Tesla Model 3: Decor Trim - Instrument Panel - Main (Remove and Replace)
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 the trim from the instrument panel.

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
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Check for any damaged clips and replace them as necessary.
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Make sure that the instrument panel decor trim clips are fully seated to the
instrument panel.
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Use Toolbox to perform an air wave functionality check to make sure the
instrument panel decor trim clips are fully seated
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Remove
Release the clips that attach the end cap
Remove the end cap from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove both the LH and RH air wave end caps. See
End Cap - Air Wave - LH (Remove and Re
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Note: This procedure was formulated using a release candidate or
production model. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when
working on or near high-voltage systems and components.
Remove
Remove the front passenger knee airbag. See Airbag - Knee - Front
Passenger (Remove and Re
Remove
Remove the LH and RH hood gas struts. See Gas Strut - Hood - LH (Remove
and Replace).
Use tape to mark the mounting locations of the LH and RH hood hinges on
the hood.
With an assistant, remove the nuts that attach the hood assembly to the
LH and RH hood hinges.
With