Tesla Model 3: Sensor - Temperature - LH (Remove and Replace)

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 electrical connector.

- Release the tabs that attach the LH temperature sensor inside the HVAC
assembly, and then remove the LH temperature sensor from the HVAC assembly.
Note: Use a plastic trim tool to release the tabs, and then pull
the LH temperature sensor straight out to remove it from the HVAC assembly.

Install

- Install the LH temperature sensor onto the HVAC assembly, and then
secure the sensor with 2 tabs.

- Connect the LH temperature sensor electrical connector.
- Install the center console LH side carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the driver floormat.
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Remove
Remove the RH center console side panel carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical wiring harness conector from the RH
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Flashlight, UV (1053591-00-A)
UV Leak Detection Kit (1080563-01-A)
Procedure
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the cabi
SEE MORE:
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 front door, and then remove the seal from the door.
Install
Installation procedure is the revers
Warning: The side impact airbag deployment depends on the front door
sensor's ability to detect a side impact from air pressure. Make sure that there
are no uncovered holes in the front door shells. Additionally, always reinstall
plugs or tape when servicing or inspecting the front doors and t