Tesla Model 3: Armrest - Center Console (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove and attach the customer's belongings from the armrest, if needed.
- Lower all the windows, and then move the LH and RH front seats forward.
- Remove the center console lower rear panel. See
Panel - Lower Rear - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the center console air vent panel. See
Panel - Air Vent - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the center console end panel. See
End Panel - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
- 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
- Open the armrest, and then use a flat screwdriver to release the spring
from the hook.
- 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
- Raise the armrest and remove it from the center console.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
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Before installing the armrest, make sure it is in the open position as it is
fastened.
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Align the slot of the armrest hinge pin with the tab in the armrest pivot
hole.
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Remove
Note: Although the LH side is described, the procedure is the same
for the RH side.
Move the front LH front seat fully rearward.
Remove the front LH floormat from the vehicle.
Rele
Center Console (Remove and Install) - Remove
Remove
Remove and attach the customer's belongings from the center console, if
needed.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - L
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the wiper arm nut covers.
Release the LH and RH wiper arm hoses from the Y-tube.
Release the clips (x2 for each arm) that attach the LH and RH wiper arm
hoses to the vehicle.
Remove
Link - Aft - Lower - Rear - LH - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Spring Compressor, Hook, Model 3
(1135103-00-A)
Tool, Rear Ride Height Torque, Model 3
(1137855-00-A)