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Tesla Model 3: Armrest - Center Console (Remove and Replace)

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Armrest - Center Console (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Remove and attach the customer's belongings from the armrest, if needed.
  2. Lower all the windows, and then move the LH and RH front seats forward.
  3. Remove the center console lower rear panel. See Panel - Lower Rear - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the center console air vent panel. See Panel - Air Vent - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the center console end panel. See End Panel - Center Console (Remove and Replace).

Armrest - Center Console (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the screw that attaches the cap of the armrest hinge pin to the center console, and then remove the cap.  Torque 1.6 Nm

Armrest - Center Console (Remove and Replace)

  1. Open the armrest, and then use a flat screwdriver to release the spring from the hook.

Armrest - Center Console (Remove and Replace)

  1. Close the armrest, and then tap towards the LH side with a hammer and pin to remove the armrest hinge pin from the center console.

Note: The armrest must be closed before proceeding

  1. Raise the armrest and remove it from the center console.

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

  • Before installing the armrest, make sure it is in the open position as it is fastened.
  • Align the slot of the armrest hinge pin with the tab in the armrest pivot hole.

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