Tesla Model 3: Procedure

Special tools required for this procedure:
SPECIAL TOOLS
Pliers, Clip Removal (1133569-00-A)
- On a wall, measure 14.5 in (36.8 cm) from the floor, and then apply a
length of 1-inch masking tape horizontally to the wall to mark the
measurement.
- Measure 25 ft (7.62 m) from the wall, and then apply a short length of
1-inch masking tape to the floor to mark the measurement.
- Position the vehicle perpendicular to the wall, aligning the vehicle
front facia with the masking tape on the floor.
- Make sure that all 4 tires are inflated to their recommended settings.
See Tire Pressures.
Note: Do not sit in the vehicle, as this will affect fog light
height.
- Ensure that the vehicle is powered up and that the exterior lights are
set to "On" or "Auto" by touching the vehicle center display: Controls >
Quick Controls > Exterior Lights.
- Turn on the fog lights by touching the vehicle center display: Controls
> Quick Controls > Fog Lamp.

- Release the push clips (x3) that attach the LH front wheel arch liner to
the vehicle.

- Open the wheel liner to access the LH fog light adjuster.

- Insert a #2 Phillips head (100 mm/4 in) screwdriver into the adjuster,
and adjust the fog light vertically to specification.
Wall target: max -3.0" @ 25 ft, min - 4.5 " @ 25ft, ECE and SAE target: max -
0.60 deg, min - 0.85 deg.
- Repeat steps 7-8 on the RH fog light.
- Reinstall the push clips (x3) that hold the LH and RH front wheel liners
to the fascia.
- Use the vehicle center display to turn off the fog lights: Controls >
Quick Controls > Fog Lamp.
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Special tools required for this procedure:
SPECIAL TOOLS
Pliers, Clip Removal (1133569-00-A)
Headlight Tester, Beissbarth, Model 815 (1133367-00-A)
Fog lights can be tested and adjusted during the hea
Remove
Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connector from the LH rear fog/reverse
light.
Remove the nut tha
Remove
Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical connector from the license plate light.
Push the license plate light towards the
SEE MORE:
Remove the port plugs and port nuts from the replacement compressor.
Use the digital scale to weigh the replacement compressor and record its
weight.
Subtract the weight of the removed compressor from the weight of the
replacement compressor. The difference is the weight of oil to be removed
Install
Install the LH front upper control arm into the front upper control arm
mount, and then install and hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the
control arm to the mount.
Install the FUCA ride height tool onto the front upper control arm mount
at the rear outer mounting hole.