Tesla Model X: Assembly - Top Pad - Instrument Panel (Remove and Install)

Removal

1. Move the steering wheel to its lowest, most-extended position.
2. Open both front doors.
3. Open the glove box.
4. Disconnect 12V power (refer to procedure).
5. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel side covers (refer to procedure).
6. On each side of the vehicle, release the screw that secures the top pad to the IP bracket (torque 1.2 Nm)

    

7. Remove the binnacle cover.

    

8. Release the screws (x2) that secure the top pad to the IP carrier (torque 1.2 Nm).

    

9. Remove the glove box (refer to procedure).
10. Remove the recirculation NVH hood.

     

11. Release the screws (x2) that secure the air bag to the cross car beam (torque 10 Nm).

     

12. Disconnect the harnesses (x3) from the airbag.

     

13. Carefully release the clips (x19) that secure the top pad to the IP carrier, but do not remove the top pad at this time.

    Caution: Only release 1 clip at a time. Tip: Use an inflatable wedge to release the clips.

     

14. Carefully lift up the top pad. Release the retaining strap that secures the top pad to the MCU. Do not fully remove the top pad at this time.

     

15. Release the barrel clips (x2) that secure the airbag harnesses to the airbag.
16. Remove the top pad and place it on a protected surface.

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.

Assembly - Top Pad - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace)

1. Remove the top pad from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
2. Carefully release the air bag from the top pad (refer to procedure).

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.