24/01/2024 18:06:34

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

Correction code 18103202 3.42 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.

  • 2024-01-25: Added a note to remind that the IP harness is not necessary to be separated from the cross car beam when removing the cross car beam.

Remove

  1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  3. Open all doors and lower all windows.
  4. Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the LH and RH wiper arms. See Wiper Arms (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the LH and RH shock tower covers. See Cover - Shock Tower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the wiper module. See Wiper Module (Remove and Replace).
  10. Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the windshield washer reservoir.
  11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the windshield washer reservoir.
  12. Remove the outer HVAC plenum duct. See Duct - HVAC Plenum - Outer (Remove and Replace).
  13. Remove the inner HVAC plenum duct. See Duct - HVAC Plenum - Inner (Remove and Replace).
  14. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  15. Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  16. Remove the LH front wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  17. Remove the windshield washer reservoir. See Reservoir - Windshield Washer (Remove and Replace).
  18. Fully release the rear park brake calipers. See Parking Brake - Caliper - Rear - LH (Release).
  19. Install the LH front wheel arch liner.
  20. Install the LH front wheel, but do not fully tighten the lug nuts at this time.
  21. Lower the vehicle.
  22. With an assistant, push the vehicle away from the lift.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Secure the vehicle with wheel chocks.
  23. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  24. Remove the LH and RH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  25. Remove the LH and RH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  26. Remove the LH and RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  27. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  28. Remove the driver and front passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  29. Remove the driver seat. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  30. Remove the driver knee airbag. See Airbag - Knee - Driver (Remove and Install).
  31. Remove the LH footwell duct. See Duct - Footwell - LH (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  32. Remove the center console. See Center Console (Remove and Install).
  33. Remove the front passenger knee airbag. See Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  34. Remove the main instrument panel decor trim. See Decor Trim - Instrument Panel - Main (Remove and Replace).
  35. Remove the LH and RH air wave end cap. See End Cap - Air Wave - LH (Remove and Replace).
  36. Remove the glove box. See Glove Box - With Knee Airbags (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace).
  37. Remove the RH footwell duct. See Duct - Footwell - LH (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  38. Remove the RH air wave duct. See Duct - Air Wave - RH (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  39. Remove the driver air bag. See Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  40. Remove the steering wheel. See Steering Wheel (Remove and Install).
  41. Remove the steering column control module. See Module - Steering Column Control (Remove and Replace).
  42. Remove the touchscreen. See Touchscreen (Remove and Replace).
  43. Remove the LH front vent. See Vent - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  44. Remove the RH front vent. See Vent - Front - RH (Remove and Replace).
  45. Remove the LH, center, and RH dash speakers. See Speaker - Dash - LH (Remove and Replace).
  46. Remove the IP carrier. See IP Carrier (Remove and Install).
  47. Remove the LH air wave duct. See Duct - Air Wave - LH (LHD) (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace).
  48. Remove the LH front carpet. See Carpet - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  49. Remove the RH front carpet. See Carpet - Front - RH (Remove and Replace).
  50. Remove the cross car beam. See Beam - Cross Car (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    No need to separate the IP harness from the cross car beam.
  51. Release the clips (x5) that attach the RH and LH floor ducting to the floor, and remove the ducting.
  52. Remove the bolt that attaches the HVAC module to the body.
  53. Remove the bolt that attaches the lower LH side of the HVAC assembly to the vehicle.
  54. Remove the screws (x3) that attach the HVAC fan motor to the HVAC assembly
  55. Slightly move the HVAC assembly towards the RH side of the vehicle and rotate the blower motor towards the rear of the vehicle, and then remove the motor from the HVAC assembly.

Install

  1. Slightly move the HVAC assembly towards the RH side of the vehicle and position the HVAC fan motor on the HVAC assembly.
  2. Install the screws (x3) that attach the HVAC fan motor to the HVAC assembly.
    1.2 Nm (.9 lbs-ft)
  3. Install the bolt that attaches the lower LH side of the HVAC assembly to the vehicle.
    5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft)
  4. Install the bolt that attaches the HVAC module to the body.
    5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft)
  5. Install the RH and LH floor ducting to the vehicle, and install the clips (x5) that attach floor ducting to the floor.
  6. Install the cross car beam together with the IP harness. See Beam - Cross Car (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the LH front carpet. See Carpet - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Install the RH front carpet. See Carpet - Front - RH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Install the LH air wave duct. See Duct - Air Wave - LH (LHD) (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace).
  10. Install the IP carrier. See IP Carrier (Remove and Install).
  11. Install the LH, center, and RH dash speakers. See Speaker - Dash - LH (Remove and Replace).
  12. Install the LH front vent. See Vent - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  13. Install the RH front vent. See Vent - Front - RH (Remove and Replace).
  14. Install the RH air wave duct. See Duct - Air Wave - RH (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  15. Install the RH footwell duct. See Duct - Footwell - LH (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  16. Install the glove box. See Glove Box - With Knee Airbags (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace).
  17. Install the main instrument panel decor trim. See Decor Trim - Instrument Panel - Main (Remove and Replace).
  18. Install the LH and RH air wave end cap. See End Cap - Air Wave - LH (Remove and Replace).
  19. Install the touchscreen. See Touchscreen (Remove and Replace).
  20. Install the steering column control module. See Module - Steering Column Control (Remove and Replace).
  21. Install the steering wheel. See Steering Wheel (Remove and Install).
  22. Install the driver air bag. See Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  23. Install the center console. See Center Console (Remove and Install).
  24. Install the front passenger knee airbag. See Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  25. Install the LH footwell duct. See Duct - Footwell - LH (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
  26. Install the driver knee airbag. See Airbag - Knee - Driver (Remove and Install).
  27. Install the driver and front passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  28. With an assistant, push the vehicle onto a lift.
  29. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  30. Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  31. Remove the LH front wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  32. Install the windshield washer reservoir. See Reservoir - Windshield Washer (Remove and Replace).
  33. Install the LH front wheel arch liner.
  34. Install the LH front wheel, but do not fully tighten the lug nuts at this time.
  35. Lower the vehicle.
  36. Torque the LH front wheel, and then install the LH front wheel center cap.
    175 Nm (129.1 lbs-ft)
  37. Install the inner HVAC plenum duct. See Duct - HVAC Plenum - Inner (Remove and Replace).
  38. Install the outer HVAC plenum duct. See Duct - HVAC Plenum - Outer (Remove and Replace).
  39. Install the wiper module. See Wiper Module (Remove and Replace).
  40. Install the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
  41. Install the LH and RH shock tower covers. See Cover - Shock Tower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  42. Install the LH and RH wiper arms. See Wiper Arms (Remove and Replace).
  43. With an assistant, push the vehicle away from the lift.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Secure the vehicle with wheel chocks.
  44. Install the driver seat. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  45. Install the LH and RH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  46. Install the LH and RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  47. Install the LH and RH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  48. Install the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  49. Reconnect 12V/LV power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect)
  50. Install the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
  51. Install the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
  52. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  53. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  54. Verify the correct operation of the windshield washers and wipers.
  55. Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  56. Move the LH and RH front seats to their original positions.
  57. Raise all windows and close all doors.