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
Antenna - Bluetooth Passive Entry - Front - Remove and Replace: Remove
- Raise and support the vehicle. See RAISE VEHICLE - 2 POST LIFT .
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the cabin intake duct. See DUCT - CABIN INTAKE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the hood latch cover. See COVER - HOOD LATCH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See UNDERHOOD STORAGE UNIT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the front aero shield panel. See PANEL - AERO SHIELD - FRONT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the front fascia valance. See VALANCE - FRONT FASCIA (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the front fascia. See FASCIA - FRONT (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the front Bluetooth passive entry antenna connector.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the front Bluetooth passive entry antenna to the front end carrier, and then remove the antenna from the front end carrier.
9 N.m (6.6 ft-lbs)
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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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