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 rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhoo
Remove
Remove the mid aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
Release the fir tree clips that attach the coolant hoses to the LH shear
plate.
Remove and discard the HV battery breather from the LH HV battery vent
shroud assembly.
Release the fir t