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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTESLA2018MODEL 3 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCOMMUNICATION DEVICESELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2 OF 2) -- MODEL 3EXTERIOR LIGHTSHEADLIGHT - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACEREMOVE
2018 Tesla Model 3 Base

Headlight - LH - Remove and Replace: Remove

2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Remove
  1. Enable Service Mode. See Service Mode .
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  3. Remove the cabin intake duct. See DUCT - CABIN INTAKE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Remove the hood latch cover. See COVER - HOOD LATCH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  5. Remove the underhood storage unit. See UNDERHOOD STORAGE UNIT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  6. Remove the front fascia. See FASCIA - FRONT (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the LH headlight.
    NOTE: If the connector has a red locking tab:  DO NOT push down on the red locking tab. Pull the tab away from the connector until the connector is unlocked, and then continue pulling to release the connector.
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  8. Remove the bolt that attaches the fender bracket to the body, and then remove the bracket from the vehicle.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T20 socket
    • in std ratchet
    • in torque wrench (installation only)
    • 4 in extension

    G00656939Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Remove the fastener(s) that attach the LH headlight to the body.
    NOTE: The headlight might not be equipped with a lower fastener.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
    • 1/4 in std ratchet
    • 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
    • 2 in extension
    G14744264Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G14744265Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. Remove the headlight from the vehicle.
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