Tesla Model 3: 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 - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the driver floormat.
- Remove the LH center console side panel carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the bolts that attach the LH front of the center console to the
body.
- Remove the front passenger floormat.
- Remove the RH center console side panel carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the bolts that attach the RH front of the center console to the
body.
- Disconnect the electrical connector that is located at the RH front of
the center console.
- Remove the phone tray. See
Phone Tray - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the bolts that attach the front of the center console to the body.
- Remove the center console lower rear panel. See
Panel - Lower Rear - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the bolt that attaches the LH rear of the center console to the
body.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the RH rear of the center console to the
body.
- On the touchscreen, select Control > Safety & Security > Vehicle Power >
Power Off to power off the vehicle.
- Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear of the center console.
- Close the center console rotating lid to prevent it from getting stuck
on the center display upon removal of the center console from the vehicle.
- With an assistant, remove the center console from the vehicle as follows:
- Tilt the rear of the center console upwards.
- Pull the center console towards the rear of the vehicle.
- Tilt the front of the center console upwards.
- Remove the center console through the passenger front door.
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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.
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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
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Remove
Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connector from the LH rear fog/reverse
light.
Remove the nut that attaches the LH rear fog/reverse light to the trunk
lid.
Torque 3.2 Nm
Remove the LH rea
SPECIAL TOOLS
Lever Lock, HV Connector, Model 3 (1140311-00-A)
Remove
Remove the rear subframe assembly. See Subframe
Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install).