2025-04-22
Cover - Lower - LH - 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.
Note
This procedure describes work that is
specific to 2025+ Model S.
- Open LH front door
- Lower both front windows
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Remove LH mid A-pillar trim
Note1x clip, 2x tabs
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Remove LH IP end cap
Note4x clips
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Adjust steering column fully rearward and fully down
NoteVia Controls > Steering Wheel, Use left steering wheel scroll wheel to adjust steering column
- Open RH front door
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Remove RH mid A-pillar trim
Note1x clip, 2x tabs
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Remove RH IP end cap
Note4x clips
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Open hood
NoteSelect Controls > Frunk Open
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Power off vehicle from center display
NoteVia Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
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Remove rear underhood apron
Note8x clips
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Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
Note2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection
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Release phone dock
Note4x clips, 2x datums, Pull up at bottom and swing out from under instrument panel
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Remove phone dock
Note3x connectors, 1x clip, Take caution to release connector locks before pulling straight out of each socket to avoid damage
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Release IP service panel
Note2x tabs, 4x datums, Release top tabs and slide rearward
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Release diagnostic and CAN harnesses from IP service panel
Note2x clips
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Remove IP service panel
Note1x connector
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Remove center display bracket bolts
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 11.5 Nm
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Release center display motor connectors
Note2x connectors
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Remove center display shroud
Note3x tabs, Slide display outwards until shroud fully clears IP and support, Release the bottom tabs and pull upward
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Release center display coax and power connectors
Note2x connectors, 1x clip, Slide display rearward outwards from IP bracket and support during connector release
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Remove center display
NoteSlide rearward, Place on soft clean surface
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Remove IP closeout panel
Note4x tabs
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Remove IP LH mid panel
Note6x tabs
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Remove IP RH mid Panel
Note14x tabs, 2 datums
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Remove IP Decor
Note21x clips, 6x datums, 2x connectors, Release each IP decor connector clip from IP carrier then disconnect from IP harness
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Remove RH footwell cover
Note3x magnets, 1x connector, 4x datums
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Remove fasteners securing RH knee air bag assembly to vehicle
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, 1x clip, Discard after removal
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Remove RH knee air bag assembly from vehicle
Note2x connectors, 6x tabs, 1x clip, Release 2x locking tab on airbag connector
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Release glove box
Note5x screws, T20, 3 Nm
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Release glove box connectors
Note3x connectors
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Remove USB outlet
Note2x screws, T20, 3 Nm, 1x clip
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Remove glove box
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Remove LH footwell cover
Note1x connector, 2x magnets
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Remove fasteners securing LH knee air bag assembly to vehicle
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, 1x clip, Discard after removal
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Remove LH knee air bag assembly from vehicle
Note3x connectors, 1x clip, 6x tabs, Release 2x locking tab on airbag connector
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Release 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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Remove driver air bag assembly
Note1x connector, 2x tabs
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Disconnect steering wheel connector
Note1x connector, 2x tabs
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Release steering wheel
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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Remove lP lower cover assembly
Note8x screws, T20, 3 Nm, 8x tabs, 2x clips, Release assembly and carefully guide over upper steering column
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Install IP lower cover assembly
Note8x screws, T20, 3 Nm, 8x tabs, 2x clips, Guide over upper steering column, Engage all tabs before starting screws
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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, 2x tabs
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Position driver air bag assembly
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 LH knee air bag assembly into vehicle
Note1x clip, 3x connectors, 6x tabs, Hook tabs before fully seating, Use caution not to damage the connector/harness, Support the knee air bag while connecting the connectors
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Install fasteners securing LH knee air bag assembly to vehicle
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, 1x clip, Install new fasteners
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Install LH footwell cover
Note1x connector, 2x magnets
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Secure USB outlet
Note2x screws, T20, 3 Nm, 1x clip, Ensure USB socket flush in glove box
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Secure glove box connectors
Note3x connectors
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Install glove box
Note5x screws, T20, 3 Nm, Install screws at top of box, close lid then install bottom screws. Use manual release to open box if needed
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Install RH knee air bag assembly into vehicle
Note2x 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
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Install fasteners securing RH knee air bag assembly to vehicle
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, 1x clip, Install new fasteners
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Install RH footwell cover
Note3x magnets, 4x datums, 1x connector
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Install IP RH mid Panel
Note14x tabs, 2 datums
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Install IP LH mid panel
Note6x tabs
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Install IP closeout panel
Note4x tabs
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Install IP Decor
Note21x 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
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Route display harness behind LH display bracket
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Position center display in IP
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Secure center display coax and power connectors
Note2x connectors, 1x clip, Ensure strain relief clip is secure to linkage arm, Replace clip if damaged
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Install center display shroud
Note3x tabs, Slide display downward until shroud tabs fully engages, Set center display back into IP
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Secure center display motor connectors
Note2x connectors, Slide center display assembly fully into IP brackets after securing connectors
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Install center display bracket bolts
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
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Secure IP service panel connector
Note1x connector
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Secure diagnostic and CAN harnesses to IP service panel
Note2x clips
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Secure IP service panel
Note2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP
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Install phone dock connections
Note3x connectors, 1x clip
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Install phone dock
Note2x datums, 4 tabs, Slide datums forward into IP and secure tabs down into center console
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Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector
Note2x connectors Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated
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Install rear underhood apron
Note8x clips
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Close hood
NotePress firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
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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
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Install LH IP end cap
Note4x clips
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Install LH mid A-pillar trim
Note1x clip, 2x tabs, Verify weather seal is seated properly
- Move LH front seat to original position
- Raise LH front window
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Close LH front door
NoteClose doors
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Install RH IP end cap
Note4x clips
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Install RH mid A-pillar trim
Note1x clip, 2x tabs, Verify weather seal is seated properly
- Move RH front seat to original position
- Raise RH front window
- Close RH front door