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Tesla Model X: Shaft - Steering Column - Intermediate Lower (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model X 2015-2024 Service Manual / Steering / Shaft - Steering Column - Intermediate Lower (Remove and Replace)

Removal

  1. Ensure that the front wheels are pointed straight ahead.
  2. Lock the steering wheel in position.
  3. Remove the HV Battery (refer to procedure).
  4. Remove the bolt that secures the upper and lower intermediate shafts (torque X Nm).

    Shaft - Steering Column - Intermediate Lower (Remove and Replace)

  5. Remove the bolt that secures the lower intermediate shaft to the steering rack (torque 30 Nm).
  6. Remove the lower intermediate shaft.
Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following: Connect a laptop with Toolbox 2.0 or later to the vehicle. In Toolbox, select Panels > Steering > Power Steering (EPAS) Control. Click the Start/Play button and follow the onscreen instructions.

Note: After calibrating EPAS, drive the vehicle for a minimum of 5 minutes before returning the vehicle to the customer.