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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This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
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Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side -
Remove
Move the driver seat and the front passenger seat fully forward.
Note: Note the position of the driver seat and the front passenger
seat prior to movement so that both seats are restored to their original
position during installation.
While pressing the LH and RH tabs towards the