Tesla Model S: Drop In Center Console Assembly (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Move the front seats to their rearmost positions to allow for
additional access.
- Unplug the phone adaptor cable from the USB connector, if
installed.
- Pull the two panels off from the sides of the center console.
Caution: Replace any broken clips.
- Loosen the button head screw on each side of the console. Do not
remove the screws completely.
- Remove the screws (x2) that secure the center console to the
carrier.
- Lift the rear of the center console up, then remove it from the
carrier.
Caution: Do not damage the arm rest while pulling the
center console out of the carrier.
- If the mounting bracket needs to be removed, release the screws
(x4) that secure it to the carrier and remove the mounting bracket.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
Fold the RH 2nd row back rest.
Loosen the 2nd row center console tether strap behind the center
seat.
Unclip the tether latch from the child seat anchor.
Removal
Move both front seats all the way forward.
Remove the felt tray from the console.
Remove the rubber padding from the base of the console and
cupholders.
Release the sc
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Once paired, use the Bluetooth settings screen to
specify whether you want to allow access to your
phone's calendar, contacts and recent calls. If you allow
access, you can use the phone app to make calls and
send messages to people in your list of contacts and on
your recent calls list (see Bl
Removal
Remove front subframe assembly for access
(refer to procedure)
Remove and discard the bolts (x2) securing
steering rack assembly to subframe (torque 175 Nm).
Caution: Replace all
Patchbolt(s).
Caution:
Ensure that the bolts ar