Tesla Model S: Front Reading (Dome) Lights (Remove and Replace)
Removal and Install
- Use a trim stick to remove the front dome light bezels. Discard
the bezels.
- Release the screw cover from each sun visor center retaining
block and remove the screw.
- Remove the rear view mirror cover (refer to procedure)
- Release the front of the exterior overhead console and pull
downward.
Caution: Do not damage the harness connections on the
inside of the overhead console.
- Disconnect the 2 harness connections from the inside of the
overhead console.
- Remove the exterior overhead console.
- Reach into the cavity and pull down sharply on the front of the
interior overhead console to release the 4 trim clips
- Lower the front of the headliner. If the vehicle has a panoramic
roof, release the 3 dual locks.
Caution: Do not damage the harness connections on the
interior overhead console.
- Release all harness connections from the interior overhead
console.
- Remove the interior overhead console.
- Remove the dome light assemblies by releasing the screw and clip
that secure each assembly to the interior overhead console.
- Inspect the new dome light assemblies. Remove any tape. Ensure
that the lights are clear and free of contaminants. If the lights
are not clean, replace them.
- Attach the new dome light assemblies to the interior overhead
console and secure them with screws.
- Reconnect all harnesses.
- Turn the lights on and off 3 times. If the lights fail, or do
not produce an audible click when pressed, replace the dome light
assemblies.
- Reinstall the interior overhead console.
- Attach the new dome light bezels by supporting the back of the
dome light assemblies and snapping the bezels firmly into place over
the headliner. The bezels fit flush with the headliner and light.
Caution: The bezels are one time use parts. Do not
remove the bezel after attaching it to the assembly. This
destroys the bezel.
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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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
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
Europe (ECE)
Position the vehicle for adjusting the headlights:
The vehicle is in a darkened area.
The vehicle is on a level surface.
The vehicle is perpendic
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Removal
Remove the brake light switch (refer to procedure).
Caution: The brake light switch is a one time use
component. Ensure that a new switch is used during
reinstallation.
Remove the spring clip from the clevis pin.
Depress the brake
Note: Vehicles in North America are not equipped with
a SIM extender; this procedure only applies to vehicles outside
of North America.
Removal
Remove the center underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Remove the cover from fuse box 2.