Tesla Model 3: Glove Box (LHD) (Remove and Replace) - Install

Install

Glove box harness connectors

1. 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 light connector

Note: 2 of the electrical connectors are accessed from the bottom of the instrument panel.

Note: Route the puddle lamp electrical harness as illustrated.

Puddle lamp harness routing

2. Make sure that the glove box damper pin is fully seated, and not to bump the glove box damper when installing the glove box.

3. Fasten the clips that attach the glove box to the IP carrier.

4. Install the screws (x6) that attach the glove box to the IP carrier. Torque 2.3 Nm
5. Install the main instrument panel decor trim. See Decor Trim - Instrument Panel - Main (Remove and Replace).
6. Install the front passenger knee airbag. See Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
7. Install the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
8. Install the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
9. Install the RH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
10. Install the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
11. Reconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
12. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
13. Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
14. Verify that the glove box door opens normally through the touchscreen.
15. Return the customer's belongings in the glove box, if needed.

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