16/11/2023 15:30:58

Blower Motor - HVAC (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18103212 2.10 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.

2023-11-16: Updated procedure with new method of accessing the blower motor that does not require cross car beam removal.
2023-08-23: Updated EPB Service Mode reference.

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.

Procedure

Open all four doors

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If vehicle is being powered down, Latch rear doors to prevent accidental closure
Lower all four windows
Partially jack up LH front of vehicle

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Do not lift wheel off ground, Lift vehicle to create clearance between wheel and wheelhouse
Remove lower bolt securing washer tank to body

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1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm, Pull wheel liner aside
Lower vehicle and remove floor jack
Open hood

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Press "Open" button on touchscreen to release latch, Lift lid manually
Remove rear apron

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12x clips, Only store rear apron visible face upwards
Remove cabin intake upper duct assembly

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3x clips, Some configurations may come with 4x clips
Remove closeout panel from frunk assembly

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4x clips, 1x connector, Frunk safety switch, 3x guide tabs, Grab closeout panel from bottom then pull it upward to release clips, Disconnect switch
Remove bolts securing frunk assembly

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7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Lift up RBN covers to access upper fasteners, Newer vehicles may not be equipped with covers
Remove frunk assembly from vehicle

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12x clips, Replace any clips if broken or missing, Number of clips may vary on older vehicles
Remove RH wiper arm nut cover

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1x cover
Disconnect washer hose from RH wiper arm

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2x clips, 1x hose, Disconnect Y-tube fitting and release washer hose clips
Remove nut securing RH wiper arm to wiper module

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1x nut, 15mm, 25 Nm
Remove RH wiper arm and hose assembly from vehicle
Remove LH wiper arm nut cover

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1x cover
Disconnect washer hose from LH wiper arm

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2x clips, 1x hose, Disconnect Y-tube fitting and release washer hose clips
Remove nut securing LH wiper arm to wiper module

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1x nut, 15mm, 25 Nm
Remove LH wiper arm and hose assembly from vehicle
Remove LH shock tower cover

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2x push clips
Remove RH shock tower cover

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2x push clips
Release cowl screen from windshield and remove from vehicle

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2x push clips, 6x clips
Remove fresh air intake assembly

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2x studs, Maneuver between cowl and frunk
Remove the bolts securing wiper module

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3x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Disconnect wiper module harness

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1x connector, Do NOT place limbs within the linkage movement area as wiper arms will automatically transition to parking mode
Remove wiper module from vehicle
Release harness clip from LH side of washer tank inlet

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1x clip
Remove upper bolt securing washer tank to vehicle

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1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm
Disconnect washer pump and level sensor connectors

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2x connectors
Remove washer tank from vehicle

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2x connectors，Keep washer tank upright to keep contents from spilling
Remove bolts securing cross car beam to LH side of bulkhead

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2x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
Remove bolt securing HVAC assembly to RH side of bulkhead

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1x bolt, 10mm, 5.5 Nm, Recommend assistance to support HVAC assembly during removal
Remove bolts securing shock tower brace to LH shock tower

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2x bolts, 15mm, 55 Nm, 1x bolt, 15mm, 62 Nm, See image for torque location
Remove fasteners for RH side of shock tower brace

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2x bolts, 15mm, 55 Nm, 1x bolt, 15mm, 62 Nm, See image for torque location
Move shock tower brace assembly rearward

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Place shop rags underneath tower
Move LH front seat forward
Remove console lower rear panel

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5x clips, Insert the plastic trim tool with a 90 degree bend at the bottom of the cover and pull straight out to release
Remove LH rear exterior bolt from center console

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1x bolt, 10mm, 7 Nm
Move LH front seat backward
Remove LH front floor mat
Remove LH console side panel carpet

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12x clips, Use trim tool starting at rear edge to release upper clips, then pull bottom to release remaining clips
Remove LH front exterior hardware from center console

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2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Move RH front seat forward
Remove RH rear exterior bolt from center console

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1x bolt, 10mm, 7 Nm
Move RH front seat backward and seat back downward
Remove RH front floor mat
Remove RH console side panel carpet

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12x clips, Use trim tool starting at rear edge to release upper clips, Pull bottom to release remaining clips
Remove RH front exterior hardware from center console

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2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Power off vehicle from center display

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Via Controls > Safety > Power Off, Select Power Off button at warning dialogue box
Disconnect 12V negative terminal

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1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm, Ensure vehicle is in park, climate control system is off, and vehicle is not charging before disconnecting 12V
Disconnect first responder loop

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1x connector, Release locking tab
Disconnect the supermanifold harness from the front controller

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1x connector
Remove clip securing thermal sub assembly harness to front harness guide cover

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1x clip
Route supermanifold harness around supermanifold to HVAC AC line assembly
Remove bolt securing the steering gear assembly to intermediate shaft assembly

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1x bolt, 13mm, 18 Nm
Slide the electric steering column upward to remove it from the steering gear assembly

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May need to wiggle or use dead blow to help separate
Disconnect harness from rear of center console

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1x connector
Disconnect USB harness at right front of center console

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1x USB connector
Remove center console from vehicle

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Recommend assistance, Tilt rear of console upward, pull assembly towards rear of vehicle, then tilt front of console upward and remove through passenger side
Remove LH IP end cap

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3x clips
Remove LH mid A-pillar assembly

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1x clip, 1x tab, Release the upper clip then pull mid A-pillar upward to remove
Remove LH air wave bezel cap from main decor assembly

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2x clips, Newer vehicles are equipped with solid bezel.
Remove LH upper A-pillar trim

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3x clips, Pull inside of the upper portion of upper A-pillar, Remove 3x tether hooks by twisting and pulling away from housing, Then pull upper A-pillar upward to remove
Remove clip for LH lower A-pillar trim

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1x push clip
Remove LH lower A-pillar trim

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2x clips, 3 guide tabs, Pull rear of lower A-pillar upward to release clip then pull rearward to release front tabs from carpet
Remove screw and clips securing LH footwell cover

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2x push clips, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm
Remove connectors from LH footwell cover and remove from vehicle

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3x tabs, 1x Ethernet connector, 1x puddle light connector, APAC specific vehicles have an additional OBDII connector that will have to be disconnected
Remove fasteners securing driver knee air bag to vehicle

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1x push clip, 2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 4x patch bolts, T30, 8 Nm, Newer vehicles have 4x patch bolts, E10, Discard after removal, Support the knee air bag while lowering, The connector / harness length is very short
Disconnect the driver knee air bag and remove from vehicle

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1x connector, Release locking tabs, Then release squib from air bag, Support air bag while disconnecting, Connector release may vary
Remove the LH footwell duct from HVAC module

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1x push clip
Remove headliner harness clips on LH lower a-pillar

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2x clips
Disconnect the headliner harness connector from LH lower a-pillar

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1x connector
Disconnect the dash connector from the left body controller

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1x connector, Release locking tab and gently pull down to release connector
Disconnect the HVAC connector from the left body controller

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1x connector
Disconnect brake switch connector

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1x connector
Remove brake switch from pedal assembly

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Twist counterclockwise 45 degrees, Replace if damaged
Remove cotter clip from clevis pin on brake pedal assembly

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1x clip
Remove clevis pin from brake pedal assembly

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1x pin
Disconnect accelerator pedal connector

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1x connector, Do not push down on red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
Remove clips securing pedal harness to pedal assembly

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2x clips
Remove fasteners securing pedal assembly to vehicle

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4x nyloc nuts, 13mm, 16.5 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 13 Nm, Discard nyloc nuts after removal
Remove pedal assembly

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2x studs, Release from iBooster studs then negotiate around iBooster rod
Remove RH IP end cap

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3x clips
Remove RH mid A-pillar assembly

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1x clip, 1x tab, Release upper clip then pull mid A-pillar upward to remove from vehicle
Remove RH air wave bezel cap from main decor assembly

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2x clips, Newer vehicles are equipped with solid bezel.
Remove RH upper A-pillar trim

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3x clips, Pull inside of the upper portion of upper A-pillar, Remove 3x tether hooks by twisting and pulling away from housing, Then pull upper A-pillar upward to remove
Remove clip from RH lower A-pillar trim

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1x push clip
Remove RH lower A-pillar trim

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1x clip, 2 guide tabs, Pull rear of lower A-pillar upward to release clip then pull rearward to release front tabs from carpet
Release RH footwell assembly from IP

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4x push clips
Remove RH footwell assembly

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2x connectors
Remove main decor assembly

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15x clips, Entire decor does not need to come off for glove box removal, If you lift RH side of decor then you will have access to 3x torx screws securing top of glove box, Replace securing clips as needed
Disconnect glove box USB cable from car computer

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1x connector, Depress latch on top of USB cable to release internal latches, then release from car computer
Disconnect IP harness connectors from car computer

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2x connectors, Non EU vehicles have 3x connectors
Disconnect dash harness connector from right body controller

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1x connector
Disconnect HVAC harness connector from right body controller

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1x connector
Disconnect IP harness connectors from RH controller area

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3x connectors
Release clip from RH side of cross car beam

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1x harness clip
Release clips securing defroster grill

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8x clips, Replace any damaged clips
Pivot rear edge of defroster grill up and release tabs from IP

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6x tabs
Remove screws securing LH speaker to IP and remove speaker

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Remove screws securing center speaker to IP and remove speaker

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1x connector, 3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Remove screws securing center tweeter to IP and remove speaker

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1x connector, 2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, Discard tweeter and screws after removal
Remove screws securing RH speaker to IP and remove speaker

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Loosen bolt securing cross car beam to upper cowl

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1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm, Do not remove bolt
Remove clips securing LH front main carpet to vehicle

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3x clips, Number of clips on new vehicles may vary
Lift LH front main carpet towards LH front seat
Remove main floor duct from HVAC assembly and set aside

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Use a bungee cord as needed to secure floor duct
Remove cross beam brackets

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2x brackets, 2x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm, 2x nuts, 13mm, 25 Nm
Remove clip securing RH front main carpet to cross car beam

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1 clip
Remove bolts securing cross car beam to body

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4x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm, Located at LH and RH A-pillars
Move IP and HVAC module rearward

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Position inflatable bags onto bulkhead and center floor, Make sure AC lines do not clash with bulkhead, Keep front doors open to prevent damage to trim panels
Release IP harness from HVAC blower motor

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1x connector, 1x clip
Remove HVAC blower motor

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3x screws, 6mm, 1.2 Nm, Push IP and HVAC module upward as needed
Install HVAC blower motor

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3x screws, 6mm, 1.2 Nm, Push IP and HVAC module upward as needed
Secure IP harness onto HVAC blower motor

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1x connector, 1x clip
Move IP and HVAC module forward

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Remove inflatable bags from bulkhead and center floor, Make sure AC lines do not clash with bulkhead, Keep front doors open to prevent damage to trim panels
Loosely install bolts securing cross car beam to body

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4x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm, Located at LH and RH A-pillars
Loosely install bolt securing cross car beam to upper cowl

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1x bolt, 13mm, 25 Nm, Do not use tools
Loosely install cross beam brackets

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2x brackets, 2x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm, 2x nuts, 13mm, 25 Nm
Torque bolts securing cross car beam to body

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4x bolts, 15mm, 29 Nm, Located at LH and RH A-pillars
Torque bolt securing cross car beam to upper cowl

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1x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
Torque cross beam brackets

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2x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm, 2x nuts, 13mm, 25 Nm
Install clip securing RH front main carpet to cross car beam

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1x clip
Install main floor duct to HVAC assembly
Install LH front main carpet into position for installation
Install clips securing LH front main cabin carpet to vehicle

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3x push clips, Number of clips on newer vehicles may vary
Install RH speaker to IP carrier

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1x connector, 3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install center tweeter to IP carrier

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1x connector, 2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
Install center speaker to IP

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Install LH speaker to IP carrier

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 1x connector
Position defroster grill and lower tabs into position on IP

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6x tabs
Secure clips securing defroster grill

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8x clips
Position pedal assembly

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2x studs, Negotiate around iBooster rod then secure onto iBooster studs
Install fasteners securing pedal assembly to vehicle

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4x nyloc nuts, 13mm, 16.5 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 13 Nm, Install new nyloc nuts
Install clips securing pedal harness to pedal assembly

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2x clips
Connect accelerator pedal connector

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1x connector, Engage locking tab
Align brake pedal to iBooster rod and install clevis pin to brake pedal assembly

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1x pin
Install cotter pin onto clevis pin clip on brake pedal assembly

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1x clip
Install brake switch onto pedal assembly

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Confirm pedal is in home position, Push switch into clip until it stops, Do not push so hard as to move pedal, Twist clockwise 90 degrees to set brake switch
Connect brake switch connector

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1x connector
Install the clip located on the RH side of cross car beam
Connect IP harness connectors to RH controller area

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3x connector
Connect HVAC harness connector to right body controller

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1x connector
Install dash harness connector to right body controller

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1x connector
Connect IP harness connectors to car computer

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2x connectors
Connect glove box USB cable to car computer

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1x connector
Install main decor assembly

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15x clips, 1x center clip
Install RH footwell assembly onto IP

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4x push clips
Connect the HVAC connector to the left body controller

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1x connector
Connect the dash connector to the left body controller

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1x connector, Fully seat connector and pull release tab into locking position
Install headliner harness clips to lower a-pillar

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2x clips
Connect headliner harness connector

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1x connector
Install the LH footwell duct into HVAC module

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1x push clip
Connect the driver knee air bag and install into vehicle

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1x connector, Use caution not to damage the connector/harness, Support the knee air bag while connecting the connector
Install fasteners securing driver knee air bag to vehicle

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4x patch bolts, E10, 8 Nm, Install new patch bolts, 2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x push clip, If vehicle equipped with T30 bolts, update to E10
Install connectors to LH footwell cover and position for installation, securing front tabs to driver air bag assembly

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3x tabs, 1x Ethernet connector, 1x puddle light connector, APAC specific vehicles have an additional OBDII connector
Install screw and clips securing LH footwell cover

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1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 2x push clips
Install RH upper A-pillar trim

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3x clips, 1x tether, Slide bottom of trim along IP and speaker grill, attach tether to body side, Set clips starting at the bottom and work up, Pull seal over trim
Install RH lower A-pillar trim

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1x clip, 2 guide tabs, Align 2 front tabs then align slot with harness bracket and then push rear clip to secure to lower B-pillar
Install clip for RH lower A-pillar trim

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1x push clip
Install RH mid A-pillar assembly

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1x clip, 1x tab, Align bottom tab then push on top clip to fully seat mid A-pillar, Make sure seal seat on top of trim
Install RH air wave bezel cap to main decor assembly

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2x clips, Newer vehicles are equipped with solid bezel.
Install RH IP end cap

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3x clips
Install LH upper A-pillar trim

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3x clips, 1x tether, Slide bottom of trim along IP and speaker grill, attach tether to body side, Set clips starting at the bottom and work up, Pull seal over trim
Install LH lower A-pillar trim

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2x clip, 3 guide tabs, Align the 2 front tabs then align the slot with harness bracket and then push rear clip to secure to lower B-pillar, fully seat seal along trim
Install clip for LH lower A-pillar trim

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1x push clip
Install LH mid A-pillar assembly

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1x clip, 1x tab, Align the bottom tab then push the top clip to fully seat mid A-pillar, Pull seal over trim
Install LH air wave bezel cap to main decor assembly

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2x clips, Newer vehicles are equipped with solid bezel.
Install LH IP end cap

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3x clips
Install center console into vehicle

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Recommend assistance, Tilt front of console downward, Slide assembly towards front of vehicle and tilt rear of console down into place
Connect USB harness at right front of center console

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1x USB connector
Connect harness to rear of center console

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1x connector
Install RH front exterior bolts to center console

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2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Install RH console side panel carpet

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1 tab, 12x clips, Position side panel and align the front tab. Push the console panel from the front towards the rear
Install RH front floor mat
Install LH front exterior bolts to center console

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2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Install LH console side panel carpet

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1 tab, 12x clips, Position side panel and align the front tab. Push the console panel from the front towards the rear
Install LH front floor mat
Slide the intermediate shaft assembly downward to install it to the steering gear assembly

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Ensure the intermediate shaft is aligned and fully seated, if necessary to align the shaft to steering gear
Install bolt securing the intermediate shaft assembly to the steering gear assembly

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1x bolt, 13mm, 18 Nm
Route supermanifold harness around supermanifold to HVAC AC line assembly
Install clip securing thermal sub assembly harness to front harness guide cover

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1x clip
Connect the supermanifold harness to the front controller

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1x connector
Connect first responder loop

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1x connector, Engage locking tab, Connect FRL before connecting 12V to avoid damage to car computer
Connect 12V negative terminal

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1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm
Move RH front seat forward
Install RH rear exterior bolt to center console

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1x bolt, 10mm, 7 Nm
Move RH front seat to original position
Move LH front seat forward
Install LH rear exterior bolt to center console

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1x bolt, 10mm, 7 Nm
Install console lower rear panel

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5x clips
Move LH front seat to original position
Move shock tower brace assembly forward

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Remove shop rags then position tower for installation
Install bolts securing shock tower brace to RH shock tower

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2x bolts, 15mm, 55 Nm, 1x bolt, 15mm, 62 Nm, See image for torque location
Install bolts securing shock tower brace to LH shock tower

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2x bolts, 15mm, 55 Nm, 1x bolt, 15mm, 62 Nm, See image for torque location
Install bolt securing HVAC assembly to RH side of bulkhead

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1x bolt, 10mm, 5.5 Nm
Install bolts securing cross car beam to LH side of bulkhead

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2x bolts, 13mm, 25 Nm
Install washer tank into position
Connect washer pump and level sensor connectors

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2x connectors
Install upper bolt securing washer tank to vehicle

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1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm
Secure harness clip onto LH side of washer tank inlet

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1x clip
Install wiper module to vehicle
Connect wiper module connector

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1x connector, Do NOT place limbs within the linkage movement area as wiper arms will automatically transition to parking mode
Install the bolts securing wiper module

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3x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Install fresh air intake assembly

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2x studs, Maneuver between cowl and frunk
Install cowl screen assembly

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2x push clips, 6x clips
Install RH shock tower cover

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2x push clips
Install LH shock tower cover

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2x push clips
Install LH wiper arm and hose assembly onto vehicle

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Washer hose shall be routed over the arm pivot joint, not under
Install nut securing LH wiper arm to wiper module

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1x nut, 15mm, 25 Nm, Make sure wiper tip is aligned between two indicators at windshield
Connect washer hose from LH wiper arm to Y-tube fitting and secure washer hose clips

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2x clips, 1x hose
Install LH wiper arm nut cover

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1x cover
Install RH wiper arm and hose assembly onto vehicle
Install nut securing RH wiper arm to wiper module

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1x nut, 15mm, 25 Nm, Make sure wiper tip is aligned between two indicators at corner of windshield
Connect washer hose from RH wiper arm

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2x clips, 1x hose, Connect to Y-tube fitting and secure washer hose clips
Install RH wiper arm nut cover

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1x cover
Install frunk assembly to vehicle

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12x clips, Make sure frunk assembly is fully seated onto clips, Number of clips may vary on older vehicles. Ensure A/C compressor HVIL harness is not pinched between frunk assembly and thermal beam
Install bolts securing frunk assembly

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7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Lower RBN covers after installing upper fasteners, Newer vehicles may not be equipped with covers
Install frunk close out panel

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4x clips, 1x connector, Frunk safety switch, 3x guide tabs, Align 3x tabs then push downward to secure clips
Install cabin intake upper duct assembly

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3x clips, Some configurations may come with 4x clips
Install rear apron

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12x clips
Close hood
Partially jack up LH front of vehicle

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Do not lift wheel off ground, Lift vehicle to create clearance between wheel and wheelhouse
Install lower bolt securing washer tank to body

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1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm, Pull wheel liner aside
Lower vehicle and remove floor jack
Raise all windows
Close all four doors

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Unlatch rear doors before closing

Model 3 Service Manual

Blower Motor - HVAC (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)

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