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

  1. Open the front doors and lower the front windows.
  2. Move the front seats backward.
  3. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  4. Disconnect the LV power. See LV BATTERY - LI-LON - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  5. Remove the cabin intake duct. See CABIN HVAC - HVAC, FRESH AIR GUTTER, ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  6. Remove the access panel. See FRONT BUMPER FASCIA - ASSEMBLY, ACCESS PANEL - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  7. Remove the underhood storage unit. See EXTERIOR FITTINGS - LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM - FRONT LUGGAGE STORAGE COMPARTMENT - FRUNK ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  8. Remove the LH and RH wiper arms and blades. See ELECTRICAL - WIPERS AND WASHERS - WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND MOTOR - WIPER ARM DR - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  9. Remove the LH and RH shock tower covers. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - SHOCK TOWER COVER LH - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
  10. Remove the cowl screen panel. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - ASSEMBLY, COWL SCREEN, LHD - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  11. Remove the wiper module. See ELECTRICAL - WIPERS AND WASHER - WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND MOTOR - WIPER MODULE - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  12. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See DASH PANEL - END CAP, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  13. Remove the LH and RH upper A-pillar trims. See A - B - C POST INTERIOR TRIM - A - PILLAR UPPER ASSEMBLY, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  14. Remove the passenger footwell cover. See DASH PANEL - PASSENGER FOOTWELL COVER ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  15. Remove the glove box. See DASH PANEL - GLOVE BOX WITH USB ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
    NOTE: No need to remove the glove box USB cable.
  16. Remove the RH footwell duct. See INTERIOR DUCTING AND VENTS - IP, PASSENGER FOOTWELL DUCT - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  17. Disconnect the RH airwave duct thermistor connector.
    G16589400Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  18. Remove the RH air wave duct. See INTERIOR DUCTING AND VENTS - IP, AIR, WAVE, DUCT, RH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  19. Remove the driver footwell cover. See DASH PANEL - DRIVER FOOTWELL COVER ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  20. Remove the driver footwell duct. See INTERIOR DUCTING AND VENTS - IP, DRIVER, FOOTWELL, DUCT - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  21. Remove the center console end panel. See CENTER CONSOLE - CONSOLE REAR END PANEL, ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  22. Remove the LH center console front panel. See CENTER CONSOLE - CONSOLE SIDE PANEL, CARPET, LH, LHD - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  23. Remove the RH center console front panel. See CENTER CONSOLE - CONSOLE SIDE PANEL, CARPET, RH, LHD - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  24. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH rear of the center console to the body.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16589401Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G16589402Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  25. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front of the center console to the body.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16589403Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  26. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the RH front of the center console to the body.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16589404Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  27. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear of the center console.
    G16589405Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G16589406Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  28. Release the clip and disconnect the electrical connector from the front of the center console.
    G16589407Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  29. Remove the center console assembly from the vehicle.
    G16589408Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  30. Remove the lower instrument panel. See DASH PANEL - IP LOWER, ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  31. Remove the driver airbag. See FRONT AIR BAGS - DRIVER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  32. Remove the steering wheel. See STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL - STEERING WHEEL - PUR LEATHER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  33. Remove the steering column upper shroud. See DASH PANEL - SHROUD, UPPER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  34. Remove the steering column lower shroud. See DASH PANEL - SHROUD, LOWER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  35. Remove the steering column control module. See STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL - STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE KOSTAL - REMOVE AND REPLACE
  36. Remove the instrument panel service panel. See INFOTAINMENT - TOUCHSCREEN - INSTRUMENT PANEL - SERVICE PANEL - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
    NOTE: No need to remove the cabin temperature sensor from the service panel.
  37. Remove the touchscreen. See TOUCHSCREEN - CENTER DISPLAY ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  38. Remove the instrument panel speaker grille. See INSTRUMENT PANEL - INSTRUMENT PANEL - DASH PANEL - IP WRAPPED AROUND ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  39. Remove the LH and RH dash speakers. See INFOTAINMENT - AUDIO SYSTEM - SPEAKERS, SUBWOOFER AND AMPLIFIER - AUDIO SPEAKERS - AUDIO SPEAKER FULL RANGE, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  40. Remove the center dash speaker. See INFOTAINMENT - AUDIO SYSTEM - SPEAKERS, SUBWOOFER AND AMPLIFIER - AUDIO SPEAKERS - AUDIO SPEAKER FULL RANGE 100 MM, CENTER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  41. Remove the IP carrier. See INSTRUMENT PANEL - INSTRUMENT PANEL - DASH PANEL - INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE 
  42. Remove the LH air wave duct. See INTERIOR DUCTING AND VENTS - IP, AIR, WAVE, DUCT, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  43. Release the clips (x2) that attach the headliner electrical harness to the LH lower A-pillar trim.
    G16589409Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  44. Release the clip that attaches the IP electrical harness to the LH portion of the cross car beam.
    G16589410Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  45. Release the holding mounts (x2) that attach the HVAC electrical harness to the cross car beam.
    G16589411Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  46. Release the holding mounts (x2) that attach the HVAC electrical harness to the RH of the cross car beam.
    G16589412Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  47. Release the clips (x4) and harness holder that attach the IP electrical harness to the top of the cross car beam.
    G16589413Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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  48. Release the clips (x4) that attach the IP electrical harness to the RH of the cross car beam.
    G16589415Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  49. Release the clips (x2) that attach the headliner electrical harness to the RH lower A-pillar trim.
    G16589416Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  50. Disconnect the IP electrical harness connector from the steering column.
    G16589417Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  51. Release the bracket buckles (x2) that secure the connectors to the cross car beam.
    G16589418Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  52. Release the clip that attaches the SCCM electrical harness to the cross car beam.
    G16589419Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  53. Remove the nuts (x4) that attach the steering column to the cross car beam.

    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
    G16589420Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G16589421Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  54. Lower the steering column and set it aside.
  55. Remove the clip that attaches the LH side of the main carpet to the footwell area.
    G16589422Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  56. Remove the clip that attaches the RH side of the main carpet to the footwell area.
    G16589423Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  57. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel support brackets. See DASH SUPPORT FRAME - DISPLAY SUPPORT BRACKET, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  58. Remove the LH and RH cross beam bar brackets. See DASH SUPPORT FRAME - IP RISER BRACKET, RH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  59. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH corners of the cross car beam to the body.

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

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 15 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16589424Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  60. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the RH corners of the cross car beam to the body.

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

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 15 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16589425Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  61. Remove the bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly.

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

    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16589426Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  62. Loosen the bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the upper side of the cowl.

    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
    G16589427Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  63. Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly.

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

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16589428Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  64. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the steering column to the body.

    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
    G16589429Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  65. With an assistant, remove the cross car beam from the vehicle and place it on a support stand or table.
    G16589430Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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