2025-10-09

Steering Column Gap Hider Upper (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.

Remove

  1. Remove the steering column lower gap hider. See Steering Column Gap Hider Lower (Model Y Standard) (Remove and Install).
  2. Apply tape on IP pillar
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Apply painter tape to avoid damage
  3. Remove bolts securing gap hider Upper from steering column
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    1x bolts, T25, 1.2 Nm , 1x datums
  4. Remove screws securing IP assembly to cross car beam on lower LH side
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    4x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 3x datums
  5. Remove gap hider upper
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Slightly pull the IP outward to give more access to remove the upper gap hider

Install

  1. Install gap hider upper
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Slightly pull the IP outward to give more access to Install the upper gap hider
  2. Install bolts securing gap hider Upper from steering column
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    1x bolt, T20, 1.2 Nm , 1x datums
  3. Remove masking tape from dashboard
  4. Install the steering column lower gap hider. See Steering Column Gap Hider Lower (Model Y Standard) (Remove and Install).