Tesla Model S Owners & Service Manuals

Tesla Model S: Assembly - Mesh Grille - Defrost (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Instrument Panels and Pedals / Assembly - Mesh Grille - Defrost (Remove and Replace)

Removal

  1. Remove the top pad for access to the mesh grille (refer to procedure)
  2. Remove the defrost mesh grille.
Installation
  1. Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
  2. When installing the new mesh grille, ensure that all 4 retaining clips are positioned in the corresponding grooves in the carrier before securing the trim clips.

    Assembly - Mesh Grille - Defrost (Remove and Replace) Assembly - Mesh Grille - Defrost (Remove and Replace)

  3. Ensure that the passenger's front airbag is reconnected properly when reinstalling the top pad (refer to procedure)
  4. Follow the proper glove box reinstallation procedure (refer to procedure)
  5. After all procedures are complete, sit in the driver's seat and press the brake pedal to turn on the drive rails. Ensure that the airbag safety indicator light exhibits normal operation: The light displays during vehicle startup, then turns off.

    READ NEXT:

     Assembly - Top Pad - Instrument Panel (Remove and Install)

    Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position. Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass shat

     Trim - Dash - Driver's Side - Lower (Remove and Replace)

    Removal Remove the LH instrument panel side cover (refer to procedure). Remove the screw that secures the footwell cover to the instrument panel trim panel (torque 2 Nm). Usin

     Assembly - Cover - Footwell - LH (Remove and Replace)

    Removal Fully open the driver's door. Move the driver's seat rearward for access. Remove the LH center console closeout extension (refer to procedure) Remove the screws (x2) t

    SEE MORE:

     Brake Pads - Park Brake - Burnishing

    Warning: Be sure to comply with all local traffic safety laws and only perform such maneuvers in a suitable location such as a nonresidential side street with little to no traffic. Caution: Do not perform this procedure on a vehicle that has new rotors unless they have gone through a

     Assembly - Hood Latch Cover (Remove and Replace)

    Removal Open the hood for access. Remove the lower carpet from the underhood storage area. Gently lift up on the hood seal and remove the push pins (x2) that secure the hood latch cover to crossmember.

    © 2019-2025 Copyright www.tesms.org