Tesla Model S: Switches - Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Service Manual / Electrical / Switches - Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the driver's air bag Air bag - Driver's (Remove and Replace).
- Place the driver's air bag assembly on a soft clean surface with the backside of the bezel facing up.
- Unplug the harness connectors (x2) from the back of 1 of the
switches.
- Remove the fasteners (x2) that secure the switch to the air bag
assembly (torque 1.2 Nm).
- Disengage the switch retaining clips by carefully pushing the
switch up through the back of the bezel.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
- Remove the switch from the bezel.
- Repeat steps 3 through 6 on the other steering wheel switch.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Use a trim stick to remove the front dome light bezels. Discard
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Removal and Install
Use a trim stick to remove the rear dome light bezels. Discard
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North America (SAE)
Prepare a work area for adjusting the headlights:
The area is darkened.
The ground is flat and level.
There is a wall with a white matte s
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Removal
Remove the rear fascia assembly (refer to procedure).
Set the fascia assembly on a flat, clean surface.
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Adaptive Suspension Damping
The settings associated with Adaptive Suspension
Damping provide real-time adjustments to the
suspension system to optimize both ride and handling.
Choose from:
Comfort - Provides a gentler ride for a relaxed driving
experience.
Auto - Adjusts to a wide range of roads and driving styles, pro
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