Tesla Model 3: Vent - Front - RH (Remove and Replace)
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 the main instrument panel decor trim. See
Decor Trim - Instrument Panel - Main (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the vent finisher. See
Finisher - Vent (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the screw that attaches the RH front vent to the instrument panel,
and then pull the RH side of the RH front vent to release it from the
instrument panel.
Torque 2.3 Nm
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the RH front vent, and then
remove the RH front vent from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
If the vehicle is RHD, make sure not to dislodge the foam block in the cavity
where the front RH vent installs.
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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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SPECIAL TOOLS
Wheel Trim Removal Tool (1044206-00-A)
Remove
Remove the wheel cap according to the type of wheel.
18 inch pinwheel wheel: See step
2
19 inch stiletto wheel: See step
3
Gently pull the wheel cap with both hands to release the clips that
attach the wheel cap to the wh
Remove
Open the trunk, and support the trunk in the open position.
Release the clip that attaches the lower end of the LH trunk gas strut
to the hinge on the vehicle.
Release the clip that attaches the upper end of the LH trunk gas strut
to the hinge on the trunk lid, and then r