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2018 Tesla Model 3 Base

Center Console - 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 and attach the customer's belongings from the center console, if needed.
  4. Remove the phone tray. See PHONE TRAY - CENTER CONSOLE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  5. Remove the bolts that attach the front of the center console to the body.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
    • 4 in extension
    • 1/4 in std ratchet
    • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 N.m - 2.0 N.m screwdriver (installation only)
    • Wiha 1/4 in bit holder adapter
    • Wiha torque setter
    G14740961Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Close the front and rear console rotating lids.
  7. Remove the driver floormat.
  8. Remove the LH center console side panel carpet. See SIDE PANEL - CENTER CONSOLE - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  9. 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)
    G14740955Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. Move the driver seat forward.
  11. Move the front passenger seat forward.
  12. Remove the center console lower rear panel. See PANEL - LOWER REAR - CENTER CONSOLE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  13. 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
    • 1/4 in std ratchet
    • 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
    G14740957Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  14. 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
    • 1/4 in std ratchet
    • 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
    G14740958Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  15. Move the front passenger seat rearward.
  16. Remove the front passenger floormat.
  17. Remove the RH center console side panel carpet. See SIDE PANEL - CENTER CONSOLE - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  18. 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
    • 1/4 in std ratchet
    • 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
    G14740956Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  19. Disconnect the electrical connector that is located at the RH front of the center console.
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  20. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear of the center console.
    G14740959Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  21. 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.
    G14740962Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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