Tesla Model S: Assembly - Instrument Panel Side Cover - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Release clips (x3) securing instrument panel side cover.
Note: Components have been removed in this graphic
to aid clarity.
- Disconnect harness connector from key antenna.
- Remove screws (x2) securing antenna to trim (torque 1 Nm).
- Remove instrument panel side cover.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Caution: Replace any broken clips.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
Position vehicle with clear access to door assembly.
Open vehicle door.
Remove LH instrument panel side cover (refer to procedure)
Release location pins (x2).
Removal
Remove the glove box assembly (refer to procedure).
In the upper area behind the glove box, remove the 2 screws
(torque 10 Nm) that secure the passenger airbag to the crossbar
Removal
Remove the top pad for access to the mesh grille (refer to
procedure)
Remove the defrost mesh grille.
Installation
Installation procedure is the
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Display tire pressures on the touchscreen by touching
Controls > Service. The pressure of each tire displays in
the visualization of your Model S, in addition to what
time your tire pressures were last measured. You can
choose whether you want to display tire pressures using
Bar or PSI by to
Close charge port - Press brake pedal and retry
Charging has stopped because your vehicle has detected that the connection
between the charge port and charge
cable has been unexpectedly interrupted.
Before disconnecting a charge cable, make sure you first stop charging.
With some external chargi