13/09/2022 20:06:25

Center Console Assembly (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code: 15192402 0.42 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

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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. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Remove

  1. Open all the doors and open all the windows.
  2. Move the driver and front passenger seats fully forward.
  3. Remove the center console lower rear panel. See Panel - Lower Rear - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH rear console carrier to the body.
    12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  5. Move the driver and front passenger seats fully rearward.
  6. Release the clips (x4) that attach the phone dock to the center console.
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    Note
    Pull up at the bottom of the phone dock and swing out from under the center console.
  7. Release the clip, then disconnect the electrical connectors (x3), and then remove the phone dock from the instrument panel.
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    CAUTION
    Release the connector locks before pulling straight out of each socket to avoid damage.
  8. Remove the service panel from the instrument panel as an assembly. However, do not remove the cabin temperature sensor fan from the service panel assembly. See Service Panel - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the LH and RH floor mats.
  10. Remove the LH and RH center console side panel carpets. See Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH toeboard lower bracket to the center console. Repeat this step for the RH bracket.
    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  12. Release the harness clips (x2), and then disconnect the center console electrical connectors (x4).
  13. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH console carrier center bracket.
    12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  14. Recline the backrest for the driver and front passenger seats.
  15. With an assistant, remove the console assembly from the vehicle.
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    Note
    Lift at the rear of the center console, then rotate the front from under the instrument panel, and then remove the center console assembly through the front passenger door.
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    Note
    Do not to scratch the seats, instrument panel, or inner door panel.

Install

  1. With an assistant, install the console assembly on the vehicle:
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    Note
    x3 datums
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    Note
    Carefully maneuver the front of the center console assembly under and into the instrument panel carrier and lower the rear of the center console into place. Align the datums into the instrument panel carrier and engage forward.
  2. Install the bolt that attaches the LH toeboard lower bracket to the center console. Repeat this step for the RH bracket.
    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  3. Fasten the harness clips (x2), and then connect the center console electrical connectors (x4).
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    Note
    Make sure all connector locks are engaged.
  4. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH console carrier center bracket.
    12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  5. Install the LH and RH center console side panel carpets. See Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Install the LH and RH floor mats.
  7. Install the instrument panel service panel. See Service Panel - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace).
  8. Install the center console phone dock. See Phone Dock - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  9. Move the driver and front passenger seats fully forward.
  10. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH rear console carrier.
    12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  11. Install the center console lower rear panel. See Panel - Lower Rear - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  12. Restore the driver and front passenger seats back to their original position.
  13. Raise all windows and close all doors.