Tesla Model 3: Vent - Front - RH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH air wave end caps. See
End Cap - Air Wave - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the main instrument panel decor trim. See
Decor Trim - Instrument Panel - Main (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the vent finisher. See
Finisher - Vent (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the screw that attaches the RH front vent to the instrument panel,
and then pull the RH side of the RH front vent to release it from the
instrument panel.
Torque 2.3 Nm
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the RH front vent, and then
remove the RH front vent from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
If the vehicle is RHD, make sure not to dislodge the foam block in the cavity
where the front RH vent installs.
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Remove
Remove the glove box. See
Glove Box (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
Remove and discard the NVH pad from the glove box.
Note: The NVH pad is one time use only.
Release the clips th
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the LH air wave end cap to the main
instrument pane
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Windshield Preparation
Use a razor blade and a blade scraper to remove the old urethane from
the windshield flange on the vehicle.
Install the GPS antenna into the windshield bracket, and then install
the screw that attaches the GPS antenna to the bracket.
Torque 1 Nm
Insta
Install
Set up the bushing tool to press in the new
bushing.
Note: Use cups "L", "H", and "D" when assembling
the special tool, as shown.