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Steering Column (RHD) - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Open both front doors and lower the windows.
  2. From the touchscreen, move the steering column to the lowest and most outward position.
  3. Set the steering wheel straight ahead.
  4. Move the RH front seat backward and recline the seatback.
  5. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
  6. Remove the clips (X3 or X4) that attach the cabin intake upper duct assembly.
  7. Remove the underhood storage unit. See UNDERHOOD STORAGE UNIT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  8. Remove the bolt that attaches the intermediate shaft to the steering rack assembly, and then slide the intermediate shaft upwards to remove it from the steering rack.

    LHD shown, RHD similar 

    G14749475Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Remove the LH and RH mid A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - MIDDLE - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  10. Remove the RH footwell cover. See COVER - FOOTWELL - DRIVER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  11. Remove the clip that attaches the RH knee airbag cover to the air duct, and then remove the knee airbag cover.
  12. Remove the RH footwell vent duct. See DUCT - FOOTWELL - RH (RHD) (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  13. Remove the main instrument panel decor trim. See DECOR TRIM - INSTRUMENT PANEL - MAIN (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  14. Remove the steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  15. Remove the steering column control module. See MODULE - STEERING COLUMN CONTROL (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  16. Remove the screws (x2) that attach the IP carrier to the cross car beam on the lower RH side (torque 2.3 N.m/1.69 ft-lbs.).
  17. Release the clips (x4) that attach the lower gap hider to the IP sub assembly, and then slide it downwards to remove the gap hider from the vehicle.
  18. Apply tape to the instrument panel area around the steering column to protect it from damaging.
  19. Disconnect the instrument panel harness connector from the steering column.
  20. Remove the nuts (x4) that attach the steering column to the cross car beam (torque 15 N.m/11.06 ft-Ibs)".
    NOTE:

    LHD shown, RHD similar 

    G14749476Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  21. Remove the steering column assembly from the vehicle:
    1. Slowly pull the assembly inwards, tilting the upper portion of the steering column towards the roof of the vehicle to clear it from the instrument panel.
    2. Once the motor contacts the cross beam, slightly pull on the lower IP area below the assembly to allow the motor to clear the cross beam. Rotate the assembly to the right to clear the bottom left portion of the motor, and then remove the assembly from the vehicle.
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