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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTESLA2018MODEL 3 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTGAUGES & INSTRUMENT PANELSINFOTAINMENT SYSTEM -- MODEL 3TOUCHSCREENTOUCHSCREEN - REMOVE AND REPLACEREMOVE
2018 Tesla Model 3 Base

Touchscreen - Remove and Replace: Remove

2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Remove
  1. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See SEAT CUSHION - LOWER - 2ND ROW (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  3. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
  4. Insert a pry tool into the top center slot of the service panel, and then release the clips and tabs that attach the service panel to the instrument panel.
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  5. Disconnect the cabin temperature sensor connector, and then remove the service panel from the vehicle.
  6. Remove and discard the bolts that attach the touchscreen to the instrument panel, and then slide the touchscreen toward the rear of the vehicle to remove it.
    NOTE: The vehicle may be equipped with either Torx T30 or hex 10 mm bolts.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T30 socket or 10 mm socket
    • 1/4 in std ratchet
    • 4 in extension
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  7. Remove the screws that attach the center display housing to the touchscreen, and then remove the housing from the touchscreen.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T30 socket
    • 1/4 in std ratchet
    • 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
    • 2 in extension
    G14748120Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the touchscreen electrical connector, and then remove the touchscreen and center display housing from the vehicle.
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  9. Remove the center display housing from the touchscreen.
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