

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1x clip
Fold RH main carpet back into place

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Caution not to damage styrofoam of carpet
Install IP Decor

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21x clips, 6x datums, 2x connectors, Connect ambient bright harness, Secure each IP decor connector clip to IP carrier, Secure IP decor to lower instrument panel
Install IP RH mid Panel

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14x tabs, 2 datums
Install IP LH mid panel

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6x tabs
Install IP closeout panel

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4x tabs
Route display harness behind LH display bracket
Position center display in IP
Secure center display coax and power connectors

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2x connectors, 1x clip, Ensure strain relief clip is secure to linkage arm, Replace clip if damaged
Install center display shroud

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3x tabs, Slide display downward until shroud tabs fully engages, Set center display back into IP
Secure center display motor connectors

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2x connectors, Slide center display assembly fully into IP brackets after securing connectors
Install center display bracket bolts

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2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Secure IP service panel connector

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1x connector
Secure diagnostic and CAN harnesses to IP service panel

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2x clips
Secure IP service panel

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2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP
Install LH IP end cap

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4x clips
Install LH mid A-pillar trim

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1x clip, 2x tabs, Verify weather seal is seated properly
Install RH IP end cap

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4x clips
Install RH mid A-pillar trim

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1x clip, 2x tabs, Verify weather seal is seated properly
Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector

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2x connectors Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated
Install rear underhood apron

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8x clips
Close hood

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Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
Install the center console assembly. See Center Console Assembly (2025+) (Remove and Install).
Adjust steering column back to original position

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Via UI>Controls>Steering, Use left steering wheel scroll wheel to adjust steering column
Raise all four windows
Close all four doors

Model S Service Manual

Harness - Instrument Panel (2025+) (Remove and Replace)

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