Tesla Model S: Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Service Manual / Steering / 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 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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Ensure that the front road wheels are in a straight ahead
position.
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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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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 backup is successful, click MCU Disable to disable the
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Installation
Use the adhesive scraper to remove the excess urethane from the
liftgate glass and body.
Temporarily reconnect the CHMSL to the harness in the center of
the liftgate and have an assistant depress the brake pedal. Ensure
that the CHMSL lights up properly. If any
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