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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Model S monitors the markers on the lane you are
driving in as well as the surrounding areas for the
presence of vehicles or other objects.
When an object is detected in your blind spot or near
the side of Model S (such as a vehicle, guard rail, etc.),
the instrument panel displays colored line
CAUTION: To avoid damage, only pull the vehicle
onto a flatbed truck using a properly-installed tow
eye. Using the chassis, frame, or suspension
components to pull the vehicle can result in
damage.
WARNING: If the vehicle is pulled onto the flatbed
truck using this method, all suspensi