2025-10-20

Lower Assembly - Instrument Panel (2025+) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code New FRT 1.14 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. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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

Remove

  1. Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  2. Release the tabs (x6) and remove the instrument panel LH mid panel.
  3. Adjust the steering column fully out and fully down.
  4. Open the RH front door.
  5. Move the RH front seat backward.
  6. Disconnect the LV battery power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  7. Remove RH front floor mat
  8. Remove the RH footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the RH console side carpet. See Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the touchscreen assembly. See Touchscreen (HW4) (Remove and Replace).
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    No need to remove the pivot mechanism from the touchscreen.
  12. Release the tabs (x4) and remove the instrument panel closeout panel.
  13. Release the tabs (x14) and datums (x2) and remove the instrument panel RH mid panel.
  14. Remove the front passenger knee airbag and knee airbag cover assembly. See Cover - Knee Air Bag - RH (2025+) (Remove and Replace).
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    No need to separate the knee airbag and the cover.
  15. Remove the glove box. See Glove Box (Remove and Replace).
  16. Release the clips (x21) and the datums (x6), then disconnect harness connectors (x4), and then remove the instrument panel décor from the vehicle.
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    Release each connector clip from the instrument panel carrier, and then disconnect the connector.
  17. Remove the steering wheel. See Steering Yoke/Wheel (Remove and Replace).
  18. Remove the LH knee airbag and knee airbag cover assembly. See Cover - Knee Air Bag - LH (2025+) (Remove and Replace).
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    No need to separate the knee airbag and the cover.
  19. Release the clips (x2) that attach the upper steering column shroud to the lower instrument panel assembly.
  20. Remove the screws (x8) that secure the lower instrument panel assembly, and then release the tabs (x8) and remove the panel from the vehicle.
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    Release the assembly and carefully guide it over the upper steering column.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 bit

Install

  1. Secure the tabs (x8) to install the lower instrument panel assembly to the vehicle, and then install the screws (x8).
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    Guide the panel over the upper steering column. Engage all tabs before starting the screws.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 bit
  2. Secure the clips (x2) that attach the upper steering column shroud to the lower instrument panel assembly.
  3. Install the LH knee airbag and knee airbag cover assembly. See Cover - Knee Air Bag - LH (2025+) (Remove and Replace).
  4. Install the steering wheel. See Steering Yoke/Wheel (Remove and Replace).
  5. Connect the harness connectors (x4), and then align the datums (x6) and secure the clips (x21) to install the instrument panel décor trim onto the vehicle.
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    Secure each connector clip after connecting the connector.
  6. Install the glove box. See Glove Box (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the front passenger knee airbag and knee airbag cover assembly. See Cover - Knee Air Bag - RH (2025+) (Remove and Replace).
  8. Secure the tabs (x14) and datums (x2) to install the instrument panel RH mid panel.
  9. Secure the tabs (x4) to install the instrument panel closeout panel.
  10. Install the touchscreen assembly. See Touchscreen (HW4) (Remove and Replace).
  11. Connect the LV battery power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  12. Move the RH front seat to its original position.
  13. Hold the upper B-pillar button in the down position to manually calibrate the RH falcon wing door.
  14. Close the RH front door.
  15. Secure the tabs (x6) to install the instrument panel LH mid panel.
  16. Install the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  17. Adjust the steering column back to original position.
  18. Move the LH front seat to its original position.
  19. Hold the upper B-pillar button in the down position to manually calibrate the LH falcon wing door.
  20. Raise both front windows and close the LH front door.