2025-10-09

Steering Column Gap Hider Lower (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 control module. See Steering Column Control Module (Model Y Standard) (Remove and Install).
  2. Partially remove LH front primary door seal from body
  3. Remove LH IP end cap
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    5x clips, 2x guide tabs
  4. Remove LH lower A pillar trim from body
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    7x clips,4x guide tabs, 1x push clip, Pull rear of lower A-pillar upward to release clip then pull rearward to release front tabs from carpet
  5. Release LH footwell cover
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    2x magnets, 2x datums, Cover is attached to carpet
  6. Remove LH knee air bag cover
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    1x connector, 8x tabs, 2x datums
  7. Remove IP lower assembly from IP carrier
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    13x tabs, 1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
  8. Remove bolts securing gap hider lower from steering column
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    2x bolts, T25, 1.2 Nm
  9. Remove gap hider lower from steering column
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    2x location clips ,4x tabs

Install

  1. Install gap hider lower
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    2x location clips ,4x tabs
  2. Install bolts securing gap hider lower from steering column
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    2x bolts, T20, 1.2 Nm
  3. Install IP lower assembly onto IP carrier
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    13x tabs, 1x screw, T20, 2.3 Nm
  4. Secure LH front cabin carpet footwell cover onto hush panel
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    2x magnets, 2x datums, Cover is attached to carpet
  5. Install LH knee air bag cover
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    1x connector, 8x tabs, 2x datums
  6. Install LH lower A pillar trim
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    7x clips, 4x guide tabs, 1x push clip, Align guide tabs with body and harness bracket then push downwards to secure
  7. Install LH IP end cap
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    5x clips, 2x guide tabs
  8. Partially install LH front primary door seal
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Verify seal is seated properly on all trim panels
  9. Install the steering column control module. See Steering Column Control Module (Model Y Standard) (Remove and Install).