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
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
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SPECIAL TOOLS
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Remove
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
Recover the A/C refrigerant. See A/C Refrigera
Remove
Remove the mid aero shield. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
Remove and discard the nuts that attach the LH drop link to the rear
stabilizer bar and rear LH knuckle.
Torque 55 Nm
Remove the drop link from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the re