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
Remove the front fascia. See Fascia - Front (Remove and Install).
Release the clip that attaches the front radar sensor wiring harness to
the front end carrier.
Disconnect the electrical harness connector from the radar sensor.
Release the clips that attach the radar sens
How Airbags Work
Airbags inflate when sensors detect an impact
that exceeds deployment thresholds. These
thresholds are designed to predict the severity
of a crash in time for the airbags to help
protect the vehicle's occupants. Airbags
inflate instantly with considerable force
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