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Glove Box - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open the RH front door and lower the RH front window.
  2. Move the front passenger forward.
  3. Remove the RH mid A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  4. Remove the RH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  5. Use the vehicle touchscreen to open the glove box.
  6. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  7. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) .
  8. Remove the RH instrument panel middle trim. See Trim - Middle - Instrument Panel - RH (Remove And Replace) .
  9. Remove the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (Remove And Replace) .
  10. Remove and discard the patch bolts (x2) that attach the front passenger knee airbag assembly to the instrument panel.

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

    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • External Torx E10
    • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
    G15083831Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  11. Release the tabs (x6) that attach the front passenger knee airbag assembly to the instrument panel, and then partially lower the airbag.
    NOTE: The front passenger knee airbag is still connected to the vehicle. Be careful not to damage the electrical connectors when lowering the airbag from the instrument panel.
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  12. Disconnect the electrical connectors (x2) from the front passenger knee airbag assembly.
    NOTE: The front passenger knee airbag has 2 locking tabs.

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

    • Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in
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  13. Remove the screws (x5) that attach the glove box to the vehicle, and then release the glove box from the instrument panel.

    3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 

    CAUTION: Do not pull the glove box assembly too far away from the instrument panel as there are connectors still connected.

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

    • T20 socket
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  14. Disconnect the glove box electrical connectors (x3).
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  15. Remove the screws (x2) and release the clip that attach the USB outlet to the glove box assembly, and then remove the outlet from the glove box assembly.

    3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 

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

    • T20 socket
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  16. Remove the glove box assembly from the vehicle.
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  17. Remove the screws (x4) that attach the inboard and outboard shape memory alloy (SMA) locator plates to the glove box assembly, and then remove the plates from the assembly.

    2 N.m (1.5 ft-lbs) 

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

    • T20 socket
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  18. Remove the screws (x2) that attach the glove box shape memory alloy (SMA) latch to the glove box assembly, and then release the SMA from the assembly.

    2 N.m (1.5 ft-lbs) 

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

    • T20 socket
    G15083842Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  19. Route the glove box shape memory alloy (SMA) latch manual release cable out of the glove box housing, release the harness from the mounting points (x2), and then lift the SMA assembly out of the glove box.
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