2025-03-12

Center Console (Remove and Install)

Correction code 1519020101 FRT 0.35 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 wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Center Console (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the rear part of the center console to the body
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the RH front part of the center console to the body
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front part of the center console to the body
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Remove the center console rear end panel. See Console - End Panel (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the bolts (x2) that attaches the LH and RH rear of the center console to the body.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  3. Remove the RH footwell hush panel. See Hush Panel - Footwell - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the RH center console front side panel carpet. See Console Side Panel RH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the RH front of the center console to the body.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  6. Remove the LH footwell hush panel. See Instrument Panel - Driver Footwell Closeout (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the LH center console front side panel carpet. See Console Side Panel LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front of the center console to the body.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  9. Disconnect the LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear of the center console.
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    Note
    After disconnecting the electrical harness, release the clip that attaches the electrical connector to the center console with a clip pry tool.
  11. Remove the harness clip from the RH front side of the center console, and then disconnect the connector.
  12. With an assistant, remove the center console from the vehicle as follows:
    1. Tilt the rear of the center console upwards.
    2. Pull the center console towards the rear of the vehicle.
    3. Tilt the front of the center console upwards.
    4. Remove the center console through the passenger front door.

Install

  1. With an assistant, install the center console into the vehicle as follows:
    1. Tilt the front of the center console downwards.
    2. Slide the center console towards the front of the vehicle.
    3. Tilt the rear of the center console downwards until it is in place.
  2. Connect the electrical connector in the RH front of the center console, and then install the harness clip to the center console.
  3. Connect the electrical connector in the rear of the center console.
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    Note
    Install the clip that attaches the electrical connector to the center console first and then connect the electrical harness.
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    CAUTION
    Ensure the connector is properly installed. Perform a push-pull test before continuing this procedure.
  4. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the RH front of the center console to the body.
    7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  5. Install the RH center console front side panel carpet. See Console Side Panel RH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Install the RH footwell hush panel. See Hush Panel - Footwell - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front of the center console to the body.
    7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  8. Install the LH center console front side panel carpet. See Console Side Panel LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Install the LH footwell hush panel. See Instrument Panel - Driver Footwell Closeout (Remove and Replace).
  10. Connect the LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  11. Install the bolts (x2) that attaches the LH and RH rear of the center console to the body.
    7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  12. Install the center console rear end panel. See Console - End Panel (Remove and Replace).