Tesla Model 3: Seal - Hood (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Open the hood.
- Release the seal from the underhood storage unit, and then remove the
seal from the underhood storage unit.

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
During installation, align the line from the seal to the line from the
underhood storage unit.
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Remove
Remove the LH front door trim panel. See
Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear of the inner belt seal from the door.
Release the rest of the seal fro
Remove
Remove the LH rear door trim panel. See
Panel - Door Trim - Rear - LH (Remove and Install).
Release the clips that attach the rear and front pieces of the inner
belt seal to the r
Remove
Remove the LH front door trim panel. See
Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
Pull up to release the seal that attaches the LH front door outer belt
seal to the fr
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Remove
Fold down the LH 2nd row seat.
Pull the 2nd row side bolster inward, and then move the bolster up to
remove from the vehicle.
Remove and discard the bolster plastic bracket from the vehicle.
Note: The bracket might have come out with the bolster
Install
Install new bolster
Receiver Dryer and Desiccant- Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Remove
Perform the A/C refrigerant recovery. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and
Recharge).
Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the underhood reinforcement bracket to
the body, and then remove the bracket from the cooling fan module.
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