Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Labor Times
- Accessories and Equipment
- Accessories Control Systems
- Anti-theft Systems
- Collision Avoidance
- Data Link Connectors, Power And Ground Distribution
- Drivers Assistance Systems - ADAS
- Entertainment Systems
- Exterior Lights
- Gauges and Instrument Panels
- Headlights
- Mirrors
- Seats
- Warning Systems
- Window Motors and Regulators
- Wiper & Washer Systems
- Body and Frame
- Brakes
- Drivelines and Axles
- Axle Shafts - Front
- Axle Shafts - Rear
- Differentials and Drive Axles - Front
- Differentials and Drive Axles - Rear
- Driveline and Axle Control Systems - Front
- Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC)
- A/C Compressor
- Automatic HVAC System
- Heater
- HVAC Control Systems
- Manual HVAC System
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain
- Battery Management Systems
- Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
- Electric Vehicle Control Module
- High Voltage Battery
- High Voltage Battery BUSBAR
- High Voltage Battery Control Module
- High Voltage Battery Fuse
- High Voltage Contactor
- High Voltage Control Module
- High Voltage Inverter
- High Voltage Junction Box
- High Voltage System
- High Voltage Wire Harness
- High Voltage Wire Harness Connector
- Plug-In Charge Lid Actuator
- Plug-In Charge Lid Control Module
- Plug-In Charge Lid Opener Cable
- Plug-In Charge Lid Opener Lock
- Plug-In Charge Receptacle
- Plug-In Charger Assembly
- Cooling Systems
- Air Flow Shutter Assembly
- Air Flow Shutter Louver
- Coolant Connecting Pipe
- Coolant Flow Control Valve
- Coolant Flow Control Valve Actuator
- Coolant Hose
- Coolant Level Sensor
- Coolant Reservoir
- Coolant Temperature Sensor
- Coolant Tube
- Cooling Fan
- Cooling Fan Control Module
- Cooling Fan Module
- Cooling System
- Radiator
- Radiator Hose
- Shut Off Valve
- Water Pump
- Electric Motor Systems
- Battery Management Systems
- Restraints
- Steering
- Suspension
- Front Suspension
- Rear Suspension
- Suspension Control Systems
- Wheel Alignment
- Wheel and Tire Systems
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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