Tesla Model 3: Antenna - Bluetooth Passive Entry - Front (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Raise and support the vehicle. See
Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the hood latch cover. See
Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See
Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the front aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the front fascia valance. See
Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the front fascia. See
Fascia - Front (Remove and Install).

- Disconnect the electrical connector from the front Bluetooth passive
entry antenna connector.

- Remove the bolt that attaches the front Bluetooth passive entry antenna
to the front end carrier, and then remove the antenna from the front end
carrier.
Torque 9 Nm

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Remove
Remove the rear fascia. See
Fascia - Rear (Remove and Install).
Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connector from the rear
Bluetooth passive entry module.
Remove the bolt a
Note: Perform this procedure when at least one of authenticated keys
are present.
Note: The vehicle supports up to 19 keys. When reaching this limit,
a key must be deleted before adding a new key.
A
Module - Body Controller - Security- Remove
Remove
Open all doors and lower all windows
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Move the
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VIN Locations
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is visible in the following locations:
The bottom corner of the driver side of the windshield
The label on the driver door jamb
On the touchscreen after touching the Tesla "T"
The RH upper b-pillar; can be seen when the upper B-pilla
Remove
Remove the cooling fan module. See
Module - Cooling Fan (Remove and Install).
Release the clips (x14) that attach the active grille shutter to the
cooling fan module, and then remove the active grille shutter from the
module.
Remove the screws (x2) that attach the radiato