Tesla Model S: Harness - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the driver's and front passenger's seats (refer to
procedure).
- Remove the center console assembly (refer to procedure).
- Remove the IP carrier (refer to procedure).
Note: These graphics show a LHD vehicle produced in
mid-2014. Earlier and later production vehicles might have
slight differences in the location of mounting clips and the
exact design of the harness.
Note: Mark the location of each edge clip before
releasing it from the cross car beam.
- Begin removing the harness from the passenger's side, near the
door.
- Once the harness is released up to the HVAC assembly, move to
the driver's side of the vehicle, and begin removing the harness
from the steering column area.
- Remove the steering wheel (refer to procedure).
Tip: If necessary, the steering column can be
removed instead of the steering wheel. However,
removing the steering wheel eliminates the need to
re-align the steering wheel after installation.
- Loosen the fasteners that secure the premium boost amplifier (if
equipped) (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the premium boost
amplifier, and continue to pull the harness away from the cross car
beam.
- Loosen the fasteners that secure the OBDII port.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the OBDII port, then
continue to pull the harness away from the cross car beam.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the brake on/off
switch, then continue to pull the harness away from the cross car
beam.
- Continue to remove the harness, working toward the HVAC
assembly.
Caution: Take care not to damage the
temperature sensors that extend from the HVAC
assembly.
- Remove the harness from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
- Start by routing the new harness through the space between the
HVAC assembly and the steering column.
- Once the section of harness between the steering column and the
driver's door is installed, test-fit the steering column to make
sure that the harnesses that connect to it are properly positioned.
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left body harness from a vehicle with the 2nd Generation High
Voltage configuration. Vehicles with the 1st Generation High
Voltage
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to pro
Removal
Remove the door trim cover (refer to procedure)
Disconnect the door module harness connectors (x3).
Remove the screws (x3) that secure the control module to the
door panel
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Before operating Summon, use the touchscreen to
enable it and customize how you want it to work. Touch
Controls > Autopilot > Customize Summon and adjust
the following settings to suit your preferences:
Bumper Clearance: Set the distance that you want
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Position the support jack on top of the front
crossmember and secure the 2 screws to the front crossmember.
The support jack mounts to the bolt holes on top of the front
crossmember that secured the coolant reservoir.