2025-10-20

Side Panel - LH - Center Console (2025+) (Remove and Install)

Correction code New FRT 0.5 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.

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Note
This procedure describes work that is specific to 2025+ Model S.

Remove

  1. Remove the center console rear panel assembly. See Panel - Rear - Center Console (2025+) (Remove and Install).
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    It's not necessary to separate the footwell lamp, lamp lens and rear USB from the rear panel assembly.
  2. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH rear console carrier to the body.
    12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  3. Move the driver and front passenger seats fully rearward.
  4. Remove the phone dock assembly. See Phone Dock - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
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    It's not necessary to separate the inductive charger from the phone dock assembly.
  5. Remove the IP service panel. See Service Panel - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace).
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    It's not necessary to separate the cabin temperature sensor fan from the service panel assembly.
  6. Remove the LH and RH floor mats.
  7. Remove the LH and RH center console side carpets. See Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. 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)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  9. Release the harness clips (x2), and then disconnect the center console electrical connectors (x4).
  10. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH console carrier center bracket.
    12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  11. Recline the backrest for the driver and front passenger seats.
  12. Disconnect the LV battery power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  13. With an assistant, remove the console assembly from the vehicle.
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    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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    Do not to scratch the seats, instrument panel, or inner door panel.
  14. Release the clips (x17) that attach the LH center console side panel to the center console assembly.

Install

  1. Install the clips (x17) that attach the LH center console side panel to the center console assembly.
  2. With an assistant, install the console assembly on the vehicle:
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    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.
  3. 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)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  4. Fasten the harness clips (x2), and then connect the center console electrical connectors (x4).
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    Make sure all connector locks are engaged.
  5. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH console carrier center bracket.
    12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  6. Install the LH and RH center console side panel carpets. See Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the LH and RH floor mats.
  8. Install the IP service panel. See Service Panel - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace).
  9. Install the phone dock assembly. See Phone Dock - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  10. Connect the LV battery power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  11. Restore the driver and front passenger seats back to their original position.
  12. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH rear console carrier to the body.
    12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  13. Install the center console rear panel assembly. See Panel - Rear - Center Console (2025+) (Remove and Install).