06/06/2024 09:40:12

Filter - Cabin (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18100102 0.18 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.

  • 2024-06-06: Added cabin filter health score reset for SW versions 2024.14+
  • 2024-04-09: Updated procedures to accommodate cabin filter covers with top screws and bottom screws.

Remove

Figure 1. Animated demonstration for cabin filter cover with top screw
  1. Turn off the climate control system.
  2. Remove the RH side center console side panel carpet. See Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Use the clip tool to remove tabs Release RH footwell assembly from IP.
  4. Inspect how the cabin filter cover is attached to the HVAC unit.
  5. If the cabin filter cover is attached with tabs: Release the tab at the bottom of the cabin filter cover, and then move the cover aside.
  6. If the cabin filter cover is attached with a screw at the top of the cover: Remove the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  7. If the cabin filter cover is attached with a screw regardless if at the top or bottom of the cover: Remove the screw that attaches the cabin filter cover to the HVAC unit, and then move the cabin filter cover aside.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Location of the screw on heatpump models is at the bottom of the cabin filter cover
  8. Fold the filter tabs outward, and then pull the upper filter out of the filter housing.
  9. After the upper filter is removed, raise the lower filter up and out of the filter housing.

Install

  1. Install the lower filter into the filter housing, with the arrows pointing to the rear of the vehicle.
  2. Install the upper filter into the filter housing, with the arrows pointing to the rear of the vehicle, and then fold the filter tabs inward.
  3. If the cabin filter cover is attached with a screw regardless if at the top or bottom of the cover: Install the cabin filter cover on the HVAC unit, and then install the screw that attaches the cabin filter cover to the HVAC unit.
    1.2 Nm (.9 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Engage the lower cover tab before fastening the cover.
  4. If the cabin filter cover is attached with a screw at the top of the cover: Install the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  5. If the cabin filter cover is attached with tabs: Install the upper tab of the cabin filter cover in the slot of the HVAC unit, and then install the lower tab of the cabin filter cover.
  6. Install the RH side center console side panel carpet. See Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Check whether the vehicle cabin filter health score requires reset: On the vehicle touchscreen, touch Controls (vehicle icon) > Software, and then scroll down to display the vehicle software version.
    • If the vehicle software version is older than 2024.14, the cabin filter health score does not need to be reset. Skip to the next step in this procedure.
    • If the vehicle software version is 2024.14 or newer:
      1. Enable Service Mode. See Service Mode.
      2. For Model 3 with PTC heater: In the Service Mode menu, touch Thermal (snowflake icon), and in the "Air Filter Diagnostics" section, touch Reset Filter Health. The cabin filter health score is now reset for PTC heater Model 3. Skip to the next step in this procedure.
      3. For Model 3 with Heat Pump: In the Service Mode menu, touch Thermal (snowflake icon) > HVAC > Right, and then touch Cabin Filter > Reset Cabin Filter Score.
      4. The cabin filter health score is now reset. Continue to the next step in this procedure.
    Figure 2. Reset cabin filter health score for PTC heater Model 3
    Figure 3. Reset cabin filter health score for Heat Pump Model 3—Model Y shown; Model 3 similar