2026-01-14

Air Wave - Center Console (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1519010152 FRT 0.54 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.

Equipment:
  • 1060071-00-A Torque Wrench 1/4in Dr Hexagon

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Air Wave - Center Console (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x2) securing both sides of the airwave assembly
1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
 Reuse
Screws (x2) that attach the right vertical actuator to the airwave assembly
1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
 Reuse
Screws (x2) that attach the left vertical actuator to the airwave assembly
1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
 Reuse
Screws (x2) that attach the right horizontal lower actuator to the airwave assembly
1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
 Reuse
Screws (x2) that attach the left horizontal actuator to the airwave assembly
1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Open all the doors and lower all the windows.
  2. Remove the phone dock assembly. See Phone Dock (Clip) - Center Console (Remove and Replace) or Phone Dock (Screw) - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the center console rear end panel. See Panel - Rear End - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the USB bezel assembly. See USB Module - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the LH and RH center console rear side panels. See Panel - Rear Side - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the LH and RH center console front side panels. See Carpet - Side - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove LH and RH center console decor trims. See Hockey Stick Assembly -LH (with a Clip-secured Phone Dock) (Remove and Replace).
  8. Disconnect the LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  9. Remove the center console rear end module. See Module - Rear End - Center Console(with a Clip-secured Phone Dock) (Remove and Install).
  10. Remove the rear display. See Touchscreen - Rear(with a Screw-secured Phone Dock) (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the screws (x2) securing both sides of the airwave assembly.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
  12. Remove the center console airwave.

Install

  1. Install the clips (x3) that attach the airwave assembly to the vent cover panel.
  2. Install the screws (x2) securing both sides of the airwave assembly.
    1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
  3. Install the rear display. See Touchscreen - Rear(with a Screw-secured Phone Dock) (Remove and Replace).
  4. Install the center console rear end module. See Module - Rear End - Center Console(with a Clip-secured Phone Dock) (Remove and Install).
  5. Connect the LV battery power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  6. Install the RH and LH center console decor trims. See Hockey Stick Assembly -LH (with a Clip-secured Phone Dock) (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the RH and LH center console front side panels. See Carpet - Side - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Install the RH and LH center console rear side panels. See Panel - Rear Side - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Install the USB bezel assembly. See USB Module - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  10. Install the center console rear end panel. See Panel - Rear End - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  11. Install the phone dock assembly. See Phone Dock (Clip) - Center Console (Remove and Replace)or Phone Dock (Screw) - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  12. Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle. See Toolbox (Connect and Disconnect).
  13. In Toolbox, click the Actions/Autodiag tab, type "TEST-SELF_VCUSB_X_HVAC-ACTUATOR" in the search field.
  14. Click on TEST-SELF_VCUSB_X_HVAC-ACTUATORvia Toolbox: (link), and then click Runand allow the routine to complete.
  15. Disconnect the laptop with Toolbox from the vehicle. See Toolbox (Connect and Disconnect).
  16. Raise all the windows and close all the doors.