2025-10-01

U-Panel Assembly - Center Console (Model Y Standard) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code TBD 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 Precautionsfor safe and healthy working practices.

Remove

  1. Open all doors and lower all windows.
  2. Remove the center console rear end panel. See Rear End Panel - Center Console (Model Y Standard) (Remove and Replace).
  3. Move both front seats backward, and tilt their seatbacks backward.
  4. Release the clips (x12), the tabs (x12) and the guides (x2) to remove the center console U-panel.
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    The center console is out of vehicle in the image for demonstration purpose only.
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    Release the rear section of both sides first, and then work forward. Release the front section at last.
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    Move the seatbelt buckle aside as needed. Make sure the seatbacks are tilted back.

Install

  1. Secure the clips (x12), the tabs (x12) and the guides (x2) to install the center console U-panel.
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    Note
    The center console is out of vehicle in the image for demonstration purpose only.
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    Move the seatbelt buckle aside as needed. Make sure the seatbacks are tilted back.
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    Position the front and sides, and then push the front and sides rearward. Secure the sides from the front section and then work rearward.
  2. Move both front seats to original position.
  3. Install the center console rear end panel. See Rear End Panel - Center Console (Model Y Standard) (Remove and Replace).
  4. Raise all windows and close all doors.