2025-04-13

Electricaltric Steering Column - RHD (Remove and Install)

Correction code 3205010201 FRT 0.65 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

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Electricaltric Steering Column - RHD (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts (x4) that attach the steering column to the cross car beam
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
 Reuse
Bolt that attaches the steering column to the steering gear assembly
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
 Replace 1111523-00-A

Remove

  1. Remove the front underhood storage. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the air intake duct. See Duct - Air Intake (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the steering column to the steering gear assembly.
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    Note
    May need to turn the steering wheel slightly for better access to the bolt.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  4. Remove the driver footwell duct. See Instrument Panel - Driver Footwell Duct - RHD (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the lower steering column gap hider. See Instrument Panel - Steering Column Gap Hider - Lower - RHD (Remove and Replace).
  6. Slide the electric steering column upward to remove it from the steering gear assembly.
  7. Release the steering column boot from the LH side of the bulkhead.
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    Note
    Release from one point and work your way around.
  8. Apply tape to the instrument panel area around the steering column to protect it from damaging.
  9. Remove the nuts (x4) that attach the steering column to the cross-car beam.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
  10. Remove the steering column upper gap hider from the steering column.
  11. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
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    Note
    Take care to avoid interfering with other parts during removal.
    1. Rotate and pull the steering column outwards till the connectors are visible.
    2. Disconnect the connectors (x2).
    3. Continue to rotate and pull the column outwards till it is completely removed from the vehicle.

Install

  1. Install the steering column in the vehicle.
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    Note
    Take care to avoid interfering with other parts during installation.
    1. Carefully rotate and install the intermediate shaft of the steering column through the opening in the instrument panel carrier.
    2. Connect the connectors (x2) and continue to install the column.
    3. Install the steering column upper gap hider to the steering column.
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      Note
      This step must be operated before the steering column is secured to the cross-car beam.
    4. Continue to rotate and install the column inwards till it is properly installed into the vehicle.
  2. Install the nuts (x4) that attach the steering column to the cross-car beam.
    15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
  3. Remove the tape from the instrument panel.
  4. Install the steering column boot to the LH side of the bulkhead.
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    Note
    Apply pressure along seal to verify it is fully seated.
  5. Slide the electric steering column downward to install it to the steering gear assembly.
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    Note
    Ensure the intermediate shaft is aligned and fully seated.
  6. Install the lower steering column gap hider. See Instrument Panel - Steering Column Gap Hider - Lower - RHD (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the driver footwell duct. See Instrument Panel - Driver Footwell Duct - RHD (Remove and Replace).
  8. Install a new bolt that attaches the steering column to the steering gear assembly.
    18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    May need to turn the steering wheel slightly for better access to the bolt.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  9. Install the air intake duct. See Duct - Air Intake (Remove and Replace).
  10. Install the front underhood storage. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).