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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Opening
To open the rear trunk, ensure the vehicle is in
Park then do one of the following then pull the
rear trunk open:
Touch the associated OPEN button on the
touchscreen.
Double-click the rear trunk button on the
key fob accessory.
Touch the trunk button on the mobile app.
With
Procedure
Clean the front center surface of the front fascia.
Align the template with the parking sensors, and then use masking tape
to hold the template in place.
LH side shown, RH side similar
Align the front license plate bracket over the template, and then secure
the bracket