Tesla Model 3: End Panel - Center Console (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the center console lower rear panel. See
Panel - Lower Rear - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the center console air vent panel. See
Panel - Air Vent - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the bolts (x2) and release the clips (x6) that attach the center
console end panel to the center console, and then remove the end panel from
the console.
Torque 1.1 Nm
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Remove
Remove the LH front floormat.
Remove the center console. See
Center Console (Remove and Install)
Raise the center console armrest for access.
Remove the LH and RH center console decor
Remove
Move the driver seat and front passenger seat forward.
Release the clips (x4) that attach the center console air vent panel to
the center console, and separate the panel from th
Remove
Move the driver seat and front passenger seat fully forward.
Note: Notice the location of the driver seat and front passenger
seat prior to moving them forward to help restore the seats
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Camera - Rear Facing (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Remove the trunk trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Remove the trunk exterior release switch. See Switch - Exterior Release
- Trunk (Remove and Replace)
Install
Install the trunk exterior release switch. See Switch - Exterior
Install
With an assistant, position and align the trunk lid to the trunk hinges,
and then hand-tighten the bolts that attach the hinges to the trunk lid.
Push the trunk harness through the trunk bulkhead.
Install the clips that attach the trunk harness to the trunk lid.
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