Tesla Model 3: Air Distribution
Active Grille Shutter (Remove and Replace)

Remove
- Remove the cooling fan module. See Module - Cooling Fan (Remove and
Install).

- Release the side clips that attach the active grille shutter to the
condenser fan module.

- Release the lower clips that attach the active grille shutter to the
bottom of the condenser fan module.
Note: Make sure that the active grille shutter assembly is push up
and away from the cooling fan module.

- Release the upper clips that attach the active grille shutter to the top
of the condenser fan module.
- Lift the active grille shutter up, and then remove the active grille
shutter from the condenser fan module.
Install
- Position the active grille shutter onto the cooling fan module.
- Secure the lower clips (x6) that attach the active grille shutter to the
cooling fan module.
- Secure the side clips that attach the active grille shutter to the
cooling fan module.
- Secure the upper clips (x6) that attach the active grille shutter to the
condenser fan module.
- Install the cooling fan module. See Module - Cooling Fan (Remove and
Install).
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Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missin
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Warning: The side impact airbag deployment depends on the front door
sensor's ability to detect a side impact from air pressure. Make sure that there
are no uncovered holes in the front door shells. Additionally, always reinstall
plugs or tape when servicing or inspecting the front doors and thei
Install
With an assistant, install the new rear subframe onto the subframe
lifting tool, and then attach the straps.
Top view of the rear subframe
Install the clips that attach the electrical harness to the rear
subframe.
Bottom view of the rear subframe
With an assistant, position t