Model 3 Do It Yourself

Front and Rear Trunk

  • Opening Hood with No Power
  • Replacing Hood Struts
  • Replacing Trunk Struts
  • Do It Yourself
  • General Information
    • How to Schedule Service
    • Vehicle Service Intervals
    • Normal Operating Sounds
  • Restarting and Powercycling
    • Power Cycling the Vehicle
    • Restarting the Touchscreen
  • Connecting and Pairing
    • Adding and Removing Keys
    • Wi-Fi
    • Pairing a Bluetooth Phone
    • Programming Smart Garage Doors
  • Wheels, Tires, and Brakes
    • Burnishing the Brakes
    • Checking and Adjusting Tire Pressures
    • Removing and Installing Aero Covers
    • Removing and Installing Lug Nut Covers
    • Removing Rocks/Debris From Brake Shield
    • Checking Tire Tread Depth
  • Wipers and Washers
    • Cleaning Washer Jets
    • Replacing Wiper Blades
    • Topping Up Windshield Washer Fluid
  • Doors and Unlocking
    • Applying WD-40 to Door Handle Pivot Pins
    • Removing Ice From Door Handle
    • Unlocking and Starting Using Mobile App
  • Climate Components
    • Replacing Cabin Filters
  • Calibrate Cameras and Windows
    • Calibrating Windows
    • Drive to Calibrate Cameras
    • Inspecting the Puddle Lights
  • Front and Rear Trunk
    • Opening Hood with No Power
    • Replacing Hood Struts
    • Replacing Trunk Struts
  • Accessories
    • Connecting and Disconnecting Tow Hitch (Europe)
    • Installing Front License Plate Bracket
    • Installing Paint Protection Film Kit
    • Installing Mud Flaps and Splash Guards
    • Swapping Mud Flaps and Splash Guards
    • Installing Phone Charging Cable
    • Replacing the Key Fob Battery
    • Removing and Reinstalling the Front Seat Headrest
  • Towing
  • Low Voltage Battery
    • Jump Starting the Low Voltage (Lead-Acid) Battery
    • Jump Starting the Low Voltage (Lithium-Ion) Battery
    • Replacing the Low Voltage Lead-Acid Battery
  • Charging
    • Charge Port Status Lights
    • Gen 2 Mobile Connector Status Lights
    • Manually Releasing Charge Cable
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