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
Instrument Panel -- Model S
- Instrument Panel
- Glove Box - Remove And Replace
- Glove Box - Latch Release - Remove And Replace
- Glove Box - Damper - Remove And Replace
- IP Carrier - Remove And Replace
- Cross Car Beam - Remove And Replace
- Assembly - Frame - Instrument Cluster - Remove And Replace
- Trim - Touchscreen Surround - Remove And Replace
- Face Level Vent - Driver's - Outer - Remove And Replace
- Face Level Vent - Driver's - Inner - Remove And Replace
- Face Level Vent - Front Passenger's - Outer - Remove And Replace
- Face Level Vent - Front Passenger's - Inner - Remove And Replace
- Assembly - Bin - Storage Center Compartment - Remove And Replace
- Assembly - Instrument Panel Lower - RH - Remove And Replace
- Assembly - Instrument Panel Side Cover - LH - Remove And Replace
- Panel - A Pillar Trim - Middle - LH - Remove And Replace
- Assembly - Finisher - Instrument Panel - LH - Remove And Replace
- Assembly - Finisher - Instrument Panel - RH - Remove And Replace
- Assembly - Mesh Grille - Defrost - Remove And Replace
- Assembly - Top Pad - Instrument Panel - Remove And Install
- Assembly - Top Pad - Instrument Panel - Remove And Replace
- Trim - Dash - Driver's Side - Lower - Remove And Replace
- Trim - Dash - Driver's Side - Inner To Bezel - Remove And Replace
- Assembly - Cover - Footwell - Driver's - Remove And Replace
- Assembly - Cover - Footwell - Passenger's - Remove And Replace
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.