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Dash Support Frame - Cross Car Beam Assembly, LHD - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. With assistance, position the cross car beam in the vehicle for installation.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the interior when installing the cross car beam in the vehicle.
  2. Hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the RH corners of the cross car beam to the body.
    G16589431Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  3. Hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the LH corners of the cross car beam to the body.
    G16589432Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  4. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the steering column to the body.

    25 N.m (18.4 lbs-ft) 

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

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 13 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    G16589433Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  5. Install the bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the upper side of the cowl.

    25 N.m (18.4 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 13 mm 12-point combination wrench
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 13 mm socket
    G16589434Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Install the bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly.

    5.5 N.m (4.1 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16589435Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Hand-tighten the bolts (x4) that attach the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly.
    G16589436Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Install the LH and RH cross beam bar brackets. See DASH SUPPORT FRAME - IP RISER BRACKET, RH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  9. Install the LH and RH instrument panel support brackets. See DASH SUPPORT FRAME - DISPLAY SUPPORT BRACKET, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  10. Fasten the clips (x2) that attach the headliner electrical harness to the LH lower A-pillar trim.
    G16589437Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  11. Fasten the clip that attaches the IP electrical harness to the LH portion of the cross car beam.
    G16589438Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  12. Fasten the holding mounts (x2) that attach the HVAC electrical harness to the cross car beam.
    G16589439Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  13. Fasten the clips (x4) and harness holder that attach the IP electrical harness to the top of the cross car beam.
    G16589440Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G16589441Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  14. Fasten the clips (x4) that attach the IP electrical harness to the RH of the cross car beam.
    G16589442Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  15. Fasten the holding mounts (x2) that attach the HVAC electrical harness to the RH of the cross car beam.
    G16589443Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  16. Fasten the clips (x2) that attach the headliner electrical harness to the RH lower A-pillar trim.
    G16589444Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  17. Fasten the bracket buckles (x2) that secure the connectors to the cross car beam.
    G16589445Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  18. Connect the IP electrical harness connector to the steering column.
    G16589446Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  19. Fasten the clip that attaches the LH side of the main carpet to the footwell area.
    G16589447Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  20. Fasten the clip that attaches the RH side of the main carpet to the footwell area.
    G16589448Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  21. Fasten the clip that attaches the SCCM electrical harness to the cross car beam.
    G16589449Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  22. Position the steering column for installation.
  23. Install the nuts (x4) that attach the steering column to the cross car beam.

    15 N.m (11.1 lbs-ft) 

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

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 13 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    G16589450Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G16589451Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  24. Install the LH air wave duct. See INTERIOR DUCTING AND VENTS - IP, AIR, WAVE, DUCT, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  25. Install the IP carrier. See INSTRUMENT PANEL - INSTRUMENT PANEL - DASH PANEL - INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE 
  26. Install the LH and RH dash speakers. See INFOTAINMENT - AUDIO SYSTEM - SPEAKERS, SUBWOOFER AND AMPLIFIER - AUDIO SPEAKERS - AUDIO SPEAKER FULL RANGE, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  27. Install the center dash speaker. See INFOTAINMENT - AUDIO SYSTEM - SPEAKERS, SUBWOOFER AND AMPLIFIER - AUDIO SPEAKERS - AUDIO SPEAKER FULL RANGE 100 MM, CENTER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  28. Install the instrument panel speaker grille. See INSTRUMENT PANEL - INSTRUMENT PANEL - DASH PANEL - IP WRAPPED AROUND ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  29. Install the touchscreen. See TOUCHSCREEN - CENTER DISPLAY ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  30. Install the instrument panel service panel. See INFOTAINMENT - TOUCHSCREEN - INSTRUMENT PANEL - SERVICE PANEL - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
    NOTE: No need to install the cabin temperature sensor to the service panel.
  31. Install the steering column control module. See STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL - STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE KOSTAL - REMOVE AND REPLACE
  32. Install the steering column lower shroud. See DASH PANEL - SHROUD, LOWER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  33. Install the steering column upper shroud. See DASH PANEL - SHROUD, UPPER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  34. Install the steering wheel. See STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL - STEERING WHEEL - PUR LEATHER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  35. Install the driver airbag. See FRONT AIR BAGS - DRIVER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  36. Install the lower instrument panel. See DASH PANEL - IP LOWER, ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  37. Install the center console assembly to the vehicle.
    G16589452Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  38. Fasten the clip and connect the electrical connector to the front of the center console.
    G16589453Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  39. Connect the electrical connector from the rear of the center console.
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  40. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the RH front of the center console to the body.

    7 N.m (5.2 lbs-ft) 

    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16589456Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  41. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front of the center console to the body.

    7 N.m (5.2 lbs-ft) 

    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16589457Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  42. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH rear of the center console to the body.

    7 N.m (5.2 lbs-ft) 

    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16589458Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G16589459Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  43. Install the RH center console front panel. See CENTER CONSOLE - CONSOLE SIDE PANEL, CARPET, RH, LHD - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  44. Install the LH center console front panel. See CENTER CONSOLE - CONSOLE SIDE PANEL, CARPET, LH, LHD - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  45. Install the center console end panel. See CENTER CONSOLE - CONSOLE REAR END PANEL, ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  46. Install the driver footwell duct. See INTERIOR DUCTING AND VENTS - IP, DRIVER, FOOTWELL, DUCT - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  47. Install the driver footwell cover. See DASH PANEL - DRIVER FOOTWELL COVER ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  48. Install the RH air wave duct. See INTERIOR DUCTING AND VENTS - IP, AIR, WAVE, DUCT, RH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  49. Connect the RH airwave duct thermistor connector.
    G16589460Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  50. Install the RH footwell duct. See INTERIOR DUCTING AND VENTS - IP, PASSENGER FOOTWELL DUCT - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  51. Install the glove box. See DASH PANEL - GLOVE BOX WITH USB ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
    NOTE: No need to install the glove box USB cable.
  52. Install the passenger footwell cover. See DASH PANEL - PASSENGER FOOTWELL COVER ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  53. Install the LH and RH upper A-pillar trims. See A - B - C POST INTERIOR TRIM - A - PILLAR UPPER ASSEMBLY, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  54. Install the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See DASH PANEL - END CAP, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  55. Install the wiper module. See ELECTRICAL - WIPERS AND WASHER - WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND MOTOR - WIPER MODULE - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  56. Install the cowl screen panel. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - ASSEMBLY, COWL SCREEN, LHD - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  57. Install the LH and RH shock tower covers. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - SHOCK TOWER COVER LH - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
  58. Install the LH and RH wiper arms and blades. See ELECTRICAL - WIPERS AND WASHERS - WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND MOTOR - WIPER ARM DR - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  59. Connect LV power. See LV BATTERY - LI-LON - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  60. Install the underhood storage unit. See EXTERIOR FITTINGS - LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM - FRONT LUGGAGE STORAGE COMPARTMENT - FRUNK ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  61. Install the access panel. See FRONT BUMPER FASCIA - ASSEMBLY, ACCESS PANEL - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  62. Install the cabin intake duct. See CABIN HVAC - HVAC, FRESH AIR GUTTER, ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  63. Install the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  64. Move the front seats back to their original positions.
  65. Raise the front windows and close the front doors.