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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTESLA2018MODEL 3 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMINTERIOR TRIM (MODEL 3)CENTER CONSOLECENTER CONSOLE (2.0) - REMOVE AND REPLACEREMOVE
2018 Tesla Model 3 Base
Center Console (2.0) - Remove and Replace: Remove
2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Remove
- Open all the doors and lower all the windows.
- Move the driver seat rearward.
- Remove the driver floormat.
- Remove the LH center console side panel carpet. See SIDE PANEL - CENTER CONSOLE - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- 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
- 1/4 in std ratchet
- 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
- Remove the center console lower rear panel. See PANEL - LOWER REAR - CENTER CONSOLE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the bolt that attaches the LH rear of the center console to the body. Repeat this step for the RH rear of the center console.NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- 4 in extension
- 1/4 in std ratchet
- 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
- Move the front passenger seat backward and the seat back to the down position.
- Repeat step 3 through step 5 for the RH side of the vehicle.
- Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear of the center console.
- Disconnect the electrical connector that is located at the RH front of the center console.
- With an assistant, remove the center console from the vehicle as follows:
- Tilt the rear of the center console upwards.
- Pull the center console towards the rear of the vehicle.
- Tilt the front of the center console upwards.
- Remove the center console through the passenger front door.
- Pivot the armrest to the up position.
- Release the clips (x17) that attach the center console decor to the center console assembly, and then disconnect the electrical connector to remove the decor from the assembly.NOTE: Release the clips on the LH and RH sides of the center console, and then release the clips on the front portion of the trim.
- Remove the bolts (x14) that attach the bright work to the center console.
1.6 N.m (1.2 ft-lbs)
- Release the tabs (x12) that attach the bright work to the center console assembly, and then remove the bright work from the assembly.
- Release the clips (x6) that attach the cup holder decor to the center console assembly, and then disconnect the security controller electrical connector.
- Remove the screws (x2) that attach the security controller to the cup holder decor, and then remove the security controller from the decor.
- Repeat step 14 through step 19 for the new center console.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.