Tesla Model 3: Duct - HVAC Plenum - Outer (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).

- Release the clips that attach the outer HVAC plenum duct to the inner
HVAC plenum duct, and then remove the outer HVAC plenum duct from the
vehicle.

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Align the tab at the bottom of the outer HVAC plenum duct before attaching the
clips.
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Remove
Animated demonstration
Turn off the climate control system.
Remove the RH side center console side panel carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
Rem
Heater - PTC- Remove
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 post lift. See
Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
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Prepare for Adjustment
SPECIAL TOOLS
SEAT COVER (1096767-00-A)
Ballast Bag, 25lb (1145158-00-A)
CHASSIS HEIGHT MEASURING TOOL (1071271-00-A)
STEERING WHEEL LEVEL (1049463-00-A)
Prepare for Adjustment
Make sure the tire pressures are to specification.
Note: Use the tire sticker values displayed on
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