Tesla Model S: Instrument Cluster (Remove and Replace)
Caution: Before beginning this procedure, prepare a protected surface to set instrument cluster on when it is removed, such as placing a fender cover, towel, or other soft material onto a workbench.
Caution: The screen on the instrument cluster is very easy to scratch. When handling the instrument cluster, only touch the metal frame that surrounds the screen. Do not touch the screen, even when wearing gloves.
Removal
- Disconnect 12V power.
- Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to procedure.
- Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
- Remove the driver's outboard face level vent (refer to procedure).
- Remove driver's inboard face level vent (refer to procedure).
- Remove the screws (x4) that secure the instrument cluster to the
IP carrier (torque 2 Nm).
- Carefully release the instrument cluster from the IP carrier to access the harness connections. Caution: Do not touch the screen.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors (x2) from the rear of the
instrument cluster.
Caution: Protect the harnesses connectors from contamination and dirt ingress.
- Carefully remove the instrument cluster and put it onto a
protected surface.
Caution: Do not touch the screen.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Update the vehicle firmware.
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Backup
Connect a laptop with Toolbox 2.0 or later to the vehicle.
Select Panels > Gateway and Center Display > MCU
Cloner.
Click MCU Backup to backup the MCU files.
If the
Media Control Unit - Touch Screen (Remove and Install)
Special tool required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
SIM Card - With SIM Extender (Remove and Replace)
Note: Vehicles in North America are not equipped with
a SIM extender; this procedure only applies to vehicles outside
of North America.
Removal
Remove the center underhood
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Position the vehicle for adjusting the headlights:
The vehicle is in a darkened area.
The vehicle is on a level surface.
The vehicle is perpendicular to a wall that has a white
matte surface. The wall must be at least 1.8m (6 ft) high
Lane Assist
Model S monitors the markers on the lane you are
driving in as well as the surrounding areas for the
presence of vehicles or other objects.
When an object is detected in your blind spot or near
the side of Model S (such as a vehicle, guard rail, etc.),
the instrument panel displays colored line
