23/02/2023 12:07:45

Center Console (Remove and Install)

Correction code 15190101 0.24 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: Center Console (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Center console side and rear corner to body bolts
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
Reuse
Inner front center console to body screws
1.7 Nm (1.3 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • 4 in extension
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
  • Wiha ¼ in bit holder adapter
  • Wiha torque setter
Reuse

Remove

  1. Open all the doors and lower all the windows.
  2. Move the driver seat rearward.
  3. Remove and attach the customer's belongings from the center console, if needed.
  4. Remove the phone tray. See Phone Tray - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the bolts that attach the front of the center console to the body.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
    • 4 in extension
    • ¼ in std ratchet
    • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
    • Wiha ¼ in bit holder adapter
    • Wiha torque setter
  6. Close the front and rear console rotating lids.
  7. Remove the driver floormat.
  8. Remove the LH center console side panel carpet. See Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the bolts that attach the LH front of the center console to the body.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
    • ¼ in std ratchet
    • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  10. Move the driver seat forward.
  11. Move the front passenger seat forward.
  12. Remove the center console lower rear panel. See Panel - Lower Rear - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  13. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH rear of the center console to the body.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
    • ¼ in std ratchet
    • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  14. Remove the bolt that attaches the RH rear of the center console to the body.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
    • ¼ in std ratchet
    • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  15. Move the front passenger seat rearward.
  16. Remove the front passenger floormat.
  17. Remove the RH center console side panel carpet. See Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  18. Remove the bolts that attach the RH front of the center console to the body.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
    • ¼ in std ratchet
    • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  19. Disconnect the electrical connector that is located at the RH front of the center console.
  20. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear of the center console.
  21. With an assistant, remove the center console from the vehicle as follows:
    1. Tilt the rear of the center console upwards.
    2. Pull the center console towards the rear of the vehicle.
    3. Tilt the front of the center console upwards.
    4. Remove the center console through the passenger front door.

Install

  1. With an assistant, install the center console into the vehicle as follows:
    1. Tilt the front of the center console downwards.
    2. Slide the center console towards the front of the vehicle.
    3. Tilt the rear of the center console downwards until it is in place.
  2. Connect the electrical connector in the rear of the center console.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Ensure the connector is properly installed. Perform a push-pull test before continuing this procedure.
  3. Install the bolt that attaches the RH rear of the center console to the body.
    7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
    • ¼ in std ratchet
    • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  4. Install the bolt that attaches the LH rear of the center console to the body.
    7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
    • ¼ in std ratchet
    • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  5. Install the center console lower rear panel. See Panel - Lower Rear - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  6. Move the front passenger seat rearward.
  7. Install the bolts that attach the RH front of the center console to the body.
    7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
    • ¼ in std ratchet
    • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  8. Connect the electrical connector that is located at the RH front of the center console.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Ensure the connector is properly installed. Perform a push-pull test before continuing this procedure.
  9. Install the RH center console side panel carpet. See Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  10. Install the front passenger floormat.
  11. Move the front passenger seat to the orignal position.
  12. Move the driver seat rearward.
  13. Install the bolts that attach the LH front of the center console to the body.
    7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
    • ¼ in std ratchet
    • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  14. Install the LH center console side panel carpet. See Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  15. Install the driver floormat.
  16. Open the center console rotating lid.
  17. Install the bolts that attach the front of the center console to the body.
    1.7 Nm (1.3 lbs-ft)
    • Torx T20 socket
    • 4 in extension
    • ¼ in std ratchet
    • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
    • Wiha ¼ in bit holder adapter
    • Wiha torque setter
  18. Install the phone tray. See Phone Tray - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  19. Move the driver seat to the original position.
  20. Restore the customer's belongings into the center console, if needed.
  21. Raise all the windows and close all the doors.