2024-11-11

Touchscreen - Center Display Assembly (Remove and Install)

Correction code 2107010101 FRT 0.24 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: Touchscreen - Center Display Assembly (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Patch bolts (x2) that attach the touchscreen to the instrumental panel carrier
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 4 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Bolts (x2) that attach the housing neck to the touchscreen
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
  • 10 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Disconnect the LV battery power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  3. Remove the instrumental panel service panel. See Dash Support Frame - Display Neck - Service Panel (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove and discard the patch bolts (x2) that attach the center display to the instrumental panel carrier.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 4 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  5. Place a towel onto the center console to protect the center display.
  6. Slide to remove the center display from the instrument panel.
  7. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the neck housing to the center display, and then move the neck housing aside.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T30 socket
    • 10 in extension
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  8. Release the connectors (x2) and then remove the center display from the vehicle.

Install

  1. Position the center display into the vehicle, and then connect the harness connectors (x2).
  2. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the neck housing to the center display.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T30 socket
    • 10 in extension
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  3. Slide to install the center display to the instrument panel.
  4. Remove the towel from the center console.
  5. Install the new patch bolts (x2) that attach the center display to the instrumental panel carrier.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 4 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  6. Install the instrumental panel service panel. See Dash Support Frame - Display Neck - Service Panel (Remove and Replace).
  7. Connect the LV battery power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  8. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.