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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NOTE: Auto Shift out of Park is a BETA feature and is
disabled by default.
When Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, Model S is
designed to use inputs from various sensors to
automatically select Drive or Reverse. The instrument
panel displays the selected drive mode when the driver's
door is clo
Depressurize
Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
Press the brake pedal to turn on the drive rails.
Leave the driver's door open to keep the drive rails on.
Use the Toolbox "Air Suspension Fill/Deflate" panel to
depressurize the system.
Pressurize