Tesla Model S: Face Level Vent - Driver's - Inner (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove driver side lower dash trim (refer to procedure).
- Remove the lower binnacle cover.
- Remove the 2 screws beneath the lower binnacle cover that secure
the IP top pad to the IP carrier.
- Lower the steering column and remove the steering column gap
hider by releasing the 2 trim clips.
Caution: The top screw that secures the vent is underneath the
top pad. It is necessary to release the center clips on the top pad
in order to access the screw. If possible, use an inflatable wedge.
Be very careful not to bend the top pad.
- Apply protective tape along the center of the chrome strip that
runs just beneath the top pad.
- Very carefully lift up the center of the top pad.
Caution: Be very careful not to bend the top pad. If
necessary, ask an assistant for help.
- Remove the trim and vent assembly by removing the 2 screws
(torque 1 Nm) and 3 clips that secure the vent and trim panel.
- Remove screws (x2) securing face vent to dash trim (torque 1
Nm).
- Remove vent from dash trim.
- Remove screw (x1) securing bezel to vent (torque 1 Nm).
- Remove bezel from vent.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
Remove RH instrument panel finisher assembly (refer to
procedure)
Remove screws (x3) securing passenger outer face vent to trim
(torque 1 Nm).
Remove vent from trim.
Removal
Remove RH instrument panel finisher assembly (refer to
procedure)
Remove screws (x3) securing passenger inner face vent to trim
(torque 1 Nm).
Remove vent from trim.
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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
minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any time a high
voltage cable is handled. Refer
Use the scroll button on the right side of the steering
yoke to control Autopilot features such as Autosteer and
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control:
When driving, push and release the button to engage
Autosteer or Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (see
Autosteer). If Autosteer Activation is
set to D