Tesla Model 3: Sensor - Ambient Air Temperature (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the front fascia. See
Fascia - Front (Remove and Install).

- Disconnect the electrical harness from the ambient air temperature
sensor connector.

- Release the clip that attaches the ambient air temperature sensor to the
lower grille, and then remove the sensor from the lower grille.
Note: Press the tab that attaches the ambient air
temperature sensor and slide up to remove it from the lower grille.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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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 compone
Remove
Remove the driver floormat.
Remove the LH center console side panel carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the evaporator temperature
Remove
Remove the driver floormat.
Remove the center console LH side carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the LH temperature sensor electri
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Remove
Release the clips (x2) that attach the front overhead console to the
headliner, and then lower the console from the headliner.
Caution:
To avoid damaging the headliner, do not pry against the headliner.
Insert a 90 degree trim tool near the dome light and pull downwards to releas
Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace) -
Remove
Remove
Open the LH front and rear doors.
Release the clips that attach the B-pillar applique fastener cover to
the vehicle, and then remove the cover.
Remove the bolts that attach the B-pillar applique to the body, but do