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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTESLA2018MODEL 3 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMINTERIOR TRIM (MODEL 3)CENTER CONSOLECENTER CONSOLE (2.0) - REMOVE AND INSTALLREMOVE
2018 Tesla Model 3 Base

Center Console (2.0) - Remove and Install: Remove

2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Remove
  1. Open all the doors and lower all the windows.
  2. Move the driver seat rearward.
  3. Remove the driver floormat.
  4. Remove the LH center console side panel carpet. See Side Panel - Center Console - LH - Remove and Replace 
  5. Remove the bolts that attach the LH front of the center console to the body.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
    • in std ratchet
    • in torque wrench (installation only)
    G00643625Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Remove the center console lower rear panel. See Panel - Lower Rear - Center Console - Remove and Replace 
  7. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH rear of the center console to the body.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
    • in std ratchet
    • in torque wrench (installation only)
    G00643626Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Remove the bolt that attaches the RH rear of the center console to the body.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
    • in std ratchet
    • in torque wrench (installation only)
    G00643627Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Move the front passenger seat backward and the seat back to the down position.
  10. Remove the front passenger floor mat.
  11. Remove the RH center console side panel carpet. See Side Panel - Center Console - LH - Remove and Replace .
  12. Remove the bolts that attach the RH front of the center console to the body.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
    • in std ratchet
    • in torque wrench (installation only)
    G00643628Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  13. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
  14. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear of the center console.
    G00643629Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  15. Disconnect the electrical connector that is located at the RH front of the center console.
    G00643630Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  16. With an assistant, remove the center console from the vehicle as follows:
    1. Tilt the rear of the center console upwards.
    2. Pull the center console towards the rear of the vehicle.
    3. Tilt the front of the center console upwards.
    4. Remove the center console through the passenger front door.
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