2025-04-21

Decor 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 IP LH mid panel
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    6x tabs
  7. 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
  8. Open the RH front door.
  9. Move the RH front seat backward.
  10. Open the hood.
  11. Power off the vehicle using the touchscreen.
  12. Remove the rear underhood apron.
  13. Disconnect the LV battery connector and First Responder Loop.
  14. Remove RH IP end cap
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    3x clips
  15. 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
  16. Release phone dock
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    4x clips, 2x datums, Pull up at bottom and swing out from under instrument panel
  17. 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
  18. Release the IP service panel.
  19. Release diagnostic and CAN harnesses from IP service panel
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    2x clips
  20. Remove IP service panel
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    1x connector
  21. Remove center display bracket bolts
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 11.5 Nm
  22. Release center display motor connectors
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    2x connectors
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Remove center display
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    Slide rearward, Place on soft clean surface
  26. Remove IP closeout panel
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    4x tabs
  27. Remove IP RH mid Panel
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    14x tabs, 2 datums
  28. Remove IP Decor
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    21x clips, 6x datums, 2x connectors, Release each IP decor connector clip from IP carrier then disconnect from IP harness
  29. Install IP Decor
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    21x clips, 6x datums, 2x connectors, Connect ambient bright harness, Secure each IP decor connector clip to IP carrier, Secure IP decor to lower instrument panel
  30. Install RH mid A-pillar trim
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    2x clips, 3x datums, Verify weather seal is seated properly
  31. Install RH IP end cap
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    3x clips
  32. Install IP RH mid Panel
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    14x tabs, 2 datums
  33. Install IP closeout panel
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    4x tabs
  34. Route display harness behind LH display bracket
  35. 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
  36. Install center display shroud
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    3x tabs, Slide display downward until shroud tabs fully engages
  37. 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
  38. Secure center display motor connectors
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    2x connectors, Slide center display assembly fully into IP brackets after securing connectors
  39. Secure IP service panel connector
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    1x connector
  40. Secure diagnostic and CAN harnesses to IP service panel
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    2x clips
  41. Install the IP service panel.
  42. Install phone dock connections
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    3x connectors, 1x clip
  43. Install phone dock
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    2x datums, 4 tabs, Slide datums forward into IP and secure tabs down into center console
  44. Connect the First Responder Loop and LV battery connector.
  45. Install the rear underhood apron.
  46. Close the hood.
  47. Move the RH front seat to its original position.
  48. Calibrate the RH falcon wing door.
  49. Close the RH front door.
  50. Install IP LH mid panel
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    6x tabs
  51. 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
  52. Install LH IP end cap
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    7x clips, 1x datum
  53. 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
  54. Move the LH front seat to its original position.
  55. Calibrate the LH falcon wing door.
  56. Connect to vehicle using Toolbox 3
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    Navigate to https://toolbox.teslamotors.com and establish connection to vehicle, Select connection status icon at top right corner then select connect locally, Icon will turn green when connected, Successful connection will automatically unlock vehicle gateway and place UI in Service Mode Plus, Media converter box powered by laptop USB or 12v power outlet, Ethernet connection will provide communication, If RJ45 ethernet connector present at service panel media converter box not required, Vehicles built 4/5/2024 onwards have OBDII connection integrated into drivers lower IP cover, Use OBDII connection if this applies, Some vehicles may have both RJ45 and OBDII, If vehicle has both RJ45 and OBD-II then connect via RJ45, For local connection issues with Toolbox 3 refer to https://toolbox.teslamotors.com/articles/43695
  57. Run ODIN routine
  58. Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and Diagnostics Adapter Ethernet Harness
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    If RJ45 ethernet diagnostic connector present media converter box not required disconnect directly from laptop using an RJ45 Ethernet cable or OBDII connection
  59. Select the clock on the center display, or go to the Software tab, then select install now to start firmware update
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    Select Install Now, Tap count down timer until clock runs down to 0, Check the center display and ensure the firmware package is installing
  60. Once firmware redeploy is complete, Verify release notes are present via UI
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    If redeploy fails then error message will appear
  61. Run ODIN routine PROC_ICE_X_EXIT-SERVICE-MODEvia Toolbox: (link)
  62. Raise both front windows.
  63. Close the LH front door.