22/11/2023 00:30:49

Insulator - Top Cowl (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 15307302 1.32 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.

  • 2023-11-22: Reorganized the procedure.

Remove

  1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  2. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  3. Remove the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (Remove and Replace)
  4. Remove the RH center console side carpet. See Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the RH front sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the LH and RH IP end caps. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the LH and RH middle A-pillar trims. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the LH and RH sun visor bezels. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the LH and RH upper A-pillar trims. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove the LH and RH lower A-pillar trims. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the instrument panel service panel. See Service Panel - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace)
  12. Remove the touchscreen assembly. See Touchscreen (HW3) (Remove and Replace).
  13. Remove the RH instrument panel middle trim. See Trim - Middle - Instrument Panel - RH (Remove and Replace).
  14. Remove the main instrument panel décor. See Decor - Instrument Panel - Main (Remove and Replace).
  15. Remove the front passenger knee airbag assembly. See Knee Airbag - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  16. Remove the glove box. See Glove Box (Remove and Replace).
  17. Remove the front passenger instrument panel duct. See Duct - Instrument Panel - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  18. Remove 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
  19. Disconnect the front passenger airbag electrical connectors (x3).
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Pull down the spring loaded locks simultaneously to release the airbag connectors
  20. Remove 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
  21. Remove the screws (x7) that attach the center lower instrument panel to the vehicle.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    1 screw connects the instrument panel ground harness.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    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
  22. Remove 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
  23. Disconnect the instrument cluster electrical harness, and then remove the clip that attaches it to the vehicle.
  24. Disconnect the instrument panel trim harness, and then remove the clip that attaches it to the vehicle.
  25. Position the lower instrument panel assembly away from the instrument panel sub-assembly.
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    Note
    Move the top edge as far rearward as possible without excessive stress on the assembly.
  26. Remove the clip and bolt that attach the instrument panel ground harness to the vehicle.
  27. With an assistant, remove the instrument panel sub-assembly from the vehicle.
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    Note
    Slide the instrument panel sub-assembly rearwards, and then lift the assembly up from the instrument panel carrier.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Make sure that the air wave vents and front passenger airbag are clear of the lower instrument panel assembly.
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    Note
    Remove the instrument panel sub-assembly out through the RH front door.
  28. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the instrument panel cowl link to the vehicle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 10 mm socket
  29. Remove the top cowl insulator from the top link.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Lift the cowl link slightly and slide the insulator rearward.

Install

  1. Install the top cowl insulator to the top link.
  2. Align the datums (x2) and install the bolts (x2) that attach the instrument panel cowl link to the vehicle.
    6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  3. With an assistant, slide the instrument panel sub-assembly into vehicle.
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    Note
    x4 datums.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Make sure that the front passenger airbag and the driver vent assembly have clearance past the lower instrument panel assembly.
  4. Install the clip and bolt that attach the instrument panel ground harness to the vehicle.
  5. Connect the instrument panel trim electrical harness, and then install the clip that attaches it to the vehicle.
  6. Connect the instrument cluster electrical harness, and then install the clip that attaches it to the vehicle.
  7. Position the lower instrument panel assembly onto the instrument panel sub-assembly.
  8. 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
  9. Install the screws (x7) that attach the center lower instrument panel to the vehicle.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    If using part revision 1562948-70-D on a non-HW4 vehicle, add ground strap 1679240-00-A to the aero lens assembly.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    1 screw connects the instrument panel ground harness.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Connect the front passenger airbag electrical connectors (x3).
  13. Install the front passenger instrument panel duct. See Duct - Instrument Panel - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  14. Install the glove box. See Glove Box (Remove and Replace).
  15. Install the front passenger knee airbag assembly. See Knee Airbag - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  16. Install the main instrument panel décor. See Decor - Instrument Panel - Main (Remove and Replace).
  17. Install the RH instrument panel middle trim. See Trim - Middle - Instrument Panel - RH (Remove and Replace).
  18. Install the touchscreen assembly. See Touchscreen (HW3) (Remove and Replace).
  19. Install the instrument panel service panel. See Service Panel - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace)
  20. Install the LH and RH lower A-pillar trims. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  21. Install the LH and RH upper A-pillar trims. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  22. Install the LH and RH sun visor bezels. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  23. Install the LH and RH middle A-pillar trims. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  24. Install the LH and RH IP end caps. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  25. Install the RH front sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  26. Install the RH center console side carpet. See Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  27. Install the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (Remove and Replace)
  28. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  29. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  30. Calibrate the rear doors.
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    Note
    If the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate to calibrate the rear doors.