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
Instrument Panel -- Model 3
- Instrument Panel
- Beam - Cross Car (LHD) - Remove and Replace
- Beam - Cross Car (RHD) - Remove and Replace
- Cover - Airbag - Knee - Driver - Remove and Replace
- Cover - Airbag - Knee - Front Passenger - Remove and Replace
- Cover - Footwell - Driver - Remove and Replace
- Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) - Remove and Replace
- Cover - Footwell - Passenger (RHD) - Remove and Replace
- Damper - Glove Box - Remove and Replace
- Decor Trim - Instrument Panel - Main - Remove and Replace
- End Cap - Air Wave - LH - Remove and Replace
- End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH - Remove and Replace
- Finisher - Vent - Remove and Replace
- Glove Box (With Knee Airbags (Non-Heat Pump)) - Remove and Replace
- Glove Box (With Knee Airbags (Heat Pump)) - Remove and Replace
- Glove Box (Without Knee Airbags) - Remove and Replace
- Glove Box (Without Knee Airbags) - Remove and Replace (RHD)
- Grille - Speaker - Instrument Panel - Remove and Replace
- Housing - Center Display - Remove and Replace
- IP Carrier - Remove and Install
- IP Carrier (LHD) - Remove and Replace
- IP Carrier (RHD) - Remove and Replace
- NVH Pad - Glove Box - Remove and Replace
- Vent - Front - LH - Remove and Replace
- Vent - Front - RH - Remove and Replace
- Shroud - Upper - Steering Column - Remove and Replace
- Solenoid - Glove Box - Remove and Replace
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.