Tesla Model 3: Headlight - LH- Remove
It is recommended that the vehicle be powered down before executing headlight
replacement to ensure that the new headlights are recognized during vehicle
firmware update.
Remove
- Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
- Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
- Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
- Remove the front fascia. See Fascia - Front (Remove and Install).
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the LH headlight.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the fender bracket to the body, and then
remove the bracket from the vehicle.
- Remove the fastener(s) that attach the LH headlight to the body, and
then remove the headlight from the vehicle.
Note: The headlight might not be equipped with a lower fastener.
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Install
Install the LH headlight to the vehicle.
Caution: Do not damage the headlight during installation.
Install the fastener(s) that attach the LH headlight to the body.
Torque 5
Remove
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd
Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH side rail trim. See Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and
Install).
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Remove
Remove the rear subframe. See Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and
Install).
Disconnect the electrical connector from the oil pump.
Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the rear drive
unit.
Disconnect the resolver electrical connector.
Release th
Remove
Remove the front subframe assembly from the vehicle.
See Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and
Install).