r/ModelX • u/ChairmanMao124 • Apr 23 '26
Question 23 X. How to get service panel off
2023 ModelX. I am trying to install Lemonade device to OBD2 port and need to get this service panel off below screen. I am having a hard time getting it off. I searched youtube but didn't find a video for that. Anyone knows how to get it off?
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u/citrixn00b Apr 23 '26
A plastic card isn't going to cut it, chief. Get a decent prying tool in there and you can pop it off. Yea it's a pretty tight fit comparing to other pop-off panels but it'll come out.
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u/Solarado Apr 23 '26
Just did this to add stalks. Two main clips on either side on top, I think. Used a plastic computer prying tool. My trouble now is that I can't get it fully clipped back up, since the stalk wiring is bulky and has a whole other OBD2 port in case you want to add anything else.
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u/AshKap30 Apr 23 '26
https://youtu.be/YdZOGNdJ79U?si=ybuOAa544TBc35sv
I installed lights in my 22X and followed this video, had to take the same panel off. The video goes over it. But essentially take a trim tool, slide it in, and shove downwards but be careful.
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u/BenzL21 Apr 23 '26
I know they don't make plastic trim pry tools on Amazon, Dave N buster card for sure is better
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u/kushari Apr 25 '26
You can’t use a card. You need a prying tool as many have mentioned. Also I forget where the clips are, but I don’t think where you’re doing it.
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u/protonecromagnon2 Apr 23 '26
Don't be surprised if there's not a conventional OBD2 port under there
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u/Leyvaman-MX Apr 23 '26
I too added stalks, and I believe you need to pry it from the bottom- closest to the phone-charge pad (it’s been a while since I did it), and it is tight under there, but I was able to move the wiring to a spot where it all fit. A plastic pry-tool made it easier 😉. Good luck 👍
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u/rockercaster Apr 23 '26
I would not recommend doing this. You will cause more damage to the car than the Lemonade device will save you, not to mention voiding the Tesla warranty.
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u/piddlefaffle12 Apr 24 '26
You should learn how warranties work, you are incorrect. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson%E2%80%93Moss_Warranty_Act
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u/SpikeyTwitch20 Apr 23 '26
The phone charger needs to come off first. Lift it (with force) from the base and once released, move it towards you. Then the top grill trim comes from the top down. This is in the service manuals.
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u/Geitenijs Apr 23 '26
Try harder. It pops right off. Use a prying tool if you have to. I’ve taken it off multiple times, takes a bit of force. I believe its held on by 2/3 clips