18/10/2023 23:52:50

Hinge - Armrest - Center Console (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1519010212 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 LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Hinge - Armrest - Center Console (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x4) that attach the armrest hinge to the outer armrest
1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Remove the center console phone dock assembly. See Phone Dock (Clip) - Interior Trim - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    It is not necessary to remove the inductive charger from the phone dock.
  2. Remove the rear end panel. See Panel - Rear End - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the LH and RH rear side panels. See Panel - Rear Side - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the LH and RH front side panels. See Carpet - Side - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the LH and RH décor trims. See Decor Trim - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  7. Disconnect LV battery power. See LV Battery - Li-lon (Disconnect and Connect)
  8. Remove the rear end module assembly. See Module - Rear End - Center Console (Remove and Replace)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    It is not necessary to remove the rear end module from the assembly.
  9. Remove the armrest assembly. See Armrest - Center Console (Remove and Install).
  10. Remove the inner armrest. See Armrest - Inner - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the screws (x4) that attach the armrest hinge to the outer armrest, then remove the armrest hinge from the outer armrest.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver

Install

  1. Install the screws (x4) that attach the armrest hinge to the outer armrest.
    1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  2. Install the inner armrest. See Armrest - Inner - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  3. Install the armrest assembly. See Armrest - Center Console (Remove and Install).
  4. Install the rear end module assembly. See Module - Rear End - Center Console (Remove and Replace)
  5. Connect LV battery power. See LV Battery - Li-lon (Disconnect and Connect)
  6. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the LH and RH décor trims. See Decor Trim - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Install the LH and RH front side panels. See Carpet - Side - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Install the LH and RH rear side panels. See Panel - Rear Side - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  10. Install the rear end panel. See Panel - Rear End - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  11. Install the center console phone dock assembly. See Phone Dock (Clip) - Interior Trim - Center Console (Remove and Replace).