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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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
Brake Rotor - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
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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Neutral
Neutral allows Model S to roll freely when you are not
pressing the brake pedal. To shift into Neutral, do any of
the following:
Open Controls, then press and hold the Neutral icon
on the drive mode strip until Model S engages
Neutral.
Choose Neutral from the drive mode selector on th
LF Antenna - Center - Heelboard (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Depress button and fold 60% part of seat back forward.
Lift sufficient heelboard floor covering for access to LF
antenna.
Note: Components have been removed in this graphic
to aid
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