Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Tesla Model SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Interior Trim (Model S)
- Interior Mirror And Sun Visors
- Assembly - Mirror - Sun Visor - LH - Remove And Replace
- Center Support - Sun Visor - LH - Remove And Replace
- Glare Shield - 2nd Generation Autopilot - Remove And Replace
- Rear View Mirror - 1st Generation - Remove And Replace
- Rear View Mirror - 2nd Generation - Remove And Replace
- Sun Visor - LH - Remove And Replace
- Trim - Rear View Mirror - Remove And Replace
- Liftgate Trim
- Door Trim
- Armrest - Door Trim - Front - LH - Remove And Replace
- Armrest - Door Trim - Rear - LH - Remove And Replace
- Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH - Remove And Install
- Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH - Remove And Replace
- Panel - Door Trim - Rear - LH - Remove And Install
- Panel - Door Trim - Rear - LH - Remove And Replace
- Trim Decor - Door - Front - LH - Remove and Replace
- Trim Decor - Door - Rear - LH - Remove and Replace
- Pillar And Sill Trim
- Trim - Sill Panel - LH - Remove And Replace
- Trim - A-Pillar - LH - Remove And Install
- Trim - A-Pillar - LH - Remove And Replace
- Trim - B-Pillar - Upper - LH - Remove And Install
- Trim - B-Pillar - Upper - LH - Remove And Replace
- Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH - Remove And Install
- Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH - Remove And Replace
- Trim - C-Pillar - Rear - LH - Remove And Replace
- Trim - Sill Panel - LH - Rear - Remove And Replace
- Footrest - Driver's - Remove And Replace
- Center Console
- Premium Console Sub-assembly - Remove And Replace
- Assembly - Closeout Extension - LH - Center Console - Remove And Replace
- Cup Holder - Remove And Replace
- Trim - Center Console - Rear - Remove And Replace
- Assembly - Panel - Wrapped - LH - Remove And Replace
- Vent - Center Console - Remove And Replace
- Center Console Assembly - Remove And Replace
- Drop In Center Console Assembly - Remove And Replace
- 2nd Row Center Console Assembly - Remove And Replace
- Center Console - 2nd Row - Executive - Remove And Replace
- Finisher - Floor - Center Console - Remove And Replace
- Armrest Pads - Center Console - 1st Row - Remove And Replace
- Base - Armrest - Center Console - Remove And Replace
- Panel - Center Console - Wrapped - Rear - LH - Remove And Replace
- Decor - Armrest - Center Console - Remove And Replace
- Headliner
- Luggage Compartment Trim
- Underhood Storage Unit - Remove And Install
- Underhood Storage Extension Box - Remove And Install
- Assembly - Hood Latch Cover - Remove And Replace
- Light - Underhood Storage Area - Remove And Replace
- Trim - Rear Trunk - Side - LH - Remove And Replace
- Trim - Rear Trunk - Side - RH - Remove And Replace
- Trim - Rear Trunk - Floor - Remove And Replace
- Crossmember - Front Trunk - Remove And Replace
- Carpeting And Mats
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.