Tesla Model 3: Steering Wheel (Remove and Install)

Remove
- Set the vehicle's front
wheels straight and the
steering wheel centered.
- Remove the 2nd row lower
seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
- Open the hood.
- Remove the rear
underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove
and Replace).
- Disconnect 12V power.
See
12V Power (Disconnect and
Connect).
- Remove the driver airbag.
See
Airbag - Driver (Remove and
Replace).
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- Disconnect the steering
wheel electrical wiring
harness connector.

- Remove and discard the
bolt that attaches the
steering wheel to the
steering column.
Torque 80 Nm
- Mark the end of the
steering column shaft and
the steering wheel for
alignment.
- Remove the steering
wheel from the steering
column.

Install
Installation procedure is the
reverse of removal, except for
the following:
Caution:
Replace all patchbolts.
READ NEXT:
Remove
Remove the steering wheel.
See
Steering Wheel (Remove and
Install).
Install
In
Table 1.
Torque Specifications: Brake
Caliper - Front
Table 2.
Torque S
SEE MORE:
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 post lift. See
Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
Center Console (Remove and Install) - Remove
Remove
Remove and attach the customer's belongings from the center console, if
needed.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (