Tesla Model 3: Grille - Speaker - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH middle A-pillar trims. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH upper A-Pillar trims. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Release the clips that attach the speaker grille to the body. Rotate the
rear of the speaker grille upwards, and then pull the grille towards the
rear of the vehicle to remove it.
Install
- Position the instrument panel speaker grille into position on the
instrument panel.
- Attach the clips that secure the instrument panel grille to the vehicle.
Use a plastic pry stick to press the vertical clips forward to assist with
inserting them into the IP carrier.
Note: Make sure of the following:
- The instrument panel speaker grille forward hooks are fully engaged
into the IP carrier.
- There is no gap at the bottom of the windshield.
- Use Toolbox to perform a defrost functionality test to make sure the
speaker grille
- Install the LH and RH upper A-Pillar trims. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH and RH middle A-pillar trims. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Remove
Remove the touchscreen. See
Touchscreen (Remove and Replace).
Remove the screws that attach the center display housing to the
touchscreen, and then slide the center display housing
Remove
Remove the LH and RH lower A-pillar trim. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH and RH upper A-pillar trims. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and
Remove
Remove the IP carrier. See
IP Carrier (Remove and Install).
Remove the upper gap hider nuts from the IP carrier.
Remove the screws that attach the LH and RH side window defroster ducts
SEE MORE:
SPECIAL TOOLS
Rivnut Install Kit, for NA (1054712-00-A )Rivnut Install Kit, for EMEA
(1054712-01-A )
Service rivnut (1004296-00-A)Service bolt (1015888-00-C)
Warning: The side impact airbag deployment depends on the front door sensor's
ability to detect a side impact from air pressure. Make sure
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 up.
Remove the TXV O-ring seals (x2) from the HVAC assembly.
Release the clips that attach the