2025-10-30

Center Console Assembly (Model 3 Standard) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 15190401202 15190401201 FRT 0.30 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components.
  • 2025-09-05: Released new procedure.

Remove

  1. Open all four doors.
  2. Lower all four windows.
  3. Move the LH front seat forward.
  4. Move the LH front seat upward.
  5. Move the RH front seat forward.
  6. Remove the rear end panel assembly.
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    Note
    Release the upper clips (x7) then the lower tabs (x2).
  7. Remove the rear bolts (x2) that secure the center console to the vehicle.
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    Note
    Change: 2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm, The passenger seat cannot be fully adjusted out of the way from the RH rear 10mm bolt, Removing the RH side bolt requires a 10mm combination flex wrench
  8. Move LH front seat backward
  9. Remove LH console side panel carpet
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    Note
    11x clips, 2x positioning clips, 1x tab, Use trim tool starting at rear edge to release upper clips, If clips is too tight, Use prytool to remove clips, Then pull bottom to release remaining clips, Finally, release tab and pull out side panel backward, Replace clips if it is damaged
  10. Remove LH front exterior bolts from center console
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    Note
    2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
  11. Move RH front seat backward
  12. Remove RH center console side panel carpet
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    Note
    12x clips, 2x positioning clips, 1x datum, Replace clips as needed
  13. Remove RH front exterior bolts from center console
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    Note
    2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
  14. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) (Modify).
  15. Disconnect harness from rear of center console
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    Note
    1x connector, 1x clip
  16. Remove center console assembly from vehicle
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    Note
    Recommend assistance, Tilt rear of console upward, pull assembly towards rear of vehicle, then tilt front of console upward and remove through passenger side, Then place on the work table

Install

  1. Install center console assembly to vehicle
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    Recommend assistance, Tilt front of console downward, Slide assembly towards front of vehicle and tilt rear of console down into place
  2. Connect harness to rear of center console
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    Note
    1x connector, 1x clip
  3. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) (Modify).
  4. Install the RH front exterior bolts to center console.
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    Note
    2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
  5. Install RH console side panel carpet
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    Note
    12x clips, 2x positioning clips, 1x datum
  6. Move RH front seat forward
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    Note
    Via UI > Seat Controls
  7. Install LH front exterior bolts to center console
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    Note
    2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
  8. Install LH console side panel carpet
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    Note
    11x clips, 2x positioning clips, 1x tab, Position side panel and align the front tab, Push the console panel from the front towards the rear
  9. Move LH front seat forward
  10. Install rear bolts securing center console to vehicle
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    Note
    2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm, The passenger seat cannot be fully adjusted out of the way from the RH rear 10mm bolt, Installing the RH side bolt requires a 10mm combination flex wrench
  11. Install rear end panel assembly
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    Note
    7x clips, 2x tabs
  12. Move RH front seat to original position
  13. Move LH front seat to original position
  14. Raise all four windows
  15. Close all four doors