29/02/2024 10:18:02

Blend Door Actuator - HVAC (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1810021082 FRT 0.36 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

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Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT, although it has been validated. Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Remove

  1. Remove the lower instrument panel. See Dash Panel - Instrument Panel Lower Assembly (Remove and Install).
  2. Remove the glove box assembly. See Dash Panel - IP Glovebox Assembly (Remove and Install).
  3. Remove the fasteners (x3) that attach the RH instrument panel downleg to the vehicle, and then remove the downleg from the vehicle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  4. Remove the screws (x3) that attach the blend door actuator assembly to the vehicle, rotate the actuator arms to align keyways to release the assembly, and then remove the assembly from the vehicle.
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    Note
    Note the arm positions before removal.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 bit

Install

  1. Position the blend door actuator assembly to the vehicle, and then install the screws (x3) that attach the assembly to the vehicle.
    1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Make sure the actuator arms are positioned correctly before installation.
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    Note
    Move the blend doors as required to match the new actuator.
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    Note
    Rotate the actuator arms to align keyways before installation.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 bit
  2. Remove the fasteners (x3) that attach the RH instrument panel downleg to the vehicle, and then remove the downleg from the vehicle.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    26 Nm (19.2 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    The bolt is torqued to 5 Nm and the nuts (x2) are torqued to 26 Nm.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  3. Install the glove box assembly. See Dash Panel - IP Glovebox Assembly (Remove and Install).
  4. Install the lower instrument panel. See Dash Panel - Instrument Panel Lower Assembly (Remove and Install).