Tesla Model S: Switches - Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Electrical / Switches - Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the driver's air bag Air bag - Driver's (Remove and Replace).
- Place the driver's air bag assembly on a soft clean surface with the backside of the bezel facing up.
- Unplug the harness connectors (x2) from the back of 1 of the
switches.
- Remove the fasteners (x2) that secure the switch to the air bag
assembly (torque 1.2 Nm).
- Disengage the switch retaining clips by carefully pushing the
switch up through the back of the bezel.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
- Remove the switch from the bezel.
- Repeat steps 3 through 6 on the other steering wheel switch.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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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 fr
Rear Reading (Dome) Lights (Remove and Replace)
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.
Headlight - Adjust - North America
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
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Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row - Executive - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the 2nd row center console (refer to procedure).
Use both hands to firmly pull up on the front of the cushion to
release the 2 clips that secure it to the frame. Do not fully remove
the cushion at this time.
Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake, touch Controls > Safety >
Parking Brake. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Use the touchscreen to manually release the parking
brake (which also shifts Model S into Neutral):
1. Touch Controls > Safety.
2. Press the brake pedal, then touch Parking Brake. If
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