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Tesla Model 3: Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model 3 2017-2026 Service Manual / Interior Trim / Luggage Compartment Trim / Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace)

Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace) - Remove

Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the underhood storage unit carpet.

Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace)- Remove

  1. 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.

Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace)- Remove

  1. Remove the tow hook from the underhood storage unit.

Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace)- Remove

  1. 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.

Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace)- Remove 

  1. 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

Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. 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.

Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. 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.

Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. Install the tow hook on the underhood storage unit.

Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. Install the bolts that attach the underhood storage unit to the vehicle.  Torque 5 Nm
  2. Install the underhood storage unit carpet.
  3. Install the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
  4. Install the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).

Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).

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     Carpeting and Mats

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     Actuator - Intake (Remove and Replace)

    Remove Remove the HVAC assembly. See HVAC Assembly (Remove and Replace). Disconnect the electrical harness from the intake actuator connector. Remove the screws (x2) that attach the intake actuator to the HVAC module, and then remove the actuator from the HVAC module. Torque 1.2 N

     Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace)

    Remove Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace). Release the upper clip that attaches the LH middle A-Pillar trim, and then pull out the trim to remove it from the vehicle. Note: Remove any remaining LH middle A-pillar trim clip

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