Tesla Model S: Shaft - Steering Column - Intermediate Lower (Dual Motor) (Remove and
Replace)
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 shatter.
Note: Before disconnecting the 12V power supply,
ensure that the driver's door window is fully open. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in vehicle lockout.
Removal
- Ensure that the front wheels are pointed straight ahead.
- Lock the steering wheel in position.
- Remove the HV battery (refer to procedure).
- Mark the lower intermediate shaft position relative to the
steering rack.
- Remove the bolt that secures the lower intermediate shaft to the
steering rack (torque 49 Nm).
- Mark the lower intermediate shaft position relative to the upper
intermediate shaft and pinion.
- Remove the nut and bolt that secure the lower intermediate shaft
to the upper intermediate shaft (torque 50 Nm).
- Release the lower intermediate shaft from the slot in the upper
intermediate shaft.
- Release the lower intermediate shaft from the steering rack.
- Remove the lower intermediate shaft from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
- Ensure that the lower intermediate shaft to pinion marks align
correctly.
- Unlock the steering wheel.
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox 2.0 or later to the vehicle.
- In Toolbox, select Panels > Steering > Power
Steering (EPAS) Control. Click the Start/Play button and follow the
onscreen instructions.
Note: After calibrating EPAS, drive the
vehicle for a minimum of 5 minutes before returning
the vehicle to the customer.
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Removal
Remove the driver's side footwell cover (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft fro
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
Removal
Remove the driver's air bag (refer to procedure).
Position the wheels straight ahead. Mark the steering wheel
relative position to the column.
Remove and discard the bolt
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Caution: This method
requires replacing the caliper. To release a stuck caliper without
damaging it, refer to either:
Park Brake Caliper - Release - Harness Tool - Through Calipers
Park Brake Caliper - Release - Harness Tool - Through ECU
Release
Removal
Remove door handle for access (refer to procedure)
Position handle assembly on a soft working surface.
Remove door handle rear seal.
Remove cable ties securing door pressure sensor and motor
wiring.
Release motor wiring connector.
Remove screws (x4) securing