Tesla Model S: Switches - Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) 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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Removal and Install
Use a trim stick to remove the front dome light bezels. Discard
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Release the screw cover fr
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Removal and Install
Use a trim stick to remove the rear dome light bezels. Discard
the bezels.
Note: If the vehicle does not have a panoramic
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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
Open liftgate and secure at working height.
Remove liftgate trim (refer to procedure)
Disconnect wiring harness connector.
Remove screws (x2) securing liftgate latch assembly (torque 10
Nm).
Release
Brake Pads - Front - Set (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the
vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the
touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
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