Tesla Model 3: Insert - Front Bin - Center Console (Remove and Replace)
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 trim. See
Decor Trim - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the screws that attach the LH bright strip to the center console.
Torque 1.6 Nm
- Release the 6 tabs that attach the bright strip to the center console,
and then remove the bright strip.
- Remove the screws that attach the RH bright strip to the center console.
- Release the 6 tabs that attach the bright strip to the center console,
and then remove the bright strip.
- Release the clips that attach the cup holder decor to the center
console.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from security controller, and then
remove the cup holder decor.
- Disconnect the connectors from the 12V outlet and the puddle light.
- Remove the screws that attach the cup holder assembly to the center
console.
Torque 1.1 Nm
- Release the clips that attach the cup holder assembly to the center
console, and then remove the cup holder assembly from the center console.
- Disconnect the connectors from the RH side of the center console.
- Disconnect the connectors from the USB controller.
- Release the clips that attach the cables to the center
console front bin insert.
- Remove the screws that attach the center console front bin insert to the
center console.
Torque 1.1 Nm
- Pull up to release the clips (x4) that attach the center console front
bin insert to the center console, and then remove the bin.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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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
Remove
Open both the forward and rearward center console rotating lids.
Remove and secure the customer's belongings from the phone tray, if
needed.
Remove the phone dock mat from the cen
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DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer
models, and might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings
and cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and
use extreme caution when working on or near
Install
Install a new retainer into the header, and then
fasten the clips (x6) that attach the retainer to the
header.