Tesla Model 3: Power Socket 12V - Center Console (Remove and Replace)

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 release the tabs that attach LH and RH bright
strips to the center console, and then remove the strips from the console.
Torque 1.6 Nm
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- Open the armrest.
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- Release the clips (x6) that attach the cupholder decor trim to the
cupholder assembly, and then separate the trim from the center console
assembly.
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- Disconnect the electrical harness from the security body controller
module connector, and then remove the trim from the vehicle.
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- Disconnect the electrical harness from the center console power socket
connector.
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- Release the small tabs on the spring cap and slide the power socket
inside the cap, so that the openings in the side of the socket align with
the large tabs of the cap.
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- Release the tabs of the cap and move the power socket and cap together
out through the cupholder assembly.
- Separate the power socket from the cap.

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Remove
Remove the driver airbag. See Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the steering wheel electrical wiring harness from the
connector.
Disconnect the electrical harness
Remove the driver airbag. See Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the steering wheel electrical wiring harness from the
connector.
Disconnect the electrical harness from t
SEE MORE:
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See
Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
Remove the hood latch cover. See
Cover - Hood Latch (Remove an
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the bolster bracket, and remove the
bracket fro