2025-10-20

Cap - Airwave - Center Console (2025+) (Remove and Install)

Correction code New FRT 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 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. Open all four doors and lower the LH front window.
  2. Enter Service Mode Plus using Vehicle Ops App.
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    Vehicle Ops App > Login > Shared Fleet > Search VIN > Service Mode Plus
  3. Move the LH and RH front seats forward.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
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    The display connector may vary on build.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T20 bit
  7. 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.
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    Note
    The screw location may vary on build.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T20 bit
  8. 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.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T20 bit
  9. 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.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T20 bit

Install

  1. 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.
    1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
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    Slide the rear touchscreen into air wave cap through the top of the assembly.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T20 bit
  2. 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.
    1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T20 bit
  3. 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.
    1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T20 bit
  4. 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.
    1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  5. 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.
  6. Install the center console rear panel assembly. See Panel - Rear - Center Console (2025+) (Remove and Install).
  7. Press and hold scroll wheel buttons simultaneously to reboot the rear display.
  8. Move the front seats to the original positions.
  9. Raise the LH front window close all the doors.