2025-03-12

Over Head Console (Remove and Install)

Correction code 1520010401 FRT 0.05 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.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Rotate the LH and RH sun visors away from the check base.
  3. Partially release the front center of the headliner.
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    Note
    Take care not to bend the headliner. Replace any damaged clips.
  4. Gently pull the headliner downward to reach the overhead console. Use a pair of long nose needle pliers to press the tabs on both sides of the clips (x2) and push the overhead console assembly outward from its back.
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    CAUTION
    Hand hold the console since the connector is still attached.
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    Note
    Do not pull the overhead console from the button side, otherwise it may be damaged.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the overhead console.
  6. Remove the overhead console from the headliner.

Install

  1. Connect the front overhead console electrical connector.
  2. Push the front overhead console upwards into the headliner and engage the clips (x2).
  3. Align the locating pin of the front of the headliner to the slot, and then install the clips (x5) that attach the front center of the headliner to the vehicle.
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    Note
    Replace any damaged clips.
  4. Return the LH and RH sun visors back to the check base.
  5. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.