Tesla Model 3: Center Console (Remove and Install) - Install
Install
- With an assistant, install the center console into the vehicle as
follows:
- Tilt the front of the center console downwards.
- Slide the center console towards the front of the vehicle.
- Tilt the rear of the center console downwards until it is in place.
- Open the center console rotating lid.
- Connect the electrical connector in the rear of the center console.
Caution: Ensure the connector is properly installed. Perform a
push-pull test before continuing this procedure.
- Install the bolt that attaches the RH rear of the center console to the
body.
Torque 7 Nm
- Install the bolt that attaches the LH rear of the center console to the
body.
Torque 7 Nm
- Install the center console lower rear panel. See
Panel - Lower Rear - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
- Install the bolts that attach the front of the center console to the
body.
Torque 1.7 Nm
- Install the phone tray. See
Phone Tray - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
- Connect the electrical connector that is located at the RH front of the
center console.
Caution:
Ensure the connector is properly installed. Perform a push-pull test
before continuing this procedure.
- Install the bolts that attach the RH front of the center console to the
body.
Torque
7 Nm
- Install the RH center console side panel carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the front passenger floormat.
- Install the bolts that attach the LH front of the center console to the
body.
Torque 7 Nm
- Install the LH center console side panel carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the driver floormat.
- Install the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
- Restore the customer's belongings into the center console, if needed.
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Remove
Remove the center console assembly. See
Center Console (Remove and Install).
Install
With an assistant, install the center console into the vehicle as
follows:
Tilt the front of th
Remove
Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove the center console decor trim. See
Decor Trim - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
Remove the screws and rele
Remove
Open the LH front door.
Move the LH front seat to the lowest and most rearward position.
Clip Locations on Center Console
Clip Locations on Decor Trim
Release the clips (x9) th
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Remove
Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical connector from the license plate light.
Push the license plate light towards the RH of the vehicle to compress
the clip, and then compress the clip on the other side of the light
Component Removal
Whenever possible, clean components and surrounding area before removal.
Cap off openings exposed by component removal.
Immediately seal fuel, oil, or hydraulic lines when apertures are exposed;
use plastic caps or plugs to prevent loss of fluid and ingress of dirt.
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