Tesla Model 3: Finisher - Vent (Remove and Replace)
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 Replace).
- Remove the main instrument panel decor trim. See
Decor Trim - Instrument Panel - Main (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the screws that attach the LH side of the vent finisher.
Torque 2.3 Nm
- Remove the screws that attach the RH side of the vent finisher.
Torque 2.3 Nm
- Release the clips (x16) that attach the vent finisher, and then pull the
finisher toward the rear of the vehicle to remove it.
Note: The top pad must be lifted slightly in order
to insert a trim tool, and then release the clips.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Remove
Remove and secure the customer's belongings from the glove box, if
needed.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the r
Install
Glove box harness connectors
Bring the glove box into the vehicle, and then connect the electrical
harness to the glove box solenoid connector, the damper connector, and the
puddle li
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Caution:
Vehicles built before March 25th, 2019 have 1st generation front
subframes. Vehicles built on March 25th, 2019 and after have 2nd generation
front subframes. When a 1st generation subframe is replaced with a 2nd
generation subframe, the 1st generation (discontinued) steering rack, if
Airbag - Curtain - LH - Remove
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Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or
near high voltage systems