Tesla Model S: Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
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 that secures the steering wheel to
the column (torque 80 Nm).
- Remove the steering wheel.
- Tape the clockspring cassette to prevent rotation.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
- Remove the tape and ensure that the spring loaded pin is in the
clockspring slot when installing steering wheel.
- Install a new mounting bolt.
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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
Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Special tool(s) required for this procedure:
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Removal
Remove door inner belt glass seal (refer to procedure)
Loosen but do not remove clamp nut securing door glass to
regulator (torque 7.5 Nm).
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Low
When you enable Track Mode, the map displays a Lap
Timer. Follow the onscreen instructions to place a start/
finish pin on the map. Once the pins are placed, press
START to initiate the driving (lapping) session. When
you drive Model S through the start/finish location, the
Lap Timer automatical