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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Remove
Remove the RH side rail trim. See Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and
Replace).
Disconnect the backlight electrical connector from the tuner.
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the front of the tuner.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear of the tuner.
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Spring Compressor, Hook, Model 3
(1135103-00-A)
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 post lift. See
Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.