Tesla Model 3: Cover - Shock Tower - LH (Remove and Replace)
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).
- Remove the hood latch cover. See
Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See
Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
LH shock tower cover shown, RH similar
- Release the clips that attach the LH shock tower cover to the vehicle,
and then remove the cover from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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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).
Remove the hood latch cove
Remove
Open the hood.
Release the clips (x12) that attach the rear underhood apron to the
vehicle, and then remove the apron from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the
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Install
Caution:
Replace all patchbolts.
Replace all nyloc nuts.
Use an IPA wipe to clean any residue from the high voltage controller
mounting bolt holes and both the inside and outside of the penthouse cover
at the bolt holes.
If the aluminum tape retrofit patch is damaged, remove it,
To check fluid levels, remove the maintenance
panel:
Open the hood.
Pull the maintenance panel upward to
release the clips that hold it in place.
If checking the Battery coolant, remove
the cabin intake trim panel by pulling it
upwards to release the clips that hold it i