Tesla Model 3: Carrier - Front End (Remove and Replace)-
Remove
Remove
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the rear underhood apron.
- Remove the cabin intake duct.
- Remove the hood latch cover.
- Remove the underhood storage unit.
- Remove the front fascia assembly.
- Remove the front bumper.
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the LH front end carrier
electrical connector.
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the RH front end carrier
electrical connector.
- Release the clip that attaches the front radar sensor electrical harness
to the front end carrier.
- Remove the front radar sensor.
- Remove the HomeLink transmitter module.
- Remove the front Bluetooth passive entry antenna.
- Remove the bolts that attach the radar bracket to the front end carrier,
and remove the bracket from the vehicle.
- Remove the high tone horn.
- Remove the low tone horn.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the AGS actuator.
- Remove the ankle catcher.
- Remove the front end carrier from the vehicle and place it on a padded
surface.
- Remove the primary hood latch actuator.
- Remove the secondary hood latch actuator.
- Remove the hood latch.
- Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the front end
carrier, and then remove the electrical harness from the front end carrier.
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Install the clips that attach the front end module electrical harness to
the front end carrier.
Install the hood latch.
Install the secondary hood latch actuator.
With an assistant, position
Note:
This procedure was formulated using a release candidate or production
model. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or
near high-voltage systems and components.
Remove
Disconnect 12V power.
Remove the LH front door trim panel.
Remove the LH front door inner belt seal.
Remove the LH front door outer belt seal.
Remove the LH front window motor/regulato
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Identification Labels
Vehicle Identification Number
You can find the VIN at the following
locations:
Touch the Tesla "T" at the top center of
the touchscreen. The popup window
displays the VIN.
Stamped on a plate located at the top of
the dashboard. Can be seen by looking
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).
Loosen the nut that attaches the 12V battery upper tie down bracket to
the 12V battery strap. Torque 5 Nm
Push down and s