Lower Assembly - 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.
- Open the LH front door.
- Lower both front windows.
- Move the LH front seat backward.
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Remove LH IP end cap
Note7x clips, 1x datum, Ensure clip at IP carrier is released fully before removal
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Remove LH mid A-pillar trim
Note2x clips, 3x datums, Release clips from upper A-pillar and IP sub assembly, Lift mid A-pillar trim out of lower A-pillar trim
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Remove LH front door sill trim panel
Note8x clips, 3x datums
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Remove LH lower A-pillar trim
Note1x bolt, T25, 5 Nm, 2x clips
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Remove IP LH mid panel
Note6x tabs
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Adjust steering column fully out and fully down
NoteVia UI > Controls > Steering , Use left steering wheel scroll wheel to adjust steering column
- Open the RH front door.
- Move the RH front seat backward.
- Open the hood.
- Power off the vehicle using the touchscreen.
- Remove the rear underhood apron.
- Disconnect the LV battery connector and First Responder Loop.
- Remove RH front floor mat
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Remove RH footwell cover
Note3x magnets, 1x connector, 4x datums
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Remove RH console side carpet
Note11x clips, 2x datums
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Remove RH front door sill trim panel
Note8x clips, 3x datums
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Remove RH IP end cap
Note3x clips
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Remove RH mid A-pillar trim
Note2x clips, 3x datums, Release clips from upper A-pillar and IP sub assembly, Lift mid A-pillar trim out of lower A-pillar trim
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Remove RH lower A-pillar trim
Note1x bolt, T25, 5 Nm, 2x clips, 1x datum
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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
- Release the IP service panel.
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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 RH mid Panel
Note14x tabs, 2 datums
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Remove fasteners securing RH knee air bag assembly to vehicle
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, 1x clip, Discard fasteners after removal
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Remove the RH knee air bag assembly from vehicle
Note2x connectors, 1x clip, 6x tabs, Release 2x locking tab on air bag 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
- Remove glove box
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Remove IP Decor
Note21x clips, 6x datums, 4x connectors, Release each IP decor connector clip from IP carrier then disconnect from IP harness
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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
- Remove LH front floor mat
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Remove LH outboard footwell cover
Note2x magnets, 2x datums
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Remove LH inboard footwell cover
Note1x cover, 1x clip, 1x datum, 1x screw, 8 mm, 1 Nm
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Remove fasteners securing LH knee air bag assembly to vehicle
Note2x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Discard after removal
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Remove the 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 upper steering column shroud from lower instrument panel assembly
Note2x clips
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Remove lower instrument panel assembly
Note8x screws, T20, 3 Nm, 8x tabs, Release assembly and carefully guide over upper steering column
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Install lower instrument panel assembly
Note8x screws, T20, 3 Nm, 8x tabs, Guide over upper steering column, Engage all tabs before starting screws
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Secure upper steering column shroud to lower instrument panel assembly
Note2x clips
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Install the 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 patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Install new fasteners
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Install LH console side carpet
Note11x clips, 2x datums
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Install LH inboard footwell cover
Note1x cover, 1x clip, 1x datum, 1x screw, 8 mm, 1 Nm, Align datums and footwell vent before installing screw
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Install LH outboard footwell cover
Note2x magnets, 2x datums
- Install LH front floor mat
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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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Secure driver air bag connector
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 IP Decor
Note21x clips, 6x datums, 4x 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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Secure USB outlet
Note2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x clip, Ensure USB socket flush in glove box
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Secure glove box connectors
Note3x connectors, Route harness through glove box datums
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Install glove box
Note5x screws, T20, 3 Nm
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Install RH knee air bag assembly onto 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
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Install RH console side carpet
Note11x clips, 2x datums
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Install RH footwell cover
Note3x magnets, 4x datums, 1x connector
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Install RH lower A-pillar trim
Note1x bolt, T25, 5 Nm, 2x clips, 1x datum
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Install RH mid A-pillar trim
Note2x clips, 3x datums, Verify weather seal is seated properly
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Install RH IP end cap
Note3x clips
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Install RH front door sill trim panel
Note8x clips, 3x datums
- Install RH front floor mat
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Install IP RH mid Panel
Note14x tabs, 2 datums
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Install IP closeout panel
Note4x tabs
- Route display harness behind LH display bracket
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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
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Secure center display to IP carrier
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 11.5 Nm, Slide center display into IP carrier, Start RH bolt first
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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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Secure IP service panel connector
Note1x connector
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Secure diagnostic and CAN harnesses to IP service panel
Note2x clips
- Install the IP service panel.
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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
- Connect the First Responder Loop and LV battery connector.
- Install the rear underhood apron.
- Close the hood.
- Move the RH front seat to its original position.
- Calibrate the RH falcon wing door.
- Close the RH front door.
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Install IP LH mid panel
Note6x tabs
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Install LH lower A-pillar trim
Note1x bolt, T25, 5 Nm, 2x clips
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Install LH front door sill trim panel
Note8x clips, 3x datums
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Install LH mid A-pillar trim
Note2x clips, 3x datums, Insert mid A-pillar trim into lower A-pillar trim, Secure clips into upper A-pillar and IP sub assembly, Verify weather seal is seated properly
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Install LH IP end cap
Note7x clips, 1x datum
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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
- Move the LH front seat to its original position.
- Calibrate the LH falcon wing door.
- Raise both front windows.
- Close the LH front door.