Tesla Model 3: Headlight - LH (Remove and Replace)
Headlight - LH- Remove
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It is recommended that the vehicle be powered down before executing headlight
replacement to ensure that the new headlights are recognized during vehicle
firmware update.
Remove
- Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
- Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
- Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
- Remove the front fascia. See Fascia - Front (Remove and Install).
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- Disconnect the electrical connector from the LH headlight.

- Remove the bolt that attaches the fender bracket to the body, and then
remove the bracket from the vehicle.


- Remove the fastener(s) that attach the LH headlight to the body, and
then remove the headlight from the vehicle.
Note: The headlight might not be equipped with a lower fastener.
Headlight - LH- Install
Install
- Install the LH headlight to the vehicle.
Caution: Do not damage the headlight during installation.


- Install the fastener(s) that attach the LH headlight to the body.
Torque 5.9 Nm

- Install the bolt that attaches the fender bracket to the body.
Torque 3 Nm
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- Connect the electrical connector for the LH headlight.
- Install the front fascia. See Fascia - Front (Remove and Install).
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
- Use Toolbox to update the vehicle firmware.
- Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
- Install the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
- Install the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
- Remove the vehicle from the lift.

- Adjust the LH headlight:
- Headlights - Adjust - NA (Tool Method)
- Headlights - Adjust - NA (Wall Method)
- Headlights - Adjust - EMEA (Wall Method)
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Remove
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd
Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH side rail trim. See Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and
Install).
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SEE MORE:
SPECIAL TOOLS
M3 1R Headrest Removal Tool (1132841-00-A)
Remove
Release the RH and LH center headrest clips simultaneously, and then pull the
headrest upwards to remove it.
Note: Use a pocket screwdriver to release the LH headrest clip
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of remo
Opening and Closing
Press down on a switch to lower the
associated window. Window switches operate
at two levels:
To lower a window fully, press the switch
all the way down and immediately release.
To lower a window partially, press the
switch gently and release when the
window is whe