Tesla Model S: Shaft - Steering Column - Intermediate Upper (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
- Remove the driver's side footwell cover:
- Left hand drive (LHD) vehicles:
Refer to procedure
- Right hand drive (RHD) vehicles:
Refer to procedure
- Disconnect 12V power (refer to procedure).
- Remove the wiper motor (refer to procedure).
- Remove the LH and RH shock tower to bulkhead struts (refer to
procedure).
- Remove the fuse box cover.
- Remove the nut that secures 12V power supply for the DCDC
converter (torque 12.5 Nm).
- If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension, release the
screws (x2) that secure the air reservoir (torque 2.5 Nm). Carefully
set the reservoir in the RH side of the underhood area.
Note: It is not necessary to
disconnect the air lines.
- 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.
- From inside the vehicle, remove the bolt that secures the upper
intermediate shaft to the column shaft (torque 30 Nm).
- Release the clips (x4) that secure the steering shaft seal to
the bulkhead.
- Remove the upper intermediate shaft.
InstallationInstallation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
- Have an assistant ensure that the upper intermediate shaft to
column marks align correctly.
- 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 air bag (refer to procedure).
Position the wheels straight ahead. Mark the steering wheel
relative position to the column.
Remove and discard the bolt
Removal
Ensure that the front road wheels are in a straight ahead
position.
Remove the driver's side lower dash trim (refer to procedure).
Remove the steering controller modul
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Removal
Lower door glass.
Remove door trim panel (refer to procedure)
Remove trim stud securing flap seal to door.
Carefully ease flap seal clear of inner belt seal for access.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Removal
Remove the driver's door switch pack (refer to procedure).
Release the clips that secure the speaker cover to the door
trim.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Carefully remove t