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Surround - Steering Wheel - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the HEPA filter assembly. See ASSEMBLY - FILTER - HEPA (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  2. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
  3. Remove the driver airbag. See AIRBAG - DRIVER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Disconnect the steering wheel electrical wiring harness connector.
    G14841046Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the LH steering wheel switch electrical connector. Repeat this step for the RH steering wheel switch electrical connector.
    G14841047Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Release the clips (x3) that attach the horn to the steering wheel assembly.
    NOTE: Pull the horn assembly straight out to release it.
    G14841048Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the lower electrical connector from the steering wheel controller, and then remove the horn assembly from the steering wheel.
    G14841049Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Remove the bolts that attach the steering wheel surround to the steering wheel.

    5.4 N.m 

    Tip: Pry the lower portion of the bright surround first.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • T20 socket
    • 4 in extension
    G14841051Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Remove the bolts that attach the RH steering wheel switch to the steering wheel surround, and then remove the switch from the assembly.

    0.9 N.m 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • T10 Torx bit
    G14841053Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. Remove the bolts that attach the steering wheel controller to the steering wheel surround.

    0.9 N.m 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • T10 Torx bit
    G14841055Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  11. Remove the bolts that attach the LH steering wheel switch to the steering wheel surround, and then remove the switch from the assembly.

    0.9 N.m 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • T10 Torx bit
    G14841057Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  12. Remove the bolts that attach the lower spoke cover to the steering wheel surround.

    0.9 N.m 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • T10 Torx bit
    G14841059Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G14841060Courtesy of TESLA, INC.