2023-05-11

Clean the Blower Motor

Correction code 18103205 0.24 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.

Procedure

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the fresh air intake duct. See Duct - Fresh Intake (Remove and Replace).
  5. Cycle the HVAC on/off to open the HVAC duct.
  6. Use a blow gun to blow shop air into the HVAC module assembly to remove dust particles from the blower motor blades.
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    Note
    Remove any loose debris from fresh air inlet seal before using blow gun.
  7. Remove and replace the cabin filter. See Filter - Cabin (Remove and Replace).
  8. Install the fresh air intake duct. See Duct - Fresh Intake (Remove and Replace).
  9. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  10. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  11. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.