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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Harness - HV Battery to Rear Drive Unit - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Lever Lock, HV Connector, Model 3 (1140311-00-A)
Remove
Remove the rear subframe assembly. See Subframe
Assembly - Rear
Remove
Remove the center console lower rear panel. See
Panel - Lower Rear - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
Remove the center console air vent panel. See
Panel - Air Vent - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
Remove the bolts (x2) and release the clips (x6) that attach the center