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Steering Column and Wheel - Electric Steering Column - LHD - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  2. Remove the cabin intake duct. See CABIN HVAC - HVAC, FRESH AIR GUTTER, ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  3. Remove the underhood storage unit. See EXTERIOR FITTINGS - LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM - FRONT LUGGAGE STORAGE COMPARTMENT - FRUNK ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  4. Disconnect LV power. See LV Battery - Li-Ion - Disconnect And Connect .
  5. Remove the LH and RH IP end caps. See DASH PANEL - END CAP, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  6. Remove the LH and RH upper A-pillar trims. See A - B - C POST INTERIOR TRIM - A - PILLAR UPPER ASSEMBLY, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  7. Remove the passenger footwell cover. See DASH PANEL - PASSENGER FOOTWELL COVER ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  8. Remove the glove box. See DASH PANEL - GLOVE BOX WITH USB ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  9. Remove the RH passenger footwell duct. See INTERIOR DUCTING AND VENTS - IP, PASSENGER FOOTWELL DUCT - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  10. Remove the RH air wave duct. See INTERIOR DUCTING AND VENTS - IP, AIR, WAVE, DUCT, RH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  11. Remove the driver footwell cover. See DASH PANEL - DRIVER FOOTWELL COVER ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  12. Remove the lower instrument panel. See DASH PANEL - IP LOWER, ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  13. Remove the driver airbag. See FRONT AIR BAGS - DRIVER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  14. Remove the steering wheel. See STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL - STEERING WHEEL - PUR LEATHER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  15. Remove the steering wheel upper shroud. See DASH PANEL - SHROUD, UPPER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  16. Remove the steering wheel lower shroud. See DASH PANEL - SHROUD, LOWER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  17. Remove the steering column control module. See STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL - STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE KOSTAL - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  18. Remove the IP service panel. See INFOTAINMENT - TOUCHSCREEN - INSTRUMENT PANEL - SERVICE PANEL - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  19. Remove the touchscreen. See TOUCHSCREEN - CENTER DISPLAY ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE
  20. Remove the IP speaker grille. See INSTRUMENT PANEL - INSTRUMENT PANEL - DASH PANEL - IP WRAPPED AROUND ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  21. Remove the LH and RH dash speakers. See INFOTAINMENT - AUDIO SYSTEM - SPEAKERS, SUBWOOFER AND AMPLIFIER - AUDIO SPEAKERS - AUDIO SPEAKER FULL RANGE, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  22. Remove the center dash speaker. See INFOTAINMENT - AUDIO SYSTEM - SPEAKERS, SUBWOOFER AND AMPLIFIER - AUDIO SPEAKERS - AUDIO SPEAKER FULL RANGE 100 MM, CENTER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  23. Remove the IP carrier assembly. See INSTRUMENT PANEL - INSTRUMENT PANEL - DASH PANEL - INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
  24. Remove the steering wheel lower gap hider. See STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL - IP, STEERING COLUMN, SHROUD LOWER SUB - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  25. Remove the steering wheel upper gap hider. See STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL - IP, SC, UPPER GAP HIDER ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  26. Disconnect the IP harness electrical connector from the steering column.
  27. Remove the bolt that attaches the steering column intermediate shaft to the steering gear input shaft.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16601628Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  28. Slide the steering column intermediate shaft upwards and off of the steering gear input shaft.
  29. Release the steering column boot from the bulkhead, and then push the upper portion of the boot into the cabin.
    G16601629Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  30. Remove the nuts (x4) that attach the steering column to the cross car beam.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 13 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16601630Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G16601631Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  31. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
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