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Intermediate Shaft - Steering Column - Lower (RWD) - Remove And Replace: Removal

  1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  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 HEPA filter outlet duct. See Duct - HEPA Filter - Outlet (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install) .
  6. Disconnect 12V power. See Disconnect 12V Power .
  7. Remove the 12V auxiliary battery. See Battery - Auxiliary - 12V (Remove and Replace) .
  8. Locate the bolt and nut that attach the lower steering column intermediate shaft to the upper steering column intermediate shaft.
    NOTE: Turn the steering wheel until the bolt and nut are accessible.
    G14981583Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G14981584Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. From the top of the vehicle, remove and discard the nut and bolt that attach the lower steering column intermediate shaft to the upper steering column 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.
    G14981585Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. From the top of the vehicle, remove and discard the bolt that attaches the lower steering column intermediate shaft to the steering rack input shaft.
    G14981586Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  11. 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.
    G14981587Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  12. Slide the lower portion of the lower steering column intermediate shaft up and off the steering rack input shaft.
    G14981588Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  13. Slide down the upper portion of the lower steering column intermediate shaft to separate it from the upper steering column intermediate shaft, and then remove the lower steering column intermediate shaft from the vehicle.
    G14981589Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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