2025-04-21

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

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This procedure describes work that is specific to 2025+ Model X.
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This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.
  1. Open the LH front door.
  2. Lower both front windows.
  3. Move the LH front seat backward.
  4. Remove LH IP end cap
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    7x clips, 1x datum, Ensure clip at IP carrier is released fully before removal
  5. Remove LH mid A-pillar trim
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    2x clips, 3x datums, Release clips from upper A-pillar and IP sub assembly, Lift mid A-pillar trim out of lower A-pillar trim
  6. Remove LH front door sill trim panel
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    8x clips, 3x datums
  7. Remove LH lower A-pillar trim
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    1x bolt, T25, 5 Nm, 2x clips
  8. Remove IP LH mid panel
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    6x tabs
  9. Adjust steering column fully out and fully down
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    Via UI > Controls > Steering , Use left steering wheel scroll wheel to adjust steering column
  10. Open the RH front door.
  11. Move the RH front seat backward.
  12. Open the hood.
  13. Power off the vehicle using the touchscreen.
  14. Remove the rear underhood apron.
  15. Disconnect the LV battery connector and First Responder Loop.
  16. Remove RH front floor mat
  17. Remove RH footwell cover
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    3x magnets, 1x connector, 4x datums
  18. Remove RH console side carpet
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    11x clips, 2x datums
  19. Remove RH front door sill trim panel
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    8x clips, 3x datums
  20. Remove RH IP end cap
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    3x clips
  21. Remove RH mid A-pillar trim
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    2x clips, 3x datums, Release clips from upper A-pillar and IP sub assembly, Lift mid A-pillar trim out of lower A-pillar trim
  22. Remove RH lower A-pillar trim
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    1x bolt, T25, 5 Nm, 2x clips, 1x datum
  23. Release phone dock
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    4x clips, 2x datums, Pull up at bottom and swing out from under instrument panel
  24. Remove phone dock
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    3x connectors, 1x clip, Take caution to release connector locks before pulling straight out of each socket to avoid damage
  25. Release the IP service panel.
  26. Release diagnostic and CAN harnesses from IP service panel
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    2x clips
  27. Remove IP service panel
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    1x connector
  28. Remove center display bracket bolts
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 11.5 Nm
  29. Release center display motor connectors
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    2x connectors
  30. Remove center display shroud
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    3x tabs, Slide display outwards until shroud fully clears IP and support, Release the bottom tabs and pull upward
  31. Release center display coax and power connectors
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    2x connectors, 1x clip, Slide display rearward outwards from IP bracket and support during connector release
  32. Remove center display
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    Slide rearward, Place on soft clean surface
  33. Remove IP closeout panel
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    4x tabs
  34. Remove IP RH mid Panel
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    14x tabs, 2 datums
  35. Remove fasteners securing RH knee air bag assembly to vehicle
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, 1x clip, Discard fasteners after removal
  36. Remove the RH knee air bag assembly from vehicle
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    2x connectors, 1x clip, 6x tabs, Release 2x locking tab on air bag connector
  37. Release glove box
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    5x screws, T20, 3 Nm
  38. Release glove box connectors
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    3x connectors
  39. Remove USB outlet
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    2x screws, T20, 3 Nm, 1x clip
  40. Remove glove box
  41. Remove IP Decor
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    21x clips, 6x datums, 4x connectors, Release each IP decor connector clip from IP carrier then disconnect from IP harness
  42. Release driver air bag assembly away from steering wheel
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    2x 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
  43. Remove driver air bag assembly
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    1x connector, 2x tabs
  44. Disconnect steering wheel connector
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    1x connector, 2x tabs
  45. Release steering wheel
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    1x patch bolt, 10mm allen, 80 Nm, Discard after removal
  46. Remove steering wheel
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    Note that the steering wheel is splined to the column
  47. Remove LH front floor mat
  48. Remove LH outboard footwell cover
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    2x magnets, 2x datums
  49. Remove LH inboard footwell cover
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    1x cover, 1x clip, 1x datum, 1x screw, 8 mm, 1 Nm
  50. Remove fasteners securing LH knee air bag assembly to vehicle
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    2x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Discard after removal
  51. Remove the LH knee air bag assembly from vehicle
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    3x connectors, 1x clip, 6x tabs, Release 2x locking tab on airbag connector
  52. Release upper steering column shroud from lower instrument panel assembly
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    2x clips
  53. Remove lower instrument panel assembly
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    8x screws, T20, 3 Nm, 8x tabs, Release assembly and carefully guide over upper steering column
  54. Install lower instrument panel assembly
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    8x screws, T20, 3 Nm, 8x tabs, Guide over upper steering column, Engage all tabs before starting screws
  55. Secure upper steering column shroud to lower instrument panel assembly
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    2x clips
  56. Install the LH knee air bag assembly into vehicle
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    1x 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
  57. Install fasteners securing LH knee air bag assembly to vehicle
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    2x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Install new fasteners
  58. Install LH console side carpet
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    11x clips, 2x datums
  59. Install LH inboard footwell cover
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    1x cover, 1x clip, 1x datum, 1x screw, 8 mm, 1 Nm, Align datums and footwell vent before installing screw
  60. Install LH outboard footwell cover
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    2x magnets, 2x datums
  61. Install LH front floor mat
  62. Install steering wheel
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    Note that the steering wheel is splined to the column and can only be installed in the correct position
  63. Install bolt securing steering wheel to steering column
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    1x patch bolt, 10mm allen, 80 Nm, Install new patch bolt
  64. Secure steering wheel connector
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    1x connector, 2x tabs
  65. Secure driver air bag connector
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    1x connector, 2x tabs
  66. Install driver air bag assembly to yoke steering wheel
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    2x 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
  67. Install IP Decor
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    21x 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
  68. Secure USB outlet
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x clip, Ensure USB socket flush in glove box
  69. Secure glove box connectors
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    3x connectors, Route harness through glove box datums
  70. Install glove box
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    5x screws, T20, 3 Nm
  71. Install RH knee air bag assembly onto vehicle
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    2x 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
  72. Install fasteners securing RH knee air bag assembly to vehicle
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, 1x clip
  73. Install RH console side carpet
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    11x clips, 2x datums
  74. Install RH footwell cover
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    3x magnets, 4x datums, 1x connector
  75. Install RH lower A-pillar trim
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    1x bolt, T25, 5 Nm, 2x clips, 1x datum
  76. Install RH mid A-pillar trim
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    2x clips, 3x datums, Verify weather seal is seated properly
  77. Install RH IP end cap
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    3x clips
  78. Install RH front door sill trim panel
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    8x clips, 3x datums
  79. Install RH front floor mat
  80. Install IP RH mid Panel
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    14x tabs, 2 datums
  81. Install IP closeout panel
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    4x tabs
  82. Route display harness behind LH display bracket
  83. Secure center display coax and power connectors
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    2x connectors, 1x clip, Ensure strain relief clip is secure to linkage arm, Replace clip if damaged
  84. Install center display shroud
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    3x tabs, Slide display downward until shroud tabs fully engages
  85. Secure center display to IP carrier
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 11.5 Nm, Slide center display into IP carrier, Start RH bolt first
  86. Secure center display motor connectors
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    2x connectors, Slide center display assembly fully into IP brackets after securing connectors
  87. Secure IP service panel connector
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    1x connector
  88. Secure diagnostic and CAN harnesses to IP service panel
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    2x clips
  89. Install the IP service panel.
  90. Install phone dock connections
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    3x connectors, 1x clip
  91. Install phone dock
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    2x datums, 4 tabs, Slide datums forward into IP and secure tabs down into center console
  92. Connect the First Responder Loop and LV battery connector.
  93. Install the rear underhood apron.
  94. Close the hood.
  95. Move the RH front seat to its original position.
  96. Calibrate the RH falcon wing door.
  97. Close the RH front door.
  98. Install IP LH mid panel
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    6x tabs
  99. Install LH lower A-pillar trim
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    1x bolt, T25, 5 Nm, 2x clips
  100. Install LH front door sill trim panel
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    8x clips, 3x datums
  101. Install LH mid A-pillar trim
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    2x 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
  102. Install LH IP end cap
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    7x clips, 1x datum
  103. Adjust steering column back to original position
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    Via UI>Controls>Steering , Use left steering wheel scroll wheel to adjust steering column
  104. Move the LH front seat to its original position.
  105. Calibrate the LH falcon wing door.
  106. Raise both front windows.
  107. Close the LH front door.