Tesla Model 3: Heater - PTC- Install
Install
- Install the sealing plate onto the new PTC heater.
Note: Failure to transfer the sealing plate has the potential of
introducing air or water leakage.
- Slide the PTC heater into the HVAC assembly, and then push the PTC
heater up to install it.
- Install the bolts that attach the RH side of the PTC heater to the HVAC
assembly.
Torque 2.9 Nm
- Position the new airbox side cover for installation, and then install
the bolts that attach the airbox side cover to the HVAC assembly.
Torque 1.2 Nm
- Push the HV cable through the bulkhead, and then install the grommet.
Caution: Do not damage the HV cable while feeding through the
bulkhead.
Note: Apply lubricant to the HV cable, if necessary.
- Install the nut that attaches the instrument panel harness ground strap
to the PTC heater.
Torque 5 Nm
- Install the clips that attach the PTC heater electrical harness to the
HVAC assembly.
- Instal the bolts that attach the LH side of the PTC heater to the HVAC
assembly.
Torque 2.9 Nm
- Install the clip that attaches the PTC heater electrical harness to the
HVAC assembly.
- Connect the 12V electrical connector to the PTC heater.
- Unfold the front RH carpet forward, and then install the clips that
attach the front RH carpet to the vehicle.
- Install the RH footwell duct. See
Duct - Footwell - RH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the front passenger knee airbag. See
Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
- Raise the vehicle fully.
- Install the clips that attach the PTC heater electrical connector to the
body.
- Connect the HV harness connector to the PTC heater.
Note: Install the bracket to the body.
- Install the front area shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
- Lower the vehicle fully.
- Perform the penthouse air leak test. See
Penthouse Air Leak Test.
- Connect the charge port electrical harness to the DC Input assembly.
Note: Use 1 hand to support the electrical connector while
the other hand latches the locking tab.
Note: Make sure that the latch is not damaged and is fully secured
in the latched position.
- Install the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the LH lower
C-pillar.
- Install the bolts that attach the wiring harness bracket at the
penthouse.
Torque 10 Nm
- Install the LH rear sill panel trim. See
Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the HV cap onto the penthouse.
- Reconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Install the RH footwell cover. See
Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
- Install the RH center console side panel carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the RH lower A-pillar trim. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the RH middle A-pillar trim. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the RH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH center console side panel carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
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Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove t
Install
With an assistant, position the HVAC assembly into the vehicle.
Note: Align the drain hose and TXV housing.
Install the bolt that attaches the lower LH side HVAC assembly to the
vehicle
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Antenna - GPS (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Remove the forward facing camera. See Camera - Forward Facing (Remove
and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical harness from the humidity and temperature
sensor connector.
Disconnect the electrical harness from the GPS antenna connector.
Remove
Remove the rear subframe
assembly. See
Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove
and Install).
Remove the breather from the
rear drive unit.