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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DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
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Remove
Remove the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and
Replace).
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Partially close the hood.
Caution:
Use care not to damage the dashboard.
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Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Int