Tesla Model 3: Cover - Footwell - Driver (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Release the clips and remove the screw that attach the driver footwell
cover to the vehicle.
Torque
2.5 Nm
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the puddle light, and then
disconnect the diagnostic cable from the driver footwell cover.
- APAC vehicles only: Disconnect the OBD-II connector from the driver
footwell cover.
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Release the tabs that attach the driver footwell cover to
the vehicle, and then remove the footwell cover from the vehicle.
Install
- Reconnect the diagnostic cable to the driver footwell cover, and then
reconnect the electrical connector to the puddle light.
- APAC vehicles only: Reconnect the OBD-II connector to the driver
footwell cover.
- Position the footwell cover for installation by securing the front tabs
(x3) to the driver side knee air bag assembly, and then install the clips
(x2) and the screw (x1) that attach the driver footwell cover to the vehicle.
(Non-North American vehicles do not have knee airbags, so the driver
footwell cover is secured by one clip and two T20 screws.)
Torque 2.5 Nm
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Remove
Release the clips that attach the passenger footwell cover to the
vehicle.
Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connectors from the puddle
light and emergency speaker.
Remove
Remove the glove box. See
Glove Box (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
Remove the pin that attach the glove box damper to the glove box using
needle nose pliers.
Fully open the glove bo
Remove
Remove both the LH and RH air wave end caps. See
End Cap - Air Wave - LH (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the main instrument panel decor trim, and
then remove
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Remove
Remove the front LH door closeout panel. See Closeout Panel - Door -
Front - LH (Remove and Install).
Disconnect the electrical harness from the door latch connector.
Remove the bolts that attach the latch to the rear of the door.
Torque 10 Nm
Press the latch cabl
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH and RH 2nd row seat side bolsters. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH side rail trim. See
Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace