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
Open the charge port door.
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 Repl
SPECIAL TOOLS
Gauge, Taper Step (1080552-00-A)
Procedure
Remove the LH rear door exterior release handle. See Handle - Exterior
Release - Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
Exercise the handle mechanism, pulling the handle to the maximum
position and releasing it, 5 times.
If the hand