Tesla Model S: Steering Column (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Ensure that the front road wheels are in a straight ahead
position.
- Remove the driver's side lower dash trim (refer to procedure).
- Remove the steering controller module (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect the steering column motor harness connectors (x2).
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
- Mark the lower shaft position relative to the column.
- Remove the bolt that secures the lower shaft to the steering
column (torque 30 Nm).
- Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the steering column to the
mounting bracket (torque 26 Nm).
- Release the steering column from the lower shaft and remove the
steering column from the vehicle.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except
for the following:
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
- Ensure that the lower shaft to column marking aligns correctly.
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox 2.0 to the vehicle.
- In Toolbox, select Panels > Steering > Power Steering (EPAS)
Control. Reset the power steering calibration.
Note: After recalibrating the power steering,
drive the vehicle for a minimum of 5 minutes before
returning the vehicle to the customer.
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Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Special tool(s) required for this procedure:
Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Special tool(s) required for this procedure:
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Special tool(s) required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1062500-00-A
Magnetic Field Viewing Card
Tesla
1082171-00-A
S-hook
Warning: If
Removal
Remove rear door trim panel (refer to procedure)
Disconnect speaker harness connector.
Note: Components have been removed in this graphic
to aid clarity.
Remove screws (x4) securing speaker to rear door (torque 1.8
Nm).