Tesla Model 3: Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace)
Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace) -
Remove
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 carpet.
- If the same underhood storage unit is being reinstalled, skip to step
8. Otherwise, go to the next step if the underhood storage unit is being
replaced with a new one.
- Remove the tow hook from the underhood storage unit.
- Release the clips that attach the underhood storage unit to the vehicle,
and then remove the underhood storage unit from the vehicle.
Note: Replace any broken or missing clips, if reinstalling
the same underhood storage unit.
- Remove the reinforcement clips that are attached to the
underhood storage unit, if replacing the underhood storage unit with a new
one.
Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace) -
Install
Install
- Install the reinforcement clips that are attached to the underhood
storage unit, if installing a new the underhood storage unit. Otherwise,
skip to the next step if reusing the underhood storage unit.
- Install the clips that attach the underhood storage unit to the vehicle.
Note: Make sure that all clips for the underhood storage unit are
engaged.
- Install the tow hook on the underhood storage unit.
- Install the bolts that attach the underhood storage unit to the vehicle.
Torque 5 Nm
- Install the underhood storage unit carpet.
- Install the hood latch cover. See
Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
- Install the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
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VIN Locations
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is visible in the following locations:
The bottom corner of the driver side of the windshield
The label on the driver door jamb
On the touchscreen after touching the Tesla "T"
The RH upper b-pillar; can be seen when the upper B-pilla
Remove
Open all the doors.
Lower all the windows.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion.
Remove the rear underhood apron.
Remove the cabin intake duct.
Remove the underhood storage unit
Disconnect the 12V power.
Remove the 12V auxiliary battery.
Support the A/C compressor from below.