07/12/2023 10:07:45

Sub Assembly - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 140524021.2 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.

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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.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door.
  2. Lower the LH and RH front windows.
  3. Move the driver seat fully rearward.
  4. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the LH instrument panel LH middle trim. See Trim - Middle - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the LH sun visor bezel A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the LH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Adjust the steering column fully rearward and fully down.
  10. Open the RH front door.
  11. Move the front passenger seat fully rearward.
  12. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  13. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  14. Remove the RH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  15. Remove the RH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  16. Remove the RH front door sill trim panel. See Trim - Sill Panel - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  17. Remove the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  18. Remove the RH sun visor bezel A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  19. Remove the RH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  20. Remove the center console phone dock from the center console as an assembly. However, do not remove the inductive charger from the phone dock. See Phone Dock - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  21. Remove the instrument panel service panel from the center console as an assembly. However, do not remove the cabin temperature sensor fan from the service panel. See Service Panel - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace).
  22. Remove the touchscreen.
  23. Release the tabs (x4) that attach the instrument panel closeout panel to the instrument panel, and then remove the closeout panel from the instrument panel.
  24. Remove the RH instrument panel middle trim. See Trim - Middle - Instrument Panel - RH (Remove and Replace).
  25. Remove the main instrument panel decor. See Decor - Instrument Panel - Main (Remove and Replace).
  26. Remove the front passenger floor mat.
  27. Remove the front passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  28. Remove the RH center console side panel carpet. See Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  29. Remove the front passenger knee airbag as an assembly. However, do not remove the components from the knee airbag assembly after the assembly has been removed from the instrument panel. See Knee Airbag - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  30. Remove the glove box. See Glove Box (Remove and Replace).
  31. Remove the front passenger instrument panel duct. See Duct - Instrument Panel - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  32. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the instrument panel carrier cross beam.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  33. Disconnect the front passenger airbag electrical connectors (x3).
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    Note
    Pull down the spring loaded locks simultaneously to release the airbag electrical connectors.
  34. Remove the RH lower instrument panel screws (x3).
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 bit
  35. Remove the center lower instrument panel screws (x6).
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 bit
  36. Remove the LH lower instrument panel screws (x3).
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 bit
  37. Release the instrument cluster electrical harness clip, and then disconnect the electrical connector.
  38. Release the instrument panel trim electrical harness, and then disconnect the electrical connector.
  39. Position the lower instrument panel assembly away from the instrument panel sub-assembly.
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    Note
    Datums (x6).
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    Move the top edge as far rearward as possible without excessive stress on the assembly.
  40. Release the instrument panel ground harness clip, and then remove the ground harness bolt.
    9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
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    Note
    Take note of the harness routing behind the RH touchscreen bracket.
  41. With an assistant, remove the instrument panel sub-assembly.
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    Note
    Slide the instrument panel sub-assembly rearward, and then lift the assembly up from the instrument panel carrier.
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    Note
    Make sure the air waves vents and front passenger airbag are clear of lower instrument panel assembly.
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    Note
    Remove the instrument panel sub-assembly out through the RH front door.
  42. Disconnect the air wave ventilation electrical connectors (x4).
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    Note
    Place the instrument panel sub-assembly upside down on a protective surface to access the electrical connectors.
  43. Remove the screws (x5) that attach the instrument panel aero lens assembly to the instrument panel sub-assembly.
    2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 bit
  44. Rotate the instrument panel sub-assembly forward to release the tabs (x8) that attach it to the instrument panel aero lens assembly.
  45. Remove the instrument panel aero lens from the instrument panel sub-assembly.
  46. Remove and discard the bolts (x6) that attach the front passenger airbag to the instrument panel sub-assembly.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • External Torx E10

Install

  1. Install new bolts (x6) that attach the front passenger airbag to the new instrument panel sub-assembly.
    8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • External Torx E10
  2. Position the instrument panel aero lens to the instrument panel sub-assembly.
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    Align the tabs (x8) from the instrument panel sub-assembly into the instrument panel aero lens.
  3. Rotate the instrument panel aero lens into the instrument panel sub-assembly and secure it with tabs (x8).
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    Rotate the instrument panel sub-assembly rearward to engage the tabs (x8).
  4. Install the screws (x5) that attach the instrument panel aero lens to the instrument panel sub-assembly.
    2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 bit
  5. Connect the air wave ventilation electrical connectors (x4).
  6. With an assistant, install the instrument panel sub-assembly.
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    Note
    Slide the instrument panel sub-assembly into the vehicle.
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    Note
    Make sure the front passenger airbag and the driver vent assembly have clearance past the lower instrument panel assembly.
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    Engage the instrument panel sub-assembly datums (x4) into the dash slots.
  7. Install the bolt that attaches the instrument panel ground harness.
    3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
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    Note
    Clip (x1).
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    Note
    Route behind the touchscreen RH bracket.
  8. Connect the instrument panel trim harness electrical connector.
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    Note
    Clip (x1)
  9. Connect the instrument cluster harness electrical connector.
  10. Position the lower instrument panel assembly into the instrument panel sub-assembly.
  11. Install the LH lower instrument panel screws (x3).
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 bit
  12. Install the center lower instrument panel screws (x6).
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 bit
  13. Install the RH lower instrument panel screws (x3).
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 bit
  14. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the instrument panel carrier cross beam.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  15. Connect the front passenger airbag electrical connectors (x3).
  16. Install the front passenger instrument panel duct. See Duct - Instrument Panel - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  17. Install the main instrument panel decor. See Decor - Instrument Panel - Main (Remove and Replace).
  18. Install the glove box. See Glove Box (Remove and Replace).
  19. Install the front passenger knee airbag. See Knee Airbag - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  20. Install the RH center console side panel carpet. See Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  21. Install the front passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  22. Install the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  23. Install the RH front sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  24. Install the front passenger floor mat.
  25. Install the RH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  26. Install the RH sun visor bezel A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  27. Install the RH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  28. Install the RH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  29. Install the RH instrument panel middle trim. See Trim - Middle - Instrument Panel - RH (Remove and Replace).
  30. Fasten the tabs (x4) that attach the IP closeout panel.
  31. Install the touchscreen.
  32. Install the instrument panel service panel. See Service Panel - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace).
  33. Install the center console phone dock. See Phone Dock - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  34. Reconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  35. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  36. Restore the front passenger seat back to its original position.
  37. Close the RH front door.
  38. Install the LH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  39. Install the LH sun visor bezel A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  40. Install the LH instrument panel middle trim. See Trim - Middle - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  41. Install the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  42. Install the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  43. Restore the steering column back to its original position.
  44. Restore the driver seat back to its original position.
  45. Calibrate the LH and RH rear doors by holding each upper B-pillar button in the down position.
  46. Raise the LH and RH front windows.
  47. Close the LH front door.