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Tesla Model 3: Actuator - Upper Mode (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Thermal Management / Cabin HVAC / Actuator - Upper Mode (Remove and Replace)

Actuator - Upper Mode- Remove

Actuator - Upper Mode (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Remove the 2nd lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  3. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  4. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the LH air wave end cap. See End Cap - Air Wave - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the RH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the front passenger floormat.
  8. Remove the RH center console side panel carpet. See Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove the front passenger knee airbag. See Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the RH air wave end cap. See End Cap - Air Wave - LH (Remove and Replace).
  12. Remove the main instrument panel decor trim. See Decor Trim - Instrument Panel - Main (Remove and Replace).
  13. Remove the glove box. See Glove Box (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  14. Remove the RH footwell duct. See Duct - Footwell - RH (Remove and Replace).

Actuator - Upper Mode- Remove

  1. Release the clips that attach the instrument panel harness to the RH side of the HVAC assembly.

Actuator - Upper Mode- Remove

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the upper mode actuator.

Actuator - Upper Mode- Remove

  1. Remove the bolts that attach the upper mode actuator to the HVAC assembly, and then remove the upper mode actuator.

Actuator - Upper Mode- Remove

Install

  1. Position the upper mode actuator onto the HVAC assembly; align the guide and push the actuator towards the left to install.

Actuator - Upper Mode- Remove

  1. Install the bolts that attach the upper mode actuator to the HVAC assembly. Torque 1.2 Nm

Actuator - Upper Mode- Remove

  1. Connect the upper mode actuator electrical connector.

Actuator - Upper Mode- Remove

  1. Install the clips that attach the instrument panel harness to the RH side of the HVAC assembly.
  2. Install the RH footwell duct. See Duct - Footwell - RH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Install the glove box. See Glove Box (LHD) (Remove and Replace)
  4. Install the main instrument panel decor trim. See Decor Trim - Instrument Panel - Main (Remove and Replace).
  5. Install the RH air wave end cap. See End Cap - Air Wave - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Install the front passenger knee airbag. See Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  8. Install the RH center console side panel carpet. See Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Install the front passenger floormat.
  10. Install the RH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  11. Install the LH air wave end cap. See End Cap - Air Wave - LH (Remove and Replace).
  12. Install the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  13. Reconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  14. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  15. Install the 2nd lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).

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