Tesla Model 3: Power Socket 12V - Center Console (Remove and Replace)

Remove
- Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the center console decor trim. See Decor Trim - Center Console (Remove
and Replace).
- Remove the screws and release the tabs that attach LH and RH bright
strips to the center console, and then remove the strips from the console.
Torque 1.6 Nm
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- Open the armrest.
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- Release the clips (x6) that attach the cupholder decor trim to the
cupholder assembly, and then separate the trim from the center console
assembly.
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- Disconnect the electrical harness from the security body controller
module connector, and then remove the trim from the vehicle.
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- Disconnect the electrical harness from the center console power socket
connector.
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- Release the small tabs on the spring cap and slide the power socket
inside the cap, so that the openings in the side of the socket align with
the large tabs of the cap.
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- Release the tabs of the cap and move the power socket and cap together
out through the cupholder assembly.
- Separate the power socket from the cap.

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Remove
Remove the driver airbag. See Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the steering wheel electrical wiring harness from the
connector.
Disconnect the electrical harness
Remove the driver airbag. See Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the steering wheel electrical wiring harness from the
connector.
Disconnect the electrical harness from t
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Remove
Remove the rear fascia.
Remove all of the rear parking distance sensors.
Release the tabs that attach the LH and RH rear reflectors to the rear
fascia, and then remove the reflectors from the fascia.
Inside
Outside
Remove the bolts that attach the rear diffuser to the inn
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel -
LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove
and Replace).
Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove
and Replace).