2025-10-20

Bright Strip - Center Console - Rear (2025+) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code NEW FRT 0.66 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 X.

Remove

  1. Place the vehicle in Service Mode Plus.
    1. Enter the last six digits of VIN into the Vehicle Ops mobile app.
    2. Select vehicle from the list.
    3. Swipe to the left, and then select Enable Service Mode Plus.
  2. Remove the rear cup holder assembly. See Cup Holder - Rear - Center Console - LH (2025+) (Remove and Install).
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    Note
    No need to separate the USB panel and the rear cup holder.
  3. Remove the air wave assembly. See Air Wave Assembly - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the screws (x6) that secure the rear console bright strip.
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    The 4 screws in the middle are T10 screws, and the 2 at both sides are T20 screws.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Mini Ratchet Bit Set
    Figure 1. T10 Screws
    Figure 2. T20 Screws
  5. Release the datums (x2) and rotate the bright up and out of the console assembly.

Install

  1. Rotate the bright assembly down into the console assembly and engage the datums (x2).
  2. Install the screws (x6) that secure the rear console bright strip.
    0.7 Nm (6 lbs-in)
    1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
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    The 4 screws in the middle are T10 screws, 0.7 Nm. The 2 screws at both sides are T20 screws, 1 Nm.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Mini Ratchet Bit Set
    • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10Nm - 2.0Nm
    Figure 3. T10 Screws
    Figure 4. T20 Screws
  3. Install the air wave assembly. See Air Wave Assembly - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
  4. Install the rear cup holder assembly. See Cup Holder - Rear - Center Console - LH (2025+) (Remove and Install).
  5. On the touchscreen, press and hold the Exit Service Mode button to exit Service Mode Plus.