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 front fascia. See
Remove.
Disconnect the harness from the low tone horn connector.
North America
Remove the bolt that attaches the horn to the carrier, and remove the
horn from the vehicle.
Torque 9 Nm
EMEA
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of
The touchscreen displays the status of Model
3 at all times. What you see depends on
whether the vehicle is:
Parked (shown below).
Driving
Charging
When Model 3 is parked, the status area
shows the gear, estimated range, and an
overhead view of the car with buttons you can
touch to o