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

Insert - Front Bin - Center Console - Remove and Replace: Remove

2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Remove
  1. Remove the LH front floormat.
  2. Remove the center console. See CENTER CONSOLE (REMOVE AND INSTALL) 
  3. Raise the center console armrest for access.
  4. Remove the LH and RH center console decor trim. See DECOR TRIM - CENTER CONSOLE - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  5. Remove the screws that attach the LH bright strip to the center console.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    G14740996Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Release the 6 tabs that attach the bright strip to the center console, and then remove the bright strip.
  7. Remove the screws that attach the RH bright strip to the center console.
  8. Release the 6 tabs that attach the bright strip to the center console, and then remove the bright strip.
  9. Release the clips that attach the cup holder decor to the center console.
    G14740997Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector from security controller, and then remove the cup holder decor.
    G14740998Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the connectors from the 12V outlet and the puddle light.
    G14740999Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  12. Remove the screws that attach the cup holder assembly to the center console.

    1.1 N.m (.8 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
    • 4 in extension
    G14741000Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  13. Release the clips that attach the cup holder assembly to the center console, and then remove the cup holder assembly from the center console.
  14. Disconnect the connectors from the RH side of the center console.
    G14741001Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  15. Disconnect the connectors from the USB controller.
    G14741002Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  16. Release the clips that attach the cables to the center console front bin insert.
    G14741003Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  17. Remove the screws that attach the center console front bin insert to the center console.

    1.1 N.m (.8 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
    • 4 in extension
    G14741004Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  18. Pull up to release the clips (x4) that attach the center console front bin insert to the center console, and then remove the bin.
    G14741005Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G14741006Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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