2026-08-09

Cover - Lower - LH - Instrument Panel (2025+) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code New FRT 0.9 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and its associated 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. 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 decor. 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 driver knee airbag assembly. See Cover - Knee Airbag - Driver (2025+) (Remove and Replace).
    Note
    It's not necessary to separate the airbag from the airbag cover.
  4. Remove the steering yoke/wheel. See Steering Yoke/Wheel (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the screws (x8) and release the tabs (x8) that attach the lower instrument panel to the instrument panel, and then remove the panel from the vehicle.
    Note
    Release the instrument panel lower assembly, and then carefully guide over the upper steering column.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 bit

Install

  1. Fasten the tabs (x8), and then install the screws (x8) that attach the lower instrument panel to the instrument panel.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Note
    Engage all tabs before installing the screws.
    Note
    Guide it over the upper steering column.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 bit
  2. Install the steering yoke/wheel. See Steering Yoke/Wheel (Remove and Replace).
  3. Install the driver knee airbag assembly. See Cover - Knee Airbag - Driver (2025+) (Remove and Replace).
  4. Install the glove box assembly. See Glove Box (Remove and Replace).
  5. 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)