Tesla Model 3: Vent - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the vent finisher. See
Finisher - Vent (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the screw that attaches the LH front vent, and then pull out the
LH side of the LH front vent to release it from the instrument panel.
Torque 2.3 Nm
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Disconnect the electrical connector from the LH front vent,
and then remove the LH front vent from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
If the vehicle is left hand drive, make sure not to dislodge the foam block
in the cavity where the front LH vent installs.
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Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH and RH air wave end caps. See
End Cap - Air Wave - LH (Remove and Replace
Remove
Remove the glove box. See
Glove Box (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
Remove and discard the NVH pad from the glove box.
Note: The NVH pad is one time use only.
Release the clips th
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the LH air wave end cap to the main
instrument pane
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Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose, Model 3 (1135762-00-A)
Remove
Remove the front subframe assembly. See Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual
Motor) (Remove and Install).
Disconnect the electrical harness from the chiller and EXV assembly hos
Remove
Remove the headliner. See Headliner (Remove and Install).
Measure and record the gaps from the fixed roof glass to windshield,
body sides, and backlight glass.
Note: The gap measurements are used for the installation of the
fixed roof glass.
Apply masking tape to protect the paint