Cross Car Beam (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 14052202 2.58 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
- Open the LH and RH front doors and lower the LH and RH front windows.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH wiper arms. See Wiper Arm - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH shock tower covers. See Cover - Shock Tower - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH shock tower V brace. See V Brace - Shock Tower - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the wiper module. See Wiper Module (Remove and Replace).
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Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the
upper steering column bracket IP carrier bolts at the bulkhead.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm deep socket
- Remove the center console. See Center Console Assembly (Remove and Replace).
- Adjust the steering column fully rearward and fully down.
- Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the IP sub-assembly. See Sub Assembly - Instrument Panel (Remove and Install).
- Remove the driver instrument panel duct. See Duct - Instrument Panel - Driver (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the driver airbag. See Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the steering yoke/wheel. See Steering Yoke/Wheel (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the steering column upper shroud. See Shroud - Upper - Steering Column (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the steering column lower shroud. See Shroud - Lower - Steering Column (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the instrument panel harness. See Harness - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace).
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Remove the nuts (x4) that attach the
upper steering column to the steering column bracket, and then rotate the steering
column and set it aside.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm deep socket
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Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the
LH and RH cross car beam assembly to the body.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the
cross car beam assembly to the toeboard bracket.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the
cross car beam assembly to the HVAC unit.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Remove the cross car beam assembly
from the body and the HVAC unit.
NoteDatums (x4)
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With an assistant, remove the cross
car beam assembly from the vehicle.
CAUTIONAvoid contact with seats and inner door panel.
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Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the
center display brackets to the cross car beam assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
NoteDatums (x4)
Install
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Install the bolts (x4) that attach the
center display brackets to the cross car beam assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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With an assistant, install the cross
car beam assembly into the vehicle.
CAUTIONAvoid contact with seats and inner door panel.NoteAlign the datums (x4) before fully engaging the cross car beam assembly with the HVAC assembly.
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Engage the cross car beam assembly to
the body and the HVAC unit.
NoteDatums (x4)
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Install the bolts (x4) that attach the
LH and RH cross car beam assembly to the body.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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Install the bolts (x2) that attach the
cross car beam assembly to the toeboard bracket.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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Install the bolts (x4) that attach the
cross car beam assembly to the HVAC unit.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Install the bolts (x2) that attach the
upper steering column bracket IP carrier bolts at the bulkhead.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm deep socket
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Install the nuts (x4) that attach the upper steering column to the steering column
bracket.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm deep socket
- Install the instrument panel harness. See Harness - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace).
- Install the steering column lower shroud. See Shroud - Lower - Steering Column (Remove and Replace).
- Install the steering column upper shroud. See Shroud - Upper - Steering Column (Remove and Replace).
- Install the steering yoke/wheel. See Steering Yoke/Wheel (Remove and Replace).
- Install the driver airbag. See Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace).
- Install the driver instrument panel duct. See Duct - Instrument Panel - Driver (Remove and Replace).
- Install the IP sub-assembly. See Sub Assembly - Instrument Panel (Remove and Install).
- Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Install the wiper module. See Wiper Module (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH shock tower V brace. See V Brace - Shock Tower - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH and RH wiper arms. See Wiper Arm - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH and RH shock tower covers. See Cover - Shock Tower - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Install the center console. See Center Console Assembly (Remove and Replace).
- Restore the steering column back to its original position.
- Raise the LH and RH windows and close the LH and RH doors.