Tesla Model S: Glove Box (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the RH lower instrument panel (refer to procedure)
- Remove the lower glove box panel by releasing the trim clips
(x6).
- Open the glove box.
- Remove the 6 screws that secure the glove box.
- Release the glove box assembly.
Caution: Do not damage the 3 harness connections that
are attached to back of the glove box.
- Disconnect the 3 harness connections from the back of the glove
box.
- Remove the glove box.
Installation
- Secure the 3 harness connections on the back of the glove box.
- Place the glove box into its assembly.
- Open the glove box.
- Loosely secure the 6 bolts.
- Hold the bottom of the glove box to bear the entire weight of
the glove box.
- Tighten the lower center bolt.
- Tighten the left and right lower bolts.
- Tighten the upper bolts.
- Verify normal glove box operation.
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Removal
Remove glove box assembly (refer to procedure)
Remove screws (x3) securing latch release module to glove box
assembly.
Removal
Remove glove box assembly (refer to procedure)
Depress clip and remove clevis pin securing damper module to
glove box assembly.
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
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Tesla Motors provides service for Model S only in countries where it has a
service presence. Service centers accept all incoming Model S vehicles,
regardless of where they were purchased. However, the warranty for a
particular vehicle is only valid in the region where it was originally
purch
Warning: To avoid personal injury, wear cut-resistant
gloves when performing this operation.
Note: Use Dow Betaseal Express or an equivalent fast-curing
glass adhesive to perform this procedure.
Removal
Remove the LH body side brightwork (refer to procedure).
Remove t