2020-09-11

Thermistor - Duct - Upper - RH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18101202 2.40 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. See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Thermistor - Duct - Upper - RH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the cross car beam to the LH side of the bulkhead
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm swivel ball socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 10 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH cross car beam bracket to the cross car beam
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Nut that attaches the LH cross car beam bracket to the body
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet
  • 6 in extension
 Reuse
Bolts that attach the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly
5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the upper cowl
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm 12 pt combination wrench
 Reuse
Bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly on the upper LH side of the HVAC assembly
5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the cross car beam to the body
29 Nm (21.4 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Nuts that attach the steering column to the cross car beam
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the touchscreen brackets to the vehicle
12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Screws that attach the driver air duct to the cross car beam
2.3 Nm (1.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 bit
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension

Remove

  1. Remove the IP carrier. See IP Carrier (Remove and Install).
  2. Remove the screws that attach the driver air duct to the cross car beam, and then remove the air duct from the vehicle.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T20 socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
  3. Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the RH side of the cross car beam.
  4. Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the body of the vehicle on the RH lower A-pillar.
  5. Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the body of the vehicle on the LH upper A-pillar.
  6. Release the clips that attach the headliner electrical harness to the vehicle on the LH lower A-pillar.
  7. Remove the bolts that attach the touchscreen brackets to the vehicle, and remove the brackets from the vehicle.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T30 socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 6 in extension
  8. Release the clips (x4) that attach the bleeder duct adapter to the HVAC assembly, and remove the bleeder duct from the vehicle.
  9. Disconnect the electrical harness to the steering column control module connector.
  10. Remove the nuts that attach the steering column to the cross car beam.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 3 in extension
    • 6 in extension
  11. Remove the clip that attaches the carpet to the LH cross car beam bracket.
  12. Remove the fasteners that attach the LH cross car beam bracket to the vehicle, and then remove the bracket from the vehicle.
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    Note
    Note the orientation of the bracket during removal.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet
    • 3 in extension
    • 6 in extension
  13. Repeat steps 11 and 12 for the RH cross car beam bracket.
  14. Remove the bolts that attach the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
  15. Remove the bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly on the upper LH side of the HVAC assembly.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
  16. Remove the bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the upper cowl.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm 12 pt combination wrench
  17. Remove the bolts that attach the cross car beam to the LH side of the bulkhead.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm swivel ball socket
    • Flex head ratchet
    • 10 in extension
  18. Remove the bolts that attach the cross car beam to the LH side of the body.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet
    • 3 in extension
  19. Partially install the bolts that attach the cross car beam to the LH side of the body to support the beam.
  20. Remove the bolts that attach the cross car beam to the RH side of the body.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet
    • 3 in extension
    Figure 1. LH shown, RH similar
  21. Partially remove the cross car beam to gain access to the RH upper right duct thermistor.
  22. Disconnect the RH upper duct thermistor.
  23. Release the tabs that attach the RH upper duct thermistor to the HVAC assembly, and then remove the duct thermistor from the vehicle.

Install

  1. Install the RH upper duct thermistor into the HVAC assembly.
  2. Connect the RH upper duct thermistor electrical connector.
  3. Position the cross car beam for installation, and then loosely install the bolts that attach the cross car beam to the RH side of the body.
    Figure 2. LH shown, RH similar
  4. Loosely install the bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the upper cowl.
  5. Loosely install the bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly on the upper LH side of the HVAC assembly.
  6. Loosely install the bolts that attach the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly.
  7. Position the RH cross car beam bracket into the vehicle, and then loosely install the nut that attaches the bracket to the body.
    Figure 3. LH shown, RH similar
  8. Loosely install the bolt that attaches the RH cross car beam bracket to the cross car beam.
    Figure 4. LH shown, RH similar
  9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for the LH cross car beam bracket.
  10. Install the bolts that attach the cross car beam to the LH side of the bulkhead.
    25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm swivel ball socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 10 in extension
  11. Tighten the bolt that attaches the LH cross car beam bracket to the cross car beam.
    25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 3 in extension
  12. Tighten the nut that attaches the LH cross car beam bracket to the body.
    25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet
    • 6 in extension
    Figure 5. LH shown, RH similar
  13. Install the clip that attach the carpet to the LH cross car beam bracket.
  14. Repeat step 11 through step13 for the RH side of the vehicle.
  15. Tighten the bolts that attach the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly.
    5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
  16. Tighten the bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly on the upper LH side of the HVAC assembly.
    5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
  17. Tighten the bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the upper cowl.
    25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm 12pt combination wrench
  18. Tighten the bolts that attach the cross car beam to the LH and RH side of the body.
    29 Nm (21.4 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 3 in extension
  19. Install the nuts that attach the steering column to the cross car beam.
    15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 3 in extension
    • 6 in extension
  20. Connect the electrical harness to the steering column control module connector.
  21. Install the bleeder duct into the vehicle.
  22. Install the bolts that attach the touchscreen brackets to the vehicle.
    12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T30 socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 6 in extension
  23. Install the headliner harness clip onto the LH lower A-pillar.
  24. Install the harness clip onto the LH upper A-pillar.
  25. Install the harness clip onto the RH lower A-pillar.
  26. Install the harness clip onto the RH side of the cross car beam.
  27. Install the screws that attach the driver air duct to the cross car beam.
    2.3 Nm (1.7 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 bit
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
  28. Install the IP carrier. See IP Carrier (Remove and Install).