11/07/2022 11:16:16

Decor - Center Console (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 15190042 0.84 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

  1. Open the LH and RH front doors.
  2. Lower the LH and RH front windows.
  3. Open the LH and RH falcon wing doors.
  4. Move the LH and RH front seats forward.
  5. Remove the center console lower rear panel. See Panel - Lower Rear - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH rear console carriers to the vehicle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 6 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  7. Remove the screws (x6) that attach the center console rear cup holder assembly to the console.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Mini ratchet bit set
  8. Release the clips (x3) that attach the center console rear cup holder assembly to the console, pull straight downwards at the rear of the cup holder, and then rotate the datums (x2) out of the console lower frame.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Plastic trim tool
  9. Disconnect the center console rear cup holder assembly connector, and then remove the cup holder from the console.
  10. Move the LH and RH front seats rearward.
  11. Remove the center console phone dock. See Phone Dock - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  12. Remove the instrument panel service panel. See Service Panel - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace).
  13. Remove the LH front floor mat from the vehicle.
  14. Remove the driver outboard footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Outboard - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  15. Remove the driver inboard footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Inboard - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  16. Remove the LH center console side panel carpet. See Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  17. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH center console lower bracket to the instrument panel carrier.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 2 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  18. Remove the RH front floor mat from the vehicle.
  19. Remove the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  20. Release the clips (x11) that attach the RH center console side panel carpet to the vehicle, and then remove the carpet from the vehicle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Clip pry tool
  21. Remove the bolt that attaches the RH center console lower bracket to the instrument panel carrier.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 2 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  22. Disconnect the center console connectors (x4).
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Pocket screwdriver
  23. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH center console carrier brackets to the vehicle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  24. Recline the LH and RH front seat backrests.
  25. Remove the center console assembly. See Center Console Assembly (Remove and Replace).
  26. Release the clips (x34) that attach the LH and RH center console side panels to the console assembly, and then remove the panels from the console.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Clip pry tool
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    Note
    Clips (x17) on each side of the console.
  27. Release the clips (x2) that attach the center console decor to the console assembly, remove the felt tape from the wrapped connectors (x2), and then disconnect all of the console connectors (x6).
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Wrap the connecters (x2) in felt tape after re-assembly.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Clip pry tool
    • Pocket screwdriver
  28. Remove the screws (x18) that attach the center console decor to the console assembly.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • ¼ in hex to ¼ in square 2 in adapter
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Torx T20 bit
  29. Remove the screws (x2) that attach the center console decor rear bright strip to the console assembly.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Removal of the bright strip screws allows flexibility to disengage the decor bright strip.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • ¼ in hex to ¼ in square 2 in adapter
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Torx T20 bit
  30. Lift the front of the center console decor upwards, and then slide the decor out of the rear bright strip.
  31. Disconnect the center console decor connector, and then remove the decor from the console assembly.

Install

  1. Position the center console decor on the console assembly, and then connect the decor connector.
  2. Slide the center console decor into the rear bright strip, and then install the decor onto the console assembly.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Make sure that all of the decor datums (x6) engage and the bright strip is aligned.
  3. Install the screws (x2) that attach the center console decor rear bright strip to the console assembly.
    1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Confirm the alignment of the decor bright strip with the rear bright trim.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • ¼ in hex to ¼ in square 2 in adapter
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Torx T20 bit
  4. Install the screws (x18) that attach the center console decor to the console assembly.
    1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • ¼ in hex to ¼ in square 2 in adapter
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Torx T20 bit
  5. Install the clips (x2) that attach the center console decor to the console assembly, connect the console connectors (x6), and then use felt tape to wrap the connectors (x2).
  6. Install the clips (x34) that attach the LH and RH center console side panels to the console assembly.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Clips (x17) on each side of the console.
  7. Install the center console assembly. See Center Console Assembly (Remove and Replace).
  8. Install the bolt that attaches the LH center console lower bracket to the instrument panel carrier.
    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 2 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  9. Install the bolt that attaches the RH center console lower bracket to the instrument panel carrier.
    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 2 in extension
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  10. Connect the center console connectors (x4).
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Ensure that all of the connector locks engage.
  11. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH center console carrier brackets to the vehicle.
    12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  12. Install the clips (x11) that attach the RH center console side panel carpet to the vehicle.
  13. Install the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  14. Install the RH front floor mat.
  15. Install the LH center console side panel carpet. See Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  16. Install the driver inboard footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Inboard - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  17. Install the driver outboard footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Outboard - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  18. Install the LH front floor mat.
  19. Install the instrument panel service panel. See Service Panel - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace).
  20. Install the center console phone dock. See Phone Dock - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  21. Move the LH and RH front seats forward.
  22. Raise the LH and RH front seat backrests.
  23. Connect the center console rear cup holder assembly connector.
  24. Position the center console rear cup holder assembly datums (x2) on the console lower frame, rotate the cup holder upwards into the console, and then install the clips (x3) that attach the cup holder to the console.
  25. Install the screws (x6) that attach the center console rear cup holder assembly to the console.
    1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Mini ratchet bit set
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  26. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH rear console carriers to the vehicle.
    12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 6 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  27. Install the center console lower rear panel. See Panel - Lower Rear - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  28. Move the LH and RH front seats to original position.
  29. Close the LH and RH falcon wing doors.
  30. Raise the LH and RH front windows.
  31. Close the LH and RH front doors.