2025-10-09

Steering Column Assembly (Model Y Standard) (Remove and Install)

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.NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautionsfor safe and healthy working practices.

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Warning
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.
  • 2025-10-02: Released new procedure.

Remove

  1. Remove the steering column upper gap hider. See Steering Column Gap Hider Upper (Model Y Standard) (Remove and Install).
  2. Remove bolt securing steering column to steering gear assembly
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    1x bolt, 13mm, 18 Nm, Discard fastener after removal
  3. Disconnect steering column from steering gear assembly
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    Note
    Slide steering column upward from steering gear assembly to disconnect
  4. Remove LH footwell duct from HVAC module
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    1x clip, Pull LH footwell duct towards LH side of vehicle to remove
  5. Release steering shaft boot from bulkhead and pull into vehicle
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    Release from one point and work your way around
  6. Remove lower nuts securing steering column to cross car beam
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    2x nuts, 13mm, 15 Nm
  7. Remove upper nuts securing steering column to cross car beam
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    2x nuts, 13mm, 15 Nm
  8. Remove steering column from vehicle
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    Push the steering column slightly rearward, lower it fully, then pull it outward. Ensure it moves freely and is not Blocked by the instrument panel trim

Install

  1. Position steering column into place for installation
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    Insert the steering shaft through the bulkhead and align it properly for installation
  2. Install lower nuts securing steering column to cross car beam
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    2x nuts, 13mm, 15 Nm
  3. Install upper nuts securing steering column to cross car beam
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    2x nuts, 13mm, 15 Nm
  4. Secure steering shaft boot into position on bulkhead
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    Apply pressure along seal to verify it is fully seated
  5. Install LH footwell duct to HVAC module
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    1x push clip
  6. Connect steering column to steering gear assembly
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    Slide steering column downward to install steering gear assembly, Ensure the intermediate shaft is aligned and fully seated
  7. Install bolt securing steering column to steering gear assembly
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    1x bolt, 13mm, 18 Nm, Install new bolt
  8. Install the steering column upper gap hider. See Steering Column Gap Hider Upper (Model Y Standard) (Remove and Install).