Tesla Model 3: Filter - Cabin (Remove and Replace)
Remove
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- Turn off the climate control system.
- Remove the RH side center console side panel carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the passenger footwell cover. See
Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the screw that attaches the cabin filter cover to the HVAC
module, and then move the cabin filter cover aside.
- Fold the filter tabs outward, and then pull the upper filter out of the
filter housing.
- After the upper filter is removed, raise the lower filter up and out of
the filter housing.
Install
- Install the lower filter into the filter housing, with the arrows
pointing to the rear of the vehicle.
- Install the upper filter into the filter housing, with the arrows
pointing to the rear of the vehicle, and then fold the filter tabs inward.
- Install the cabin filter cover onto the HVAC module, and then install
the screw that attaches the cabin filter cover to the HVAC module.
Torque 1.2 Nm
Note: Engage the lower cover tab before fastening the cover.
- Install the passenger footwell cover. See
Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
- Install the RH side center console side panel carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Remove
Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 post lift. See
Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the 2nd row low
Install
Install the sealing plate onto the new PTC heater.
Note: Failure to transfer the sealing plate has the potential of
introducing air or water leakage.
Slide the PTC heater into the HVAC a
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Remove
Remove the rear fascia.
Release the clips that attach the rear Bluetooth passive entry antenna
electrical harness to the center rear bracket assembly.
Remove rear Bluetooth passive entry antenna.
Remove the bolts that attach the center rear bracket to the body, and
then re
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the bolster bracket, and remove the
bracket fro