Tesla Model 3: Evaporator (Clean)
Remove
- Remove the cabin filters. See
Remove.
- Attach the hose to the evaporator cleaner bottle.
- Insert the hose in the HVAC filter housing, and then spray the entire
bottle on the evaporator.
Note: Be sure to coat the entire evaporator with the
cleaning solution.
- Let the cleaning solution sit on the evaporator for 15 minutes.
Install
- Install new cabin filters. See
Install
- Once the cleaning solution has sat for 15 minutes, turn on the A/C, set
the temperature to LO, set the fan speed to the highest setting, and turn
off air recirculation
HVAC drain on Dual Motor vehicle shown, RWD vehicle HVAC drain is in
the same location
- The cleaning foam will exit through the HVAC drain. End this procedure
once clean water is observed exiting the HVAC drain.
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Remove
Remove the HVAC assembly. See
HVAC Assembly (Remove and Replace).
Put the HVAC assembly on a working surface. Make sure that the HVAC
assembly is on its side with the HVAC inlet facing
Install
Install the new evaporator into the HVAC assembly.
Caution:
Do not damage the temperature sensor when installing the new evaporator
into the HVAC assembly.
Note: Make sure that the evap
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Remove
Remove the LH front door trim panel. See
Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
Remove the LH front door inner belt seal from the door. See
Seal - Inner Belt - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the mirror electrical harness from the connectors.
Install
Position the subframe lifting tool against the front subframe, and then
attach the straps (x3) to the subframe.
Note: Make sure to align the two subframe lifting tool guides with
the front subframe.
Lower the front drive unit onto the front subframe
Note: Make sure not to move the r