Tesla Model 3: IP Carrier (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the IP carrier. See
IP Carrier (Remove and Install).
- Remove the upper gap hider nuts from the IP carrier.
- Remove the screws that attach the LH and RH side window defroster ducts
to the IP carrier, and then remove the ducts from the IP carrier
- Release the clips that attach the LH and RH defrost duct covers to the
IP carrier, and then remove the covers from the IP carrier.
- Release the clips that attach the driver knee airbag bolsters to the IP
carrier, and then remove the bolsters from the IP carrier.
- Release the clips that attach the lower gap hider to the IP carrier, and
then remove the gap hider from the IP carrier.
- Remove the front passenger airbag from the IP carrier. See
Airbag - Front Passenger (Remove and Install).
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Remove
Remove the vent finisher. See
Finisher - Vent (Remove and Replace).
Remove the screw that attaches the LH front vent, and then pull out the
LH side of the LH front vent to release
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH and RH air wave end caps. See
End Cap - Air Wave - LH (Remove and Replace
Remove
Remove the glove box. See
Glove Box (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
Remove and discard the NVH pad from the glove box.
Note: The NVH pad is one time use only.
Release the clips th
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Note:
This procedure was formulated using a release candidate or production
model. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or
near high-voltage systems and components.
Remove
Open the LH rear door and lower the window.
Pry the outer belt seal from the rear do
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).
Loosen the nut that attaches the 12V battery upper tie down bracket to
the 12V battery strap. Torque 5 Nm
Push down and s