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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTESLA2018MODEL 3 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMINTERIOR TRIM (MODEL 3)CENTER CONSOLECENTER CONSOLE - REMOVE AND REPLACEINSTALL
2018 Tesla Model 3 Base
Center Console - Remove and Replace: Install
2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Install
- With an assistant, install the center console into the vehicle as follows:
- Tilt the front of the center console downwards.
- Slide the center console towards the front of the vehicle.
- Tilt the rear of the center console downwards until it is in place.
- Open the center console rotating lid.
- Connect the electrical connector in the rear of the center console.CAUTION: Ensure the connector is properly installed. Perform a push-pull test before continuing this procedure.
- Reconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
- Using Toolbox, type "VCSEC" in the search tab.NOTE: Make sure "Actions" is selected, if not already.
- Using Toolbox, click the play button next to "PING-TP_VCSEC", and then select Run .
- Update the vehicle firmware. See FIRMWARE UPDATE .
- Using Toolbox, click the play button next to "PROC_VCSEC_X_PROVISIONING", and then select Run .
- Using Toolbox, click the play button next to "TEST-SELF_VCSEC_X_ENDPOINT-COMM" and select Run .
- Place the NFC cards on the center console behind the cup holders.NOTE: 2 NFC cards are required when pairing: 2 unprogrammed NFC cards, or 1 unprogrammed NFC card and one previously programmed NFC card.
- Using Toolbox, click the play button next to "PROC_VCSEC_C_PAIR-NFC-CARD" and select Run .
- Using Toolbox, type the number of NFC cards to be paired to the vehicle, and then select Submit .
- Check the function of the programmed NFC cards.
- Using Toolbox, type "IMMOBILIZER" in the search tab.
- Using Toolbox, click the play button next to "PROC_DI_X-IMMOBILIZER", and then select Run .
- Using Toolbox, type "ODOMETER" in the search tab.
- Using Toolbox, click the play button next to "PROC-DID_DI_VEHICLE-ODOMETER", and select Run .
- Using Toolbox, type "RESET_DI" in the search tab.
- Using Toolbox, click the play button next to "TEST-RESET_DI", and then select Run .
- Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
- Install the bolt that attaches the RH rear of the center console to the body.
7 N.m (5.2 ft-lbs)
- Install the bolt that attaches the LH rear of the center console to the body.
7 N.m (5.2 ft-lbs)
- Install the center console lower rear panel. See PANEL - LOWER REAR - CENTER CONSOLE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Install the bolts that attach the front of the center console to the body.
1.7 N.m (1.3 ft-lbs)
- Install the phone tray. See PHONE TRAY - CENTER CONSOLE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Connect the electrical connector that is located at the RH front of the center console.CAUTION: Ensure the connector is properly installed. Perform a push-pull test before continuing this procedure.
- Install the bolts that attach the RH front of the center console to the body.
7 N.m (5.2 ft-lbs)
- Install the RH center console side panel carpet. See SIDE PANEL - CENTER CONSOLE - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Install the front passenger floormat.
- Install the bolts that attach the LH front of the center console to the body.
7 N.m (5.2 ft-lbs)
- Install the LH center console side panel carpet. See SIDE PANEL - CENTER CONSOLE - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Install the driver floormat.
- Install the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See SEAT CUSHION - LOWER - 2ND ROW (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Restore the customer's belongings into the center console, if needed.
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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.