Tesla Model S: Module - Steering Column Control (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Ensure that the front road wheels are in the straight ahead
position.
- Fully extend the column and centralize tilt.
- Remove the steering wheel (refer to procedure).
- Carefully rock the controller module 2-3 degrees back and forth
to break the bond between the module and the steering column.
- Remove the steering controller module from the shaft.
- Remove and discard the airbag harness retaining clip from the
steering column module harness connector.
- Disconnect the steering column module harness connector.
- Remove the steering control module from the vehicle.
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
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Removal
Remove IP carrier (refer to procedure)
Remove screws (x4) securing thermal control module to HVAC unit.
Position module for access and disconnect wiring harness
connec
Removal
Remove the IP carrier (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the HVAC harness connector from the Remote Climate
Control Module (RCCM).
Remove the screws (x4) that secure the RCC
Removal
Open door.
Power seat height adjust fully upwards for access.
Disconnect seat heater module connectors and harnesses (x2).
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Use another method to open the charge port
One of the charge port door sensors is not communicating properly. This may
cause the charge port to not
recognize the request to open when the charge port door is pressed.
You can still use all other usual methods to open the charge port door:
Request
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