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

Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Electrical / Power Socket 12V - Center Console - Rear (Remove and Replace)

Removal

  1. Power driver's seat fully forward for access.
  2. Release clips (x10) securing driver's side upper center console trim to substrate.

    Power Socket 12V - Center Console - Rear (Remove and Replace)

  3. Carefully release clips (x8) securing center console end closing trim to substrate. Position trim aside, do not disconnect wiring harness.

    Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).

    Caution: Replace any broken clips.

    Power Socket 12V - Center Console - Rear (Remove and Replace)

  4. Carefully release clips (x9) securing driver side center console rear trim.

    Power Socket 12V - Center Console - Rear (Remove and Replace)

  5. Remove bolts (x2) securing rear end of center console to body.

    Power Socket 12V - Center Console - Rear (Remove and Replace)

  6. Using a suitable tool carefully release power socket from console.

    Caution: Protect surrounding trim from damage during this procedure.

    Power Socket 12V - Center Console - Rear (Remove and Replace)

  7. Carefully raise rear end of center console for access to power socket harness connector, support raised end on suitable wedge.
  8. Access power socket harness connector adjacent to driver side at rear edge of center console, disconnect harness connection and attach a tether line to power socket harness.
  9. Remove power socket, pull harness through center console. Disconnect harness but do not remove tether.

    Power Socket 12V - Center Console - Rear (Remove and Replace)

  10. To install new power socket, attach harness connector to tether.
Installation
  1. Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following.
  2. Using attached tether pull power socket wiring harness through center console, disconnect tether and connect harness connector.

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