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
SEE MORE:
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2
Post Lift.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat
Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron
General
Avoid getting grease on electrical components and connectors. Grease collects
dirt, which can cause electrical tracking (short circuits) or high resistance.
Handle printed circuit boards (PCBs) at an electrostatic discharge (ESD) work
station only. Hold printed circuit boards by the edges