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

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 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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