Tesla Model X: Assembly - Finisher - Instrument Panel - RH (Remove and Install)

Removal

1. Remove the glove box (refer to procedure).
2. Cover the chrome strips at the base of the top pad with tape. Caution: If the aluminum strips are not covered with tape, they may be damaged when the top pad is removed in later steps.
3. Gently lift up on the rightmost edge of the instrument panel top pad enough to allow room for a trim pry tool to release the rightmost clip. Repeat this process working from right to left, releasing one trim clip at a time until just to the right of the center screen. Caution: Take care not to damage component(s). Tip: Lifting with an inflatable wedge is recommended to reduce the risk of bending the top pad. Place the inflatable wedge above the vent outlet at the right side of the touchscreen.
4. Gently lift up on the right side of the instrument panel top pad (no more than 15 mm) and use a small wedge or other object to prop up the right side of the top pad. Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
5. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the face level vents to the carrier (torque 2.3 Nm).

    

6. Use a suitable trim tool to carefully release the clips (x6) that secure the instrument panel finisher to the carrier.

   Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).

    

7. Remove the instrument panel finisher assembly from the vehicle.

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

Caution: Replace any broken clips.