Tesla Model S: 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
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
the bezels.
Release the screw cover fr
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
roof, skip to step 5.
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 driver's seat assembly (refer to procedure)
Place seat on clean work surface.
Remove screw securing outer side cover to seat (torque 1 Nm).
Carefully release outer side cover from retaining bracket an
Removal
Remove center console assembly
(refer to procedure)
Disconnect wiring harness connector.
Carefully cut acoustic padding covering ESC
sensor.
Peel back acoustic padding to expose ESC
module.