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Steering Column (LHD) (Structural Pack) Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Open the LH and RH front doors and lower the windows.
  2. Move the steering column to the lowest and most outward position.
  3. Set the steering wheel to point straight ahead.
  4. Move the driver and passenger front seats fully rearward.
  5. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  6. Remove the underhood storage unit. See UNDERHOOD STORAGE UNIT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  7. Remove the bolt that attaches the steering column intermediate shaft to the steering gear input shaft.
    • 13 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G00653399Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Slide the steering column intermediate shaft upwards and off of the steering gear input shaft.
  9. Release the steering column boot from the bulkhead, and then push the upper portion of the boot into the cabin.
    G00653400Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See END CAP - INSTRUMENT PANEL - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  11. Remove the LH and RH mid A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - MIDDLE - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  12. Remove the LH and RH upper A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - UPPER - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  13. Remove the LH footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Driver - Remove And Replace .
  14. Remove the RH footwell cover. See COVER - FOOTWELL - PASSENGER (LHD) - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  15. Remove the center console. See CENTER CONSOLE - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
  16. Remove the driver knee airbag, if equipped. See AIRBAG - KNEE - DRIVER (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  17. Remove the driver airbag. See AIRBAG - DRIVER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  18. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. See STEERING WHEEL (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  19. Remove the steering column control module. See MODULE - STEERING COLUMN CONTROL (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  20. Remove the instrument panel carrier. See IP CARRIER - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
  21. Disconnect the electrical harness from the steering column connector.
    G00653401Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  22. Remove the nuts that attach the steering column to the cross car beam.

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

    • 13 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    G00653402Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  23. With the help of an assistant, raise the upper portion of the steering column up toward the roof, pull down on the instrument panel carrier under the steering column to create space for the rear motor of the steering column to pass under the cross car beam, and carefully move the steering column out toward the rear of the vehicle.
    G00653403Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  24. After the motor clears the cross car beam, rotate the steering column to the right so that the rear motor lower portion clears the cross car beam, and continue to remove the steering column from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Make sure that the intermediate shaft sleeves clear the bulkhead.
    G00653404Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00653405Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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