Tesla Model S: Filter - Particulate (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the rear center underhood apron (refer to procedure).
- Release the retainers (x2) that secure the particulate filter
cover.
Note: Components have been removed in this graphic
to aid clarity.
- Remove the particulate filter cover.
- Remove the particulate filter.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Note: Clean the affected areas before installation.
Caution: Care must be taken to ensure that the particulate
filter is not kinked or twisted during installation.
Ensure that the filter housing components are assembled correctly.
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Removal
Remove cross car beam (refer to procedure).
Recover refrigerant from AC system (refer to procedure).
Disconnect AC connection to HVAC, discard 'O' rings (torque 22
Nm).
Removal
Remove glove box assembly (refer to procedure)
Disconnect actuator harness connector.
Remove screws (x3) securing recirculation actuator to HVAC
assembly (torque 1 Nm).
Removal
Remove IP carrier (refer to procedure)
Disconnect duct temperature sensor harness connector.
Remove screw securing duct to HVAC assembly and position duct
aside (torque 1
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Removal
Remove the LH diffuser tray rails (refer to procedure).
Repeat step 1 for the RH diffuser tray rails.
Remove the bolts (x9) that secure the mid aero shield panel to
the body (torque 4 Nm).
Remove the mid
The airbag indicator on the
instrument
cluster remains lit if the airbag system is
malfunctioning. The only time this indicator
should light up is briefly when Model S first
powers up, in which case it turns off within
a few seconds. If it remains lit, contact
Tesla immediately and do not dri