SB2432005

Tesla, Inc.
Service Bulletin
SB-24-32-005
March 5, 2024
Replace Steering Yoke Due To Peeling
Issue
Classification
Section/Group
Mobile Service
Model Year
Country/Region
Build Location
Repair Bulletin
2021 - 2024
32 - Steering
Model
Model S, Model X
Can Perform (where
permitted)
All
Configuration
Steering Yoke
Fremont
The model(s) and model year(s) listed are a general approximation of the affected VIN list. Refer to the VIN/Bulletin Tracker or Customer/Vehicle profile to determine
applicability of this bulletin for a particular vehicle.
Repair Bulletin: This repair bulletin provides instructions on addressing a possible customer concern regarding the operation of
Tesla vehicles. These instructions should only be performed by trained professionals.
Condition
On certain Model S and Model X vehicles built from February 2021 to January 3, 2024, the material of the steering
yoke cover might be susceptible to peeling (Figures 1 and 2).
NOTE: This condition is strictly cosmetic, and does not impact the functionality or safety of the steering yoke.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Correction
Upon customer complaint that the steering yoke cover is peeling, replace the air bag and steering yoke.
WARNING: The existing air bag is not compatible with the replacement yoke, it cannot be reused and must be
replaced.
Correction Description
SB-24-32-005 Not Applicable
Correction
S012432005
Time
Replace Air Bag And Steering Yoke Due To Peeling Issues
S022432005
0.18
Part Number
Parts Required 1965131-00-A
1965182-00-A
1036655-00-A
Description
0.00
Quantity
MSX - YOKE SW ASSY, PUR, MECH HORN
MSX - YOKE DRIVER AIRBAG ASY, MECH HRN
BOLT RC M16x1.5x26 PC88 PTP
1
1
1
These part numbers were current at the time of publication. Use the revisions listed or later, unless
otherwise specified in the Parts Catalog.
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Procedure
1. On the vehicle touchscreen, touch Controls (vehicle icon) > Software, and then scroll down to display the vehicle
software version.
•
If the vehicle is operating with the software version 2024.2.7 (feature/das-fsd-eap-12-2-1 for FSD Beta
participants) or later, skip to step 2.
•
If the vehicle is operating with a software version earlier than 2024.2.7 (feature/das-fsd-eap-12-2-1), perform a
software update to version 2024.2.7 (feature/das-fsd-eap-12-2-1) or later (refer to Service Manual procedure
00020003; Model S, Model X), and then continue to step 2.
2. Record the part number of the new replacement air bag.
3. Remove the old steering yoke (refer to Service Manual procedure 32051802; Model S, Model X).
4. Record the part number of the old air bag that was removed.
5. Install the new steering yoke, installing the new air bag as part of the service operation (refer to Service Manual
procedure 32051802; Model S, Model X).
NOTE: Delay the software reinstall for a later step.
6. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
7. In Toolbox, click the Actions tab, type “steering wheel” into the search field, and click on Set Steering
Wheel/Yoke Vehicle Configs (Figure 4).
Figure 4
8. In the window that opens, type the part number of the new air bag installed, and then type the part number of the
old air bag removed (Figure 5).
Figure 5
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9. From the Steering Wheel Type To Install drop down list, click YOKE MECHANICAL HORN (Figure 6), and then
click Run.
Figure 6
10. Read and confirm that a new driver air bag has been installed, click OK (Figure 7), and allow the routine to
complete.
Figure 7
11. Perform a software reinstall from the touchscreen (refer to Service Manual procedure 00020018; Model S,
Model X).
12. Disconnect the laptop with Toolbox from the vehicle.
13. Verify operation of the horn, and inform the customer that the steering yoke no longer has a horn icon and that the
vehicle horn is now mechanically activated by pressing the air bag.
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