2026-08-09

Grille - Speaker - Instrument Panel (2025+) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code New FRT 1.2 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and FRT listed above 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. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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

Remove

  1. Remove the instrument panel décor. See Decor - Instrument Panel (2025+) (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the glove box assembly. See Glove Box (Remove and Replace).
    Note
    It's not necessary to remove the outboard and inboard shape memory alloy (SMA) locator plates and the SMA assembly from the glove box assembly.
  3. Remove the front passenger instrument panel duct. See Duct - Instrument Panel - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  4. Disconnect the front passenger airbag electrical connectors (x3).
    Note
    Pull down the spring loaded locks simultaneously to release the airbag connectors
    Note
    The amount of connector may vary on build.
  5. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the instrument panel carrier to the cross car beam.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  6. Remove the LH and RH upper A-pillar trims. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (2025+) (Remove and Replace).
  7. Release the clip that attaches the instrument panel decor electrical harness to the LH side of the instrument panel sub-assembly.
  8. Remove the screws (x3) that attach the LH lower instrument panel to the vehicle.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
  9. Remove the screws (x7) that attach the center lower instrument panel to the vehicle.
    Note
    1 screw connects the instrument panel ground harness.
    Note
    If using part revision 1562948-70-D on a non-HW4 vehicle, add ground strap 1679240-00-A to the aero lens assembly.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
  10. Remove the screws (x3) that attach the RH lower instrument panel to the vehicle.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
  11. Disconnect the instrument panel trim electrical connector, and then remove the clips (x2) that attach the harness to the vehicle.
  12. Disconnect the instrument cluster electrical connector, and then remove the clip that attaches the harness to the vehicle.
  13. With an assistant, remove the screws (x9) that attach the IP sub-assembly to the IP carrier, and remove the instrument panel sub-assembly from the vehicle.
    Note
    Slide the instrument panel sub-assembly rearwards, and then lift the assembly up from the instrument panel carrier.
    Note
    Make sure that the air wave vents and front passenger airbag are clear of the lower instrument panel assembly.
    Note
    Remove the instrument panel sub-assembly out through the RH front door.
  14. Remove the instrument panel windshield seal using a plastic trim tool.
  15. Remove the screws (x9) that attach the instrument panel speaker grille to the instrument panel sub-assembly.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
  16. Lift up to disengage, and then remove the instrument panel speaker grille from the instrument panel sub-assembly.

Install

  1. Engage the leading edge of the instrument panel speaker grille into the instrument panel sub-assembly, and then lower the grille into place.
  2. Install the screws (x9) that attach the instrument panel speaker grille to the instrument panel sub-assembly.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
  3. Install the instrument panel windshield seal.
    Note
    Clean the windshield seal with an Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) wipe, and then allow 1 minute to dry before continuing to the next step.
  4. With an assistant, slide the instrument panel sub-assembly into vehicle, and then install the screws (x9) that attach the IP sub-assembly to the IP carrier.
    Note
    x4 datums.
    Note
    Make sure that the front passenger airbag and the driver vent assembly have clearance past the lower instrument panel assembly.
  5. Connect the instrument panel trim electrical connector, and then install the clip that attaches the harness to the vehicle.
  6. Connect the instrument cluster electrical connector, and then install the clip that attaches the harness to the vehicle.
  7. Install the clip that attaches the instrument panel decor electrical harness to the LH instrument panel sub-assembly.
  8. Position the lower instrument panel assembly onto the instrument panel sub-assembly.
  9. Install the screws (x3) that attach the LH lower instrument panel to the vehicle.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
  10. Install the screws (x7) that attach the center lower instrument panel to the vehicle.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Note
    If using part revision 1562948-70-D on a non-HW4 vehicle, add ground strap 1679240-00-A to the aero lens assembly.
    Note
    1 screw connects the instrument panel ground harness.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
  11. Install the screws (x3) that attach the RH lower instrument panel to the vehicle.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
  12. Install the LH and RH upper A-pillar trims. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  13. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the instrument panel carrier to the cross car beam.
    6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  14. Connect the front passenger airbag electrical connectors (x3).
    Note
    Make sure that all connectors are fully secured.
  15. Install the front passenger instrument panel duct. See Duct - Instrument Panel - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  16. Install the glove box. See Glove Box (Remove and Replace).
  17. Install the instrument panel decor. See Decor - Instrument Panel (2025+) (Remove and Replace).
    Note
    It's not necessary to run the routine: TEST-SELF_VCRIGHT_X_DASH-RGB-SELF-ADDRESSINGvia Toolbox:(link)