Tesla Model S: Cross Car Beam (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the IP carrier (refer to procedure).
- Remove the center console (refer to procedure).
- Remove the nuts (x2) that secure the driver knee airbag. Retain
the washers (x2). Disconnect the harness connector and remove the
airbag from the vehicle (torque 10.5 Nm).
- Remove the nuts (x2) that secure the passenger knee airbag.
Disconnect the harness connector and remove the airbag from the
vehicle (torque 10.5 Nm).
- Remove the bolt that secures the steering column to the
intermediate shaft joint (torque 33 Nm).
- Carefully remove the steering wheel and column assembly.
Caution: To prevent damage, do not allow the steering
wheel and column assembly to rotate while it is removed.
- Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the HVAC assembly to the cross
car beam (torque 10 Nm).
- Remove the bolts (x9) that secure the cross car beam to the body
(torque 27 Nm).
- Release the cross car beam from the body and retain the spacer
from between the LH 'A' post and the cross car beam.
- Remove the cross car beam.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
Remove driver side lower dash trim (refer to procedure)
Remove the instrument panel side covers (refer to procedure)
Remove the A-pillar middle trim panels (refer to proce
Removal
Remove the MCU/touch screen (refer to procedure).
Remove the screws (x6) that secure the touch screen surround
(torque 4 Nm).
Cut the cable tie that secures the Bluetooth
Removal
Remove the driver side lower dash trim (refer to procedure).
Remove the lower binnacle cover.
Remove the 2
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Warning: "Jack mode" must
be activated on vehicles with air suspension before lifting the
vehicle. Failure to do this might lead to suspension damage and
could cause serious personal injury.
Note: Vehicles with air
suspension might need the suspension to be set to "High" or "Very
Removal
Remove rear window glass (refer to procedure)
Remove waterproof tape to expose nuts.
Note: Components have been removed in this graphic to aid
clarity.
Remove nuts (x2) securing regulator to door upper fixed mounting
(torque 10 Nm).