09/09/2022 14:59:20

Blower Motor - HVAC (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18103202 1.44 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

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.

Open LH front door
Lower LH and RH front windows
Move LH front seat backward
Remove LH IP end cap

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7x clips, 1x datum, Ensure clip at IP carrier is released fully before removal
Remove LH mid A-pillar trim

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2x clips, 3x datums, Release clips from upper A-pillar and IP sub assembly, Lift mid A-pillar trim out of lower A-pillar trim
Remove IP LH mid panel

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6x tabs
Remove LH sunvisor bezel

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6x clips, 1x tab, Release clips, then slide bezel towards front of vehicle to release
Remove bolts securing LH upper A-pillar to body

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2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Discard nut after removal
Remove LH upper A-pillar from vehicle

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1x connector, 2x datums, Rotate pillar inboard to access connector, Release datums upward out of IP sub assembly
Adjust steering column fully rearward and fully down

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Via UI > Controls > Steering , Use left steering wheel scroll wheel to adjust steering column
Open RH front door
Move RH front seat backward
Open hood

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Via center display > Controls > Frunk Open
Power off vehicle via center display

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Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
Remove rear underhood apron

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11x clips, 2x datums
Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop

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2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection, Release red lock tab on FRL
Remove RH IP end cap

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3x clips
Remove RH mid A-pillar trim

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2x clips, 3x datums, Release clips from upper A-pillar and IP sub assembly, Lift mid A-pillar trim out of lower A-pillar trim
Remove RH front sill plate

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8x clips, 3x datums
Remove RH lower A-pillar trim

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1x bolt, T25, 5 Nm, 2x clips, 1x datum
Remove RH sunvisor bezel

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6x clips, 1x tab, Release clips, then slide bezel towards front of vehicle to release
Remove bolts securing RH upper A-pillar to body

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2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Discard nut after removal
Remove RH upper A-pillar from vehicle

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1x connector, 2x datums, Rotate pillar inboard to access connector, Release datums upward out of IP sub assembly
Release phone dock

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4x clips, 2x datums, Pull up at bottom and swing out from under instrument panel
Remove phone dock

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3x connectors, 1x clip, Take caution to release connector locks before pulling straight out of each socket to avoid damage
Release IP service panel

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2x tabs, 4x datums, Release top tabs and slide rearward
Release diagnostic and CAN harnesses from IP service panel

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2x clips
Remove IP service panel

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1x connector
Remove center display bracket bolts

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2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Remove center display shroud

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3x tabs, Slide display outwards until shroud fully clears IP and support, Release the bottom tabs and pull upward
Release center display coax and power connectors

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2x connectors, 1x clip, Slide display rearward outwards from IP bracket and support during connector release
Remove center display

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Slide rearward, Place on soft clean surface
Remove IP closeout panel

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4x tabs
Remove IP RH mid Panel

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14x tabs, 2 datums
Remove IP Decor

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21x clips, 6x datums, 4x connectors, Release each IP decor connector clip from IP carrier then disconnect from IP harness
Remove RH front floor mat
Remove RH footwell cover

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3x magnets, 1x connector, 4x datums
Remove RH console side carpet

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11x clips, 2x datums
Remove fasteners securing RH knee air bag assembly to vehicle

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2x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, 1x clip
Remove the RH knee air bag assembly from vehicle

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2x connectors, 1x clip, 6x tabs
Release glove box

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5x screws, T20, 3 Nm
Release glove box connectors

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3x connectors
Remove USB outlet

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2x screws, T20, 3 Nm, 1x clip
Remove glove box
Release passenger IP air duct temperature sensor connector

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1x connector
Remove passenger IP air duct

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2x push-pull rivets
Remove IP carrier cross beam screws

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2x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm
Release passenger IP airbag connectors

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3x connectors, Pull down spring loaded locks simultaneously to release airbag connectors
Release RH lower instrument panel

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3x screws, T20, 3 Nm
Release center lower instrument panel

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6x screws, T20, 3 Nm
Release LH lower instrument panel

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3x screws, T20, 3 Nm
Release instrument cluster harness

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1x connector, 1x clip
Release IP trim harness

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1x connector, 1x clip
Position lower instrument panel assembly away from IP sub-assembly

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6x datums, Move top edge as far rearward as possible without excessive stress on assembly
Release IP ground harness

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1x clip, 1x bolt, 10mm, 9 Nm, Note routing behind center display RH bracket
Remove IP sub-assembly

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Slide IP sub-assembly rearward, Lift assembly up from IP carrier, Ensure airwave vents and passenger air bag are clear of lower IP assembly, Remove assembly out through RH front door, Recommend assistance as needed
Remove driver IP air vent duct

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2x rivets, 1x connector, Slide outboard and up out of HVAC unit assembly
Release brake light switch

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Rotate switch counter-clockwise 45 degrees and remove from brake pedal assembly
Remove brake light switch

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1x connector, Ensure switch is in neutral position, the piston should have no spring resistance
Release HVAC blower motor harness

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1x connector 2x clips
Release HVAC blower motor

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3x screws, T20, 3 Nm
Remove HVAC blower motor

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Pull motor out of HVAC assembly, Rotate motor up and around the HVAC unit assembly and between brake pedal assembly
Install HVAC blower motor

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Rotate motor down and around the HVAC unit assembly and between brake pedal assembly into HVAC assembly
Secure HVAC blower motor

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3x screws, T20, 3 Nm, Use the T20 bit, mini ratchet and extension from the 1/2 Cut Bit Set
Install HVAC blower motor harness

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1x connector 2x clips
Inspect brake light switch

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Ensure switch is in neutral position before install, Gently rotate tab into neutral position if not set
Install brake light switch

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1x connector, Secure connector, Rotate clockwise until in locked position and flush to brake pedal assembly
Install driver IP air vent duct

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2x rivets, 1x connector, Slide inboard and into HVAC unit assembly
Install IP sub-assembly

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4x datums, Slide IP sub-assembly into vehicle, Ensure passenger air bag and driver vent assembly have clearance past lower IP assembly, Engage IP sub-assembly datums into dash slots, Recommend assistance
Secure IP ground harness

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1x clip, 1x bolt, 10mm, 3.5 Nm, Note routing behind center display RH bracket
Secure IP trim harness

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1x connector, 1x clip
Secure instrument cluster harness

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1x connector
Position lower instrument panel assembly into IP sub-assembly
Secure LH lower instrument panel

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3x screws, T20, 3 Nm
Secure center lower instrument panel

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6x screws, T20, 3 Nm
Secure RH lower instrument panel

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3x screws, T20, 3 Nm
Install IP carrier cross beam bolts

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2x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm
Secure passenger IP airbag connectors

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3x connectors
Install passenger IP air duct

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2x push-pull rivets
Secure passenger IP air duct temperature sensor connector

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1x connector
Install IP Decor

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21x clips, 6x datums, 4x connectors, Connect ambient bright harness, Secure each IP decor connector clip to IP carrier, Secure IP decor to lower instrument panel
Secure USB outlet

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x clip, Ensure USB socket flush in glove box
Secure glove box connectors

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3x connectors, Route harness through glove box datums
Install glove box

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5x screws, T20, 3 Nm
Install RH knee air bag assembly into vehicle

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2x connectors, 6x tabs, 1x clip, Hook tabs before fully seating, Use caution not to damage the connector/harness, Support the knee air bag while connecting the connector
Install fasteners securing RH knee air bag assembly to vehicle

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2x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, 1x clip
Install RH console side carpet

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11x clips, 2x datums
Install RH footwell cover

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3x magnets, 4x datums, 1x connector
Install RH lower A-pillar trim

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1x bolt, T25, 5 Nm, 2x clips, 1x datum
Install RH front sill plate

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8x clips, 3x datums
Install RH front floor mat
Install RH upper A-pillar to vehicle

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1x connector, 2x datums, Secure RH upper A-pillar harness, Align datums into IP sub assembly, Rotate upper A-pillar panel into position
Install bolts securing RH upper A-pillar to body

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2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Install new nut
Install RH sunvisor bezel

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6x clips, 1x tab, Insert tab and slide bezel towards rear of vehicle, then secure clips
Install RH mid A-pillar trim

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2x clips, 3x datums, Verify weather seal is seated properly
Install RH IP end cap

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3x clips
Install IP RH mid Panel

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14x tabs, 2 datums
Install IP closeout panel

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4x tabs
Route display harness behind LH display bracket
Secure center display coax and power connectors

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2x connectors, 1x clip, Ensure strain relief clip is secure to linkage arm, Replace clip if damaged
Install center display shroud

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3x tabs, Slide display downward until shroud tabs fully engages
Secure center display to IP carrier

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2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm, Slide center display into IP carrier, Start RH bolt first
Secure IP service panel connector

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1x connector
Secure diagnostic and CAN harnesses to IP service panel

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2x clips
Install IP service panel

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2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP
Install phone dock connections

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3x connectors, 1x clip
Install phone dock

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2x datums, 4 tabs, Slide datums forward into IP and secure tabs down into center console
Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector

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2x connectors, Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage upper locking tab when fully seated
Install rear underhood apron

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11x clips, 2x datums
Close hood
Move RH front seat to original position
Close RH front door
Install LH upper A-pillar to vehicle

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1x connector, 2x datums, Secure LH upper A-pillar harness, Align datums into IP sub assembly, Rotate upper A-pillar panel into position
Install bolts securing LH upper A-pillar to body

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2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Install new nut
Install LH sunvisor bezel

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6x clips, 1x tab, Insert tab and slide bezel towards rear of vehicle, then secure clips
Install IP LH mid panel

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6x tabs
Install LH mid A-pillar trim

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2x clips, 3x datums, Insert mid A-pillar trim into lower A-pillar trim, Secure clips into upper A-pillar and IP sub assembly, Verify weather seal is seated properly
Install LH IP end cap

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7x clips, 1x datum
Adjust steering column back to original position

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Via UI>Controls>Steering , Use left steering wheel scroll wheel to adjust steering column
Move LH front seat to original position
Calibrate the rear doors.

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If the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate to calibrate the rear doors.
Raise LH and RH front windows
Close LH front door