Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Phone Tray - Center Console - Remove and Replace: Remove
2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Remove
- Open both the forward and rearward center console rotating lids.
- Remove and secure the customer's belongings from the phone tray, if needed.
- Remove the phone dock mat from the center console.
- If any cables are installed into the center console phone tray routing, raise the phone tray, slide the phone tray bar to the left, and then remove the bar from the phone tray.
- Remove any cables from the center console phone tray routing, if installed, and then move the cables through the opening in the center console phone tray.
- Raise the center console phone tray to access the screws.
- Remove the screws that attach the center console phone tray to the center console.
1 N.m (.7 ft-lbs)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T20 socket
- 4 in extension
- Release the clips (x5) that attach the center console phone tray to the center console, and remove the tray from the vehicle.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.