Parts And Accessories - Tesla MODEL 3 2012 Owner's Manual

Parts, Accessories, and
Modifications
Use only genuine Tesla parts and accessories. Tesla
performs rigorous testing on parts to ensure their
suitability, safety, and reliability. Purchase these parts
from Tesla, where they are professionally installed and
where you can receive expert advice about
modifications to Model 3. Accessories are available for
purchase from Tesla stores or online at www.tesla.com.
NOTE: Some accessories may not be available in your
market region.
Tesla is unable to assess parts manufactured by other
distributors and therefore accepts no responsibility if
you use non-Tesla parts on Model 3.
WARNING: Installing non-approved parts and
accessories, or performing non-approved
modifications, can affect the performance of
Model 3 and the safety of its occupants. Any
damage caused by using or installing non-
approved parts, or by performing non-approved
modifications, is not covered by the warranty.
WARNING: Tesla does not accept liability for
death, personal injury or damage that occurs if you
use or install non-approved accessories or make
non-approved modifications.
Body Repairs
If your Model 3 is in a collision, contact Tesla or a Tesla-
approved Body Shop to ensure that it is repaired with
genuine Tesla parts. Tesla has selected and approved
body shops that meet strict requirements for training,
equipment, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Some repair shops and insurance companies might
suggest using non-original equipment or salvaged parts
to save money. However, these parts do not meet Tesla's
high standards for quality, fit and corrosion resistance. In
addition, non-original equipment and salvaged parts
(and any damage or failures they might cause) are not
covered by the warranty.
Replacing Cabin Filters
Model 3 has air filters that prevent pollen, industrial
fallout, road dust, and other particles from entering the
cabin through the vents. Tesla recommends replacing
these filters every 2 years (every year in China). Cabin
filters can be purchased at the
To replace the cabin filters:
1. Turn off the climate control system.
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Parts and Accessories

2. Move the front passenger seat fully rearwards and
remove the front passenger floor mat.
3. Working from top-to-bottom, use a trim tool to
carefully release the right side panel from the center
console.
4. Use a clip pry tool to carefully release the push clips
that secure the front passenger footwell cover to the
instrument panel. Then, while supporting the footwell
cover, disconnect the two electrical connectors and
move the footwell cover aside.
5. Remove the T20 screw that secures the cabin filter
cover to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
(HVAC) module then release the cabin filter cover
and move it aside.
NOTE: If the HVAC module does not have a cabin
filter cover, reinstall the trim panels and contact Tesla.
WARNING: Do not stretch, bend, or otherwise
damage the orange High Voltage (HV) cables
that are attached to the cabin filter cover. If the
HV cables are damaged, immediately
discontinue this procedure. HV shock can result
in serious injury or death.
6. Fold the upper cabin filter's tab upward and the
lower filter's tab downward.
7. Holding the tab on the upper cabin filter, pull the
upper filter out from the HVAC module.
8. Holding the tab on the lower cabin filter, pull the
lower filter upwards and then out from the HVAC
module.
9. Ensuring that the arrows on both new filters face
towards the rear of the vehicle, insert the lower cabin
filter into the HVAC module and lower it into place.
Then, insert the upper cabin filter above it.
10. Fold the tabs inward so that the cabin filter cover can
be installed.
11. Install the cabin filter cover by engaging the lower
cover tab then securing the T20 screw using. Tighten
the screw to 1.2 Nm/0.89 ft-lbs.
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