Tesla Model S: Carpet - Interior Complete (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove driver seat (refer to procedure)
- Remove passenger seat.
- Remove driver footrest (refer to procedure)
- Remove LH sill panel trim (refer to procedure)
- Remove RH sill panel trim.
- Remove rear seat cushion (refer to procedure)
- Loosen bolts (x2) securing front edge of rear cushion seat base
frame and slide carpet out from under it (torque 26 Nm).
- Remove LH rear sill panel trim (refer to procedure)
- Remove RH rear sill panel trim.
- Remove LH lower 'B' post trim (refer to procedure)
- Remove RH lower 'B' post trim.
- Remove center console assembly (refer to procedure)
- Remove LH footwell cover (refer to procedure)
- Remove RH footwell cover (refer to procedure)
- Release and reposition center console assembly harness.
- Release carpet from around both front footwell areas.
- Release carpet from along LH and RH rocker areas.
- Release carpet from around both rear footwell areas.
- With assistance, remove carpet from vehicle.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
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Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection must
be worn when performing this operation.Warning: To avoid personal injury, safety-toe shoes and
cut-resistant gloves are recommended when performing this
operation.
Note: A demonstration video for removing and replac
When you finish driving, simply exit the vehicle. When
you leave Model S with your phone key and key fob, it
powers off automatically, turning off the instrument
panel and touchscreen.
Model S also powers off automatically after being in
Park for 30 minutes, even if you are sitting in the drive