Module - Steering Column Control - Remove And Replace: Removal
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2020 Tesla Model S, 2019 Tesla Model S, 2018 Tesla Model S, 2017 Tesla Model S, and 2016 Tesla Model S. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ensure that the front road wheels are in the straight ahead position.
- Fully extend the column and centralize tilt.
- Remove the steering wheel, refer to Steering Wheel (Remove And Replace) .
- Carefully rock the controller module 2-3 degrees back and forth to break the bond between the module and the steering column.
- Remove the steering controller module from the shaft.
- Remove and discard the airbag harness retaining clip from the steering column module harness connector.
- Disconnect the steering column module harness connector.
- Remove the steering control module from the vehicle.NOTE: Clean the affected areas before installation.