Tesla Model S: Glove Box (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the RH lower instrument panel (refer to procedure)
- Remove the lower glove box panel by releasing the trim clips
(x6).
- Open the glove box.
- Remove the 6 screws that secure the glove box.
- Release the glove box assembly.
Caution: Do not damage the 3 harness connections that
are attached to back of the glove box.
- Disconnect the 3 harness connections from the back of the glove
box.
- Remove the glove box.
Installation
- Secure the 3 harness connections on the back of the glove box.
- Place the glove box into its assembly.
- Open the glove box.
- Loosely secure the 6 bolts.
- Hold the bottom of the glove box to bear the entire weight of
the glove box.
- Tighten the lower center bolt.
- Tighten the left and right lower bolts.
- Tighten the upper bolts.
- Verify normal glove box operation.
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Removal
Remove glove box assembly (refer to procedure)
Remove screws (x3) securing latch release module to glove box
assembly.
Removal
Remove glove box assembly (refer to procedure)
Depress clip and remove clevis pin securing damper module to
glove box assembly.
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shat
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Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any time a high
voltage cable is handled. Refer
Removal
Remove the front underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the secondary latch to the
crossmember (torque 10 Nm).
Caution: Care must be taken to avoid fasteners falling into
open cavity.