Cap - Air Wave - Center Console (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 18100052 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.
Remove
- Open all the doors and lower the LH front window.
- Move the front seats forward.
- Remove the center console lower rear panel. See Panel - Lower Rear - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
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Release the clips (x4) that attach the
rear portion of the LH center console side panel to the center console assembly, and
then wedge a shop towel between the panel and center console assembly to hold the panel
away from the assembly. Repeat this step for the RH center console side panel.
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Remove the screws (x4) that attach the
center console air wave cap to the center console, pull the air wave cap rearward and to
the right to access the electrical connector, and then disconnect the electrical
connector.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T20 bit
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Release the screw that attaches the
center console air wave cap ground harness to the air wave cap, and then remove the air
wave cap from the center console assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T20 bit
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Remove the screws (x4) that attach the
air wave cap surround brackets to the air wave cap assembly, and then remove the
brackets from the assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T20 bit
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Remove the screws (x4) that attach the
center console air wave cap to the rear touchscreen, and then slide the touchscreen out
of the air wave cap through the top of the assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T20 bit
Install
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Position the rear touchscreen into the center console air wave cap, and then install
the screws (x4) that attach the touchscreen to the air wave cap.NoteSlide the rear touchscreen into air wave cap through the top of the assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T20 bit
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Position the air wave cap surround brackets onto the air wave cap assembly, and then
install the screws (x4) that attach the brackets to the assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T20 bit
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Position the center console air wave
cap into the center console, position the center console air wave cap ground harness
onto the air wave cap, and then fasten the screw that attaches the air wave cap ground
wire to the air wave cap.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T20 bit
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Position the center console air wave
cap onto the center console, connect the electrical connector, align the air wave cap
with the center console, and then install the screws (x4) that attach the air wave cap
to the center console.NoteInsert the air wave cap straight forward to align it to the center console.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T20 bit
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Remove the shop towels from the LH and
RH center console side panels, and then secure the clips (x8) that attach the LH and RH
side panels to the center console.
- Install the center console lower rear panel. See Panel - Lower Rear - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
- Move the front seats to the original positions.
- Raise the LH front window close all the doors.