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Remove And Replace

  1. Remove rear underhood apron
    NOTE: 8x clips
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  2. Remove LH underhood apron
    NOTE: 10x clips
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  3. Remove RH underhood apron
    NOTE: 10x clips
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  4. Release LH wiper arm hose nozzle
    NOTE: 1x hose
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  5. Remove LH wiper arm nut cover
    NOTE: 1x cover
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  6. Remove LH wiper arm nut and release assembly
    NOTE: 1x nut, 15 mm, 26 N.m
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    G15083553Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Release RH wiper arm hose nozzle
    NOTE: 1x hose
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  8. Remove RH wiper arm nut cover
    NOTE: 1x cover
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  9. Remove RH wiper arm nut and release assembly
    NOTE: 1x nut, 15 mm, 26 N.m
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  10. Release washer hose nozzle by LH shock tower cover
    NOTE: 1x hose, 3x clips
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  11. Remove LH shock tower cover
    NOTE: 3x push clips, 1x fir tree clip
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  12. Remove RH shock tower cover
    NOTE: 3x push clips, 1x fir tree clip
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  13. Remove wiper cowl screen panel
    NOTE: 4x push clips, 2x end tabs
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  14. Remove fasteners securing LH V-brace and remove assembly
    NOTE: 3x bolts, 10 mm, 18 N.m, 1x nut, 10 mm, 9 N.m
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  15. Using center display, place wipers into "Service Mode"
    NOTE: via Controls > Service > Wiper Service Mode, If wiper module is not in service mode the RH pivot arm will not clear the V Brace crossmember during removal
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  16. Remove wiper module
    NOTE: 3x bolts, 10 mm, 8 N.m, 1x connector, Rotate module forward and up to access connector, Observe LH wiper arm pivot during removal to avoid damage to windshield
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  17. Release upper steering column bracket IP carrier bolts at bulkhead
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 13 mm, 27 N.m
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  18. Remove the center console. See Center Console Assembly (Remove and Replace) .
  19. Adjust steering column fully rearward and fully down
    NOTE: Via UI > Quick Controls > Steering Wheel, Use left steering wheel scroll wheel to adjust steering column
  20. Power off vehicle from center display
    NOTE: Via Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
  21. Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
    NOTE: 2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection
  22. Remove the IP sub-assembly. See Sub-Assembly - Instrument Panel (Remove And Install) .
  23. Remove driver IP air vent duct
    NOTE: 2x rivets, 1x connector, Slide outboard and up out of HVAC unit assembly
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  24. Release spring clip securing driver air bag assembly to steering wheel and pull driver air bag assembly away from steering wheel
    NOTE: 2x spring clips, 2x datums, Press the spring simultaneously from two access holes to release, Access holes located at 4 and 8 o'clock position, Do not insert tool too far as air bag connector could be damaged
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  25. Disconnect driver air bag connector and remove driver air bag assembly
    NOTE: 1x connector, 2x tabs
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  26. Disconnect steering wheel connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  27. Remove bolt that secures the steering wheel to the column
    NOTE: 1x patch bolt, 10 mm allen, 80 N.m, Discard after removal
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  28. Remove steering wheel
    NOTE: Note that the steering wheel is splined to the column
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  29. Pull upward to release steering column upper shroud from lower shroud
    NOTE: 6x clips, 4x datums
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  30. Remove lower shroud to steering column
    NOTE: 2x screws, T20, 1.5 N.m, 1x clip, 1x datum, Slide lower shroud rearward to release datum
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  31. Remove lower instrument panel assembly
    NOTE: 3x screws, T20, 3 N.m, 8x tabs, Remaining screws located at bottom of assembly, Release assembly and carefully guide over upper steering column
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  32. Release IP harness at LH and RH center display brackets
    NOTE: 4x clips
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  33. Release IP harness from center IP carrier
    NOTE: 2x clips, Once released maneuver IP harness behind both center display brackets into passenger side footwell
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  34. Release IP harness from RH IP carrier
    NOTE: 4x clips
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  35. Release IP harness from J12 x055 Dash connector at right body controller
    NOTE: 2x clips, 1x connector, Release lock then remove
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  36. Release connector to gaming MCU
    NOTE: 1x connector, Depress lock on underside of connector before pulling out of socket, Possible damage to PCBA may occur if removed without releasing lock first
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  37. Release IP harness connectors at LH side of car computer gaming board
    NOTE: 5x connectors, Release locks on connectors before removal
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  38. Release IP harness from lower center IP carrier
    NOTE: 6x clips
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  39. Release IP harness at upper center IP carrier
    NOTE: 3x clips
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  40. Release IP harness from LH center IP carrier
    NOTE: 3x clips
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  41. Disconnect steering column control module assembly connector
    NOTE: 1x connector, Remove retaining clip on the connector, release connector, then remove the remaining broken clip from connector, Discard retaining clip after removal, Originally installed clip is black, Replacement clip is orange
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  42. Release IP harness from J12 x035 Dash connector at left body controller and connector x947F
    NOTE: 4x clips, 2x connector, Release lock then remove
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  43. Release IP cowl link
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 6 N.m, Only remove the bolts from the IP carrier and HVAC box
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  44. Remove IP harness from vehicle
    NOTE: Maneuver RH harness underneath IP cowl link, Maneuver LH harness up and over steering column
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  45. Release upper steering column from steering column bracket
    NOTE: 4x nuts, 13 mm, 15 N.m, Rotate and set aside
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  46. Release LH cross car beam assembly
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 13 mm, 27 N.m
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  47. Release RH cross car beam assembly
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 13 mm, 27 N.m
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  48. Release cross car beam assembly from toeboard bracket
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 13 mm, 27 N.m
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  49. Release cross car beam assembly from HVAC unit
    NOTE: 4x bolts, 10 mm, 8 N.m
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  50. Remove cross car beam assembly from body and HVAC unit
    NOTE: 4x datums
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  51. Remove cross car beam assembly from vehicle
    NOTE: Avoid contact with seats and inner door panel, Recommend assistance as required
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  52. Remove center display brackets
    NOTE: 4x bolts, 13 mm, 8 N.m, 4 x datums
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  53. Install center display brackets to new cross car beam assembly
    NOTE: 4x bolts, 13 mm, 8 N.m, 4 x datums
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  54. Install cross car beam assembly into vehicle
    NOTE: 4x datums, Avoid contact with seats and inner door panel, Recommend assistance as required, Align datums before fully engaging with HVAC assembly
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  55. Engage cross car beam assembly to body and HVAC unit
    NOTE: 4x datums
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  56. Secure LH cross car beam assembly
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 13 mm, 27 N.m
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    G15083675Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  57. Secure RH cross car beam assembly
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 13 mm, 27 N.m
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  58. Secure cross car beam assembly to toeboard bracket
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 13 mm, 27 N.m
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    G15083679Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  59. Secure cross car beam assembly to HVAC unit
    NOTE: 4x bolts, 10 mm, 8 N.m
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    G15083681Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  60. Secure upper steering column bracket IP carrier bolts at bulkhead
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 13 mm, 27 N.m
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    G15083683Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  61. Secure upper steering column to steering column bracket
    NOTE: 4x nuts, 13 mm, 15 N.m
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    G15083685Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  62. Install IP harness into vehicle
    NOTE: Maneuver RH harness underneath IP cowl link down into passenger footwell, Maneuver LH harness up and over steering column down into driver footwell
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  63. Secure IP cowl link
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 6 N.m, 2x datums
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    G15083693Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15083694Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  64. Secure IP harness to J12 x035 Dash connector at left body controller and connector x947F
    NOTE: 4x clips, 2x connector
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    G15083696Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15083697Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  65. Connect steering column control module assembly connector
    NOTE: 1x connector, Install new orange retaining clip to connector then install SCCM connector, Perform push-pull-push to make sure connector is seated properly
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  66. Secure IP harness to LH center IP carrier
    NOTE: 3x clips
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  67. Secure IP harness at upper center IP carrier
    NOTE: 3x clips
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  68. Secure IP harness to lower center IP carrier
    NOTE: 6x clips
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  69. Secure IP harness connectors at LH side of car computer gaming board
    NOTE: 5x connectors
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  70. Install connector to gaming MCU
    NOTE: 1x connector, Confirm connector locked into socket
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  71. Secure IP harness from RH IP carrier
    NOTE: 4x clips
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  72. Secure IP harness to J12 x055 Dash connector at right body controller
    NOTE: 2x clips, 1x connector
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  73. Secure IP harness to center IP carrier
    NOTE: 2x clips, Maneuver IP harness behind both center display brackets into position
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  74. Secure IP harness at LH and RH center display brackets
    NOTE: 4x clips
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  75. Secure lower instrument panel assembly
    NOTE: 3x screws, T20, 3 N.m, 8x tabs, Secure only the screws located at bottom of assembly, Remainder of screws are secured at a later step
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  76. Install lower shroud to steering column
    NOTE: 2x screws, T20, 1.5 N.m, 1x clip, 1x datum, Slide lower shroud forward to engage datum
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  77. Align the clips and datums then press downward to install upper shroud onto lower shroud
    NOTE: 6x clips, 4x datums
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  78. Install steering wheel
    NOTE: Note that the steering wheel is splined to the column and can only be installed in the correct position
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  79. Install bolt securing steering wheel to steering column
    NOTE: 1x patch bolt, 10 mm allen, 80 N.m, Install new patch bolt
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  80. Secure steering wheel connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  81. Connect driver air bag assembly connector
    NOTE: 1x connector, 2x tabs
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  82. Install driver air bag assembly to yoke steering wheel
    NOTE: 2x datums, 2x spring clip, Position driver air bag onto yoke steering wheel, Align datums onto the clips, Press down on one side of the air bag until clip is fully seated, then repeat on other side, You should hear an audible click, Perform pull test on each side of driver air bag assembly, Confirm the gap and space between driver air bag assembly to yoke steering wheel is symmetrical
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  83. Install driver IP air vent duct
    NOTE: 1x rivets, 1x connector, Slide inboard and into HVAC unit assembly
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  84. Install the instrument panel sub-assembly and all other parts that were removed for access. See Sub-Assembly - Instrument Panel (Remove And Install) .
  85. Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector
    NOTE: 2x connectors Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated
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  86. Install wiper module
    NOTE: 3x bolts, 10 mm, 8 N.m, 1x connector, Secure electrical connector first, Rotate module rearward and under windshield, Observe LH wiper arm pivot during install to avoid damage to windshield
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  87. Install fasteners securing LH V-brace and secure
    NOTE: 3x bolts, 10 mm, 18 N.m, 1x nut, 10 mm, 9 N.m
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  88. Install wiper cowl screen panel
    NOTE: 4x push clips, 2x end tabs
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  89. Using center display, remove wipers from "Service Mode"
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  90. Install RH wiper arm assembly and secure nut
    NOTE: 1x nut, 15 mm, 26 N.m, Line up wiper to reference mark on windshield
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  91. Install RH wiper arm nut cover
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  92. Secure RH wiper arm washer nozzle
    NOTE: 1x hose, Hose is routed below the arm
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  93. Install LH wiper arm assembly and secure nut
    NOTE: 1x nut, 15 mm, 26 N.m, Line up wiper to reference mark on windshield
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  94. Install LH wiper arm nut cover
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  95. Secure LH wiper arm washer nozzle
    NOTE: 1x hose, Hose is routed below the arm
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    G15083774Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  96. Install RH shock tower cover
    NOTE: 3x push clip, 1x fir tree clip
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  97. Install LH shock tower cover
    NOTE: 3x push clip, 1x fir tree clip
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  98. Secure washer hose nozzle by LH shock tower cover
    NOTE: 1x hose, 3x clips
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  99. Install RH underhood apron
    NOTE: 10x clips
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  100. Install LH underhood apron
    NOTE: 10x clips
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  101. Install rear underhood apron
    NOTE: 8x clips
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  102. Install the center console. See Center Console Assembly (Remove and Replace) .
  103. Adjust steering column back to original position
    NOTE: Via UI>Controls>Steering, Use left steering wheel scroll wheel to adjust steering column
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