Tesla Model 3: Actuator - Upper Mode- Remove
Install
- Position the upper mode actuator onto the HVAC assembly; align the guide
and push the actuator towards the left to install.
- Install the bolts that attach the upper mode actuator to the HVAC
assembly.
Torque 1.2 Nm
- Connect the upper mode actuator electrical connector.
- Install the clips that attach the instrument panel harness to the RH
side of the HVAC assembly.
- Install the RH footwell duct. See
Duct - Footwell - RH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the glove box. See
Glove Box (LHD) (Remove and Replace)
- Install the main instrument panel decor trim. See
Decor Trim - Instrument Panel - Main (Remove and Replace).
- Install the RH air wave end cap. See
End Cap - Air Wave - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the front passenger knee airbag. See
Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
- Install the passenger footwell cover. See
Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
- Install the RH center console side panel carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the front passenger floormat.
- Install the RH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH air wave end cap. See
End Cap - Air Wave - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Reconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Install the 2nd lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
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Remove
Remove the LH front vent. See
Vent - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the bolts that attach the LH vent actuator to the vent, and then
remove the LH vent actuator.
Install
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Remove
Remove the RH front vent. See
Vent - Front - RH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the screws that attach the RH vent actuator to the RH front vent,
and then remove the actuator from the
Remove
Remove the rear fascia. See
Fascia - Rear (Remove and Install).
Press downward at the top to release the tabs that attach the air
extractor to the body, then swing the upper portion
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Install
Use an IPA wipe to clean the area around the openings where the flood
ports were removed.
Install a 2nd generation flood port into the opening at the LH underside
of the HV battery penthouse.
Note: Press up firmly to fully seat the flood port and fasten the
clips (x8) internally
Remove
Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Drain the gearbox fluid from the rear drive unit. See
Gearbox Fluid - Rear Drive Unit (Drain and Refill).
Remove the bolts that attach the oil pump to the rear drive unit, and
then remove the pump from the rear drive