Tesla Model S: Carpet - Underhood Storage (Remove and Install)
Removal
- Open the hood.
- Remove the lower carpet from the underhood storage area.
- Remove the upper trim panel by pulling down on the bottom, then
pulling out toward the front of the vehicle.
- Inspect the Dual Lock fasteners (x6) on both the upper trim
panel and the frunk interior. If any are loose or damaged:
- Remove and discard the loose or damaged piece.
- Clean the area with an alcohol wipe.
- Attach a new piece of Dual Lock fastener.
- Unscrew the knobs (x4) at the rear of the frunk.
- Pull each side panel away from the screws and release it from
the clip on the extrusion at the back of the frunk.
- Pull the carpeted side panels out from the rubber seal that runs
around the top of the frunk.
Caution: Do not loosen or remove the seal.
- Pull the front latch cover toward the back of the frunk and
release the carpeted side panels from underneath it.
- Inspect the extrusions (x2) at the back of the frunk. If either
is loose or damaged:
- Remove and discard the damaged part.
- Clean the surface with an alcohol wipe.
- Replace the extrusion.
- Remove the underhood storage carpet.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
Peel back the carpeting at the front of the underhood storage
unit.
Disconnect the emergenc
Removal
Remove driver seat (refer to procedure)
Remove passenger seat.
Remove driver footrest (refer to procedure)
Remove LH sill panel trim (refer to procedure)
Remove RH sil
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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Warning: Do not work on an incorrectly supported
vehicle.
Climate controls are available at the bottom of the touchscreen. By default,
climate control is set to Auto, which
maintains optimum comfort in all but the most severe weather conditions. When
you adjust the cabin temperature
while in the Auto setting, the system automatically adjusts the heatin