INSTRUMENT PANEL - CROSS CAR BEAM (Remove and Replace)
Correction code
1405020302
FRT
1.85
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 wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.
Torque Specifications
Description | Torque Value | Recommended Tools | Reuse/Replace | Notes |
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Nuts (x4) that attach the steering column to the cross car beam |
![]() 15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft) |
|
Reuse | |
Bolts that attach the cross car beam to the A-pillar |
![]() 29 Nm (21.4 lbs-ft) |
|
Reuse | |
Bolts that attach the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly |
![]() 5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft) |
|
Reuse | |
Bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the upper cowl |
![]() 25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft) |
|
Reuse | |
Bolts that attach the cross car beam to the body |
![]() 25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft) |
|
Reuse |
Remove
- Remove the center console assembly. See 2.0 - CONSOLE (Remove and Install).
- Remove the LH instrument panel air wave duct. See INSTRUMENT PANEL - AIR WAVE DUCT - LEFT HAND (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the cowl top foam. See INSTRUMENT PANEL - COWL TOP FOAM (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the headliner harness clips (x2) on the LH lower A-pillar.
- Remove the harness clip from the instrument panel area near the LH controller.
- Disconnect the instrument panel harness connector from the electronic steering column.
- Remove the bracket buckles (x2) that attach the connectors to the cross car beam.
- Remove the HVAC harness clips (x2) from the instrument mount bracket.
- Remove the SCCM harness clip from the cross car beam.
-
Remove the nuts (x4) that attach the
steering column to the cross car beam.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm deep socket
- Remove the LH instrument panel riser bracket. See INSTRUMENT PANEL RISER - LEFT HAND (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the RH instrument panel riser bracket. See INSTRUMENT PANEL RISER - RIGHT HAND (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH display support brackets. See Support Bracket - Display - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the instrument panel harness clips (x4) and harness holders (x4) from the upper cross car beam.
- Remove the harness clips (x4) from the lower cross car beam.
- Remove the RH harness connector clip from the cross car beam.
- Remove the RH harness clips (x2) from the cross car beam.
- Remove the headliner harness clip from the RH lower A-pillar.
-
Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the
LH and RH cross car beam to the A-pillar.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm deep socket
-
Remove the bolt that attaches the
cross car beam to the HVAC assembly.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
-
Loosen the bolt that attaches the
cross car beam to the upper cowl.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Combination Wrench 12pt 13mm
- 3/8in Dr. Open Crowfoot Socket x 13mm
-
Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the
cross car beam to the HVAC assembly.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Remove the wiper module. See Wiper Module (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
-
Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the
cross car beam to the body.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm deep socket
-
With assistance, remove the cross car
beam from the vehicle.
NotePay attention to the datums (x5).
Install
-
With assistance, align the datums (x5)
on the beam with the slots on the body and install the cross car beam to the
vehicle.
NoteMake sure the harness is not squeezed.
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Install the bolts (x2) that attach the cross car beam to the body.25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm deep socket
-
Install the bolts (x4) that attach the LH and RH cross car beam to the A-pillar.29 Nm (21.4 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm deep socket
-
Install the bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly.5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
-
Torque the bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the upper cowl.25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Combination Wrench 12pt 13mm
- 3/8in Dr. Open Crowfoot Socket x 13mm
-
Install the bolts (x4) that attach the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly.5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Install the RH instrument panel riser bracket. See INSTRUMENT PANEL RISER - RIGHT HAND (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH instrument panel riser bracket. See INSTRUMENT PANEL RISER - LEFT HAND (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH and RH display support brackets. See Support Bracket - Display - LH (Remove and Replace).
-
Install the nuts (x4) that attach the steering column to the cross car beam.15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm deep socket
- Install the headliner harness clips (x2) to the LH lower A-pillar.
- Install the harness clip to the instrument panel near the LH controller.
- Install the HVAC harness clips (x2) to the instrument mount bracket.
- Install the bracket buckles (x2) that attach the connectors to the cross car beam.
- Connect the instrument panel harness connector to the electronic steering column.
- Install the SCCM harness clip to the cross car beam.
- Install the instrument panel harness clips (x4) and harness holders (x4) to the upper cross car beam.
- Install the harness clips (x4) to the lower cross car beam.
- Install the RH harness connector clip to the cross car beam.
- Install the RH harness clips (x2) to the cross car beam.
- Install the headliner harness clip to the RH lower A-pillar.
- Install the cowl top foam. See INSTRUMENT PANEL - COWL TOP FOAM (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH instrument panel air wave duct. See INSTRUMENT PANEL - AIR WAVE DUCT - LEFT HAND (Remove and Replace).
- Install the center console assembly. See 2.0 - CONSOLE (Remove and Install).
- Install the wiper module. See Wiper Module (LHD) (Remove and Replace).