Tesla Model 3: Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Note: Although the LH side is described, the procedure is the same
for the RH side.
- Move the front LH front seat fully rearward.
- Remove the front LH floormat from the vehicle.
- Release the clips and tabs that attach the center console side panel
carpet to the center console, and then remove the side panel from the
vehicle.
Note: Release the rearmost clips first and work toward the front of
the vehicle. Transfer any clips that remain in the center console and the cross
car beam to the center console side panel carpet.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Align the tab in the front of the center console side panel carpet before
attaching the clips.
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Remove
Remove and attach the customer's belongings from the center console, if
needed.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove
Install
With an assistant, install the center console into the vehicle as
follows:
Tilt the front of the center console downwards.
Slide the center console towards the front of the vehicle.
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Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Install the chiller and EXV assembly to the superbottle, and then
install the bolts (x3) that attach the chiller and EXV assembly to the
superbottle. Torque 15 Nm
Install new o-rings onto the suction/liquid line fit
SPECIAL TOOLS
SEAT COVER (1096767-00-A)
Ballast Bag, 25lb (1145158-00-A)
CHASSIS HEIGHT MEASURING TOOL (1071271-00-A)
STEERING WHEEL LEVEL (1049463-00-A)
Prepare for Adjustment
Make sure the tire pressures are to specification.
Note: Use the tire sticker values displayed on the door jam. If
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