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Intermediate Shaft - Steering Column - Lower (Dual Motor) (2nd Generation) - Remove And Replace: Removal

  1. If equipped with air suspension, place the vehicle in Jack Mode. See Jack Mode Activation .
  2. Remove the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  3. Remove the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace) .
  4. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Remove the HEPA filter outlet duct. See Duct - HEPA Filter - Outlet (Remove and Replace) .
  6. Disconnect 12V power. See Disconnect 12V Power .
  7. Locate the bolt and nut that attach the lower steering column intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate shaft.
    NOTE: Turn the steering wheel until the bolt and nut are accessible.
    G14981597Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G14981598Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. From the top of the vehicle, remove and discard the nut and bolt that attach the lower steering column intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate shaft.
    NOTE: Loosen the nut, and then remove the fasteners by hand.
    NOTE: The nut is welded onto upper intermediate shafts on vehicles built July 2017 onwards. On vehicles built before this date, check the upper intermediate shaft and order a new nut if it is not welded to the shaft.
    G14981599Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Install the steering wheel holder on the steering wheel.
    NOTE: The steering wheel holder prevents damage to the clockspring during the removal of the lower intermediate steering column shaft.
    G14981600Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift .
  11. Remove the front bash plate extrusion. See Bash Plate - Front - Extrusion (Remove and Replace) .
  12. Remove and discard the bolts (x4) that attach the HV battery to the front subframe.
    G14981601Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  13. Remove the front aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace) .
  14. Remove the front skidplate. See Skidplate - Front (Remove and Replace) .
  15. Locate the lower bolt that attaches the lower steering column intermediate shaft to the steering rack.
    NOTE: The steering wheel might need to be turned for access to the lower bolt.
  16. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the lower steering column intermediate shaft to the steering rack.
    G14981602Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  17. Slide the lower portion of the lower steering column intermediate shaft up and off the steering rack input shaft.
    G14981603Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  18. Slide down the upper portion of the lower steering column intermediate shaft to separate it from the upper intermediate shaft, and then remove the lower steering column intermediate shaft from the vehicle.
    G14981604Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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