Tesla Model S: Instrument Cluster (Remove and Replace)
Caution: Before beginning this procedure, prepare a protected surface to set instrument cluster on when it is removed, such as placing a fender cover, towel, or other soft material onto a workbench.
Caution: The screen on the instrument cluster is very easy to scratch. When handling the instrument cluster, only touch the metal frame that surrounds the screen. Do not touch the screen, even when wearing gloves.
Removal
- Disconnect 12V power.
- Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to procedure.
- Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
- Remove the driver's outboard face level vent (refer to procedure).
- Remove driver's inboard face level vent (refer to procedure).
- Remove the screws (x4) that secure the instrument cluster to the
IP carrier (torque 2 Nm).
- Carefully release the instrument cluster from the IP carrier to access the harness connections. Caution: Do not touch the screen.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors (x2) from the rear of the
instrument cluster.
Caution: Protect the harnesses connectors from contamination and dirt ingress.
- Carefully remove the instrument cluster and put it onto a
protected surface.
Caution: Do not touch the screen.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
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Special tool required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
SIM Card - With SIM Extender (Remove and Replace)
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
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Model S has a split rear seat that can fold forward.
Before folding, remove items from the seats and the rear
footwell. To allow the rear seats to fold completely flat,
you may need to move the front seats forward. To fold a
rear seat, push the corresponding button on the back of
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Removal
Remove the driver's seat (refer to procedure).
Place the seat on a clean work surface.
Remove the screw that secures the inner side cover to the seat
(torque 1 Nm).
Carefully release the inner side cover
