Tesla Model 3: Paint
Tesla Model 3 2017-2026 Service Manual / Body / Paint
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Paint Defect Rectification
Note: This procedure was designed to be performed on flat or
near-flat metal body panels with original factory paintwork. Any deviation from
these circumstances can alter cutting times, tool speeds,
Remove Dirt Inclusion
Apply isopropyl alcohol to the general area of the defect, and then wipe
the area with a clean microfiber towel.
While wearing a nitrile glove, run hand over the area around the dirt
inclu
Polish
Remove the cutting pad from the buffer, and then install a polishing pad on
the buffer.
Apply 4 evenly spaced 20 mm diameter dollops of polishing compound on the
polishing pad.
Set the buffer speed
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Hood (Remove and Install)
Remove
Remove the LH and RH hood gas struts. See Gas Strut - Hood - LH (Remove
and Replace).
Use tape to mark the mounting locations of the LH and RH hood hinges on
the hood.
With an assistant, remove the nuts that attach the hood assembly to the
LH and RH hood hinges.
With
Flood Ports - 2nd Generation (Retrofit)
Procedure
Note: This procedure destructively removes the 1st generation flood
ports and installs 2nd generation flood ports.
Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
In Toolbox, click in the Search field, and then click Tools.
From the Tools menu, click Active Alerts.
Click Read Aler
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