Tesla Model S: Power Socket 12V - Center Console - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Power driver's seat fully forward for access.
- Release clips (x10) securing driver's side upper center console
trim to substrate.
- 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.
- Carefully release clips (x9) securing driver side center console
rear trim.
- Remove bolts (x2) securing rear end of center console to body.
- Using a suitable tool carefully release power socket from
console.
Caution: Protect surrounding trim from damage during
this procedure.
- Carefully raise rear end of center console for access to power
socket harness connector, support raised end on suitable wedge.
- 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.
- Remove power socket, pull harness through center console.
Disconnect harness but do not remove tether.
- To install new power socket, attach harness connector to tether.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following.
- Using attached tether pull power socket wiring harness through
center console, disconnect tether and connect harness connector.
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Removal
Remove driver's side door trim (refer to procedure)
Move acoustic pad aside to access door trim.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Removal
Remove passenger door trim. Removal of passenger door trim is
similar to driver's door (refer to procedure)
Move acoustic pad aside to access door trim.
Caution: T
Removal
Remove LH rear door panel (refer to procedure)
Move acoustic pad aside to access door trim.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
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Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed
position. Failure to follow this instruction could result in
door glass shatter.
Note: Before disconnecting the 12V power supply,
ensure that the driver's door window
Using seat belts and child safety seats is the most
effective way to protect occupants if a collision occurs.
Therefore, wearing a seat belt is required by law in most
jurisdictions.
Both the driver and passenger seats are equipped with
three-point inertia reel seat belts. Inertia reel belts ar