Tesla Model 3: Puddle Light - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Use a small screwdriver or pry tool in the slot at the front of the
puddle light to pry the light out of the bottom of the front LH door trim
panel.
- Release the clips that attach the front of the puddle light to the
bottom of the door trim panel, and then separate the light from the panel.
Caution: Do not pull the puddle light too far from the door panel, as
the puddle light connector is still attached.
- Disconnect the electrical wiring harness from the puddle light connector,
and then remove the light from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Align the slot of the light toward the front of the vehicle
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Remove
Use a small screwdriver or pry tool in the slot at the front of the
puddle light to pry the light out of the bottom of the rear LH door trim
panel.
Release the clips that attach
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Remove
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 Alerts and check for a BMS_a123, BMS_a151, or a BMS_a035
alert
If:
Any of the alerts are present - Investigate and cor
SPECIAL TOOLS
Insulation Multimeter, Fluke 1507 (1076921-00-B)
Test Probes, Slim, Fluke TP38 (1130480-00-A)
Warning: This procedure verifies that high voltage power is no
longer available to high voltage components (PTC heater, A/C compressor,
inverters, etc). Perform this procedure before servici