Tesla Model 3: End Panel - Center Console (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- 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 bolts (x2) and release the clips (x6) that attach the center
console end panel to the center console, and then remove the end panel from
the console.
Torque 1.1 Nm
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Remove
Remove the LH front floormat.
Remove the center console. See
Center Console (Remove and Install)
Raise the center console armrest for access.
Remove the LH and RH center console decor
Remove
Move the driver seat and front passenger seat forward.
Release the clips (x4) that attach the center console air vent panel to
the center console, and separate the panel from th
Remove
Move the driver seat and front passenger seat fully forward.
Note: Notice the location of the driver seat and front passenger
seat prior to moving them forward to help restore the seats
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Active Grille Shutter (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Remove the cooling fan module. See Module - Cooling Fan (Remove and
Install).
Release the side clips that attach the active grille shutter to the
condenser fan module.
Release the lower clips that attach the active grille shutter to
Remove
Remove the HV battery. See HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Install).
Release the clips (x5) that attach the powertrain return (lower) hose to
the RH side of the HV battery, and remove the hose from the HV battery.
Remove the plugs from the powertrain return hose, if installed.
Install