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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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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Remove
Remove the LH rear drive unit halfshaft. See
Halfshaft - Rear Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace).
Use the special tool to remove the LH output seal from the re
Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)- Remove
This procedure assumes the cowl screen carrier bracket, headlight grommet,
and underhood storage unit clips on the fender assembly being replaced are
undamaged. Inspect these components and if necessary, replace with new parts.
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