04/09/2024 12:50:17

Cap - Wheel (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 19 inch Gemini: 34015021 0.05 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. Correction code 20 inch Induction: 34015011 0.06 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.

  • 2024-06-12: Added guidance on installing light/dark wheel covers onto matching wheels.
  • 1044206-00-A Wheel Trim Removal Tool

Remove

  1. Remove the wheel cap according to the type of wheel.
    • 19 inch Gemini wheel: See step 2
    • 20 inch Induction wheel: See step 3
  2. Gently pull the wheel cap with both hands to release the clips that attach the wheel cap to the wheel.
  3. Place the curved part of the lug nut cover tool into the lowered perimeter around the middle of the lug nut cover, twist the tool so that the cured part faces away from the Tesla "T", and then pull the tool to remove the center cap.
    Figure 1. Wheel trim removal tool
    Figure 2. Wheel trim removal tool inserted

Install

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Note
So that the wheel cover matches the appearance of the wheel it is installed on, the 19" dark wheel cover should only be installed on the 19" dark wheel, and the 19" silver wheel cover should only be installed on the 19" silver wheel.
Figure 3. Correct: dark wheel cover on dark wheel, silver wheel cover on silver wheel
Figure 4. Incorrect: dark wheel cover on silver wheel, silver wheel cover on dark wheel
  1. Position the wheel cap over the wheel with the bottom of the Tesla "T" pointing to the valve stem.
    Figure 5. 19 inch Gemini wheel cap
    Figure 6. 20 inch Induction wheel cap
  2. Press the center of the cap firmly onto the wheel until it snaps into place.