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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTESLA2018MODEL 3 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMINTERIOR TRIM (MODEL 3)CENTER CONSOLEARMREST - CENTER CONSOLE - REMOVE AND REPLACEREMOVE
2018 Tesla Model 3 Base

Armrest - Center Console - Remove and Replace: Remove

2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Remove
  1. Remove and attach the customer's belongings from the armrest, if needed.
  2. Lower all the windows, and then move the LH and RH front seats forward.
  3. Remove the center console lower rear panel. See PANEL - LOWER REAR - CENTER CONSOLE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Remove the center console air vent panel. See ASSEMBLY - REAR VENT - CENTER CONSOLE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  5. Remove the center console end panel. See END PANEL - CENTER CONSOLE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  6. Remove the screw that attaches the cap of the armrest hinge pin to the center console, and then remove the cap.

    1.6 N.m (1.2 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T15 socket
    • 4 in extension
    G14740920Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Open the armrest, and then use a flat screwdriver to release the spring from the hook.
    G14740921Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Close the armrest, and then tap towards the LH side with a hammer and pin to remove the armrest hinge pin from the center console.
    NOTE: The armrest must be closed before proceeding.
    G14740922Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Raise the armrest and remove it from the center console.
    G14740923Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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