Tesla Model S: Motor - Fan assembly - HVAC (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Power the passenger seat fully rearward for access.
- Remove the passenger footwell closing trim (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect the fan harness connector and position the harness
aside.
- Remove the screw that secures the heating duct to the HVAC
assembly (torque 1 Nm).
- Remove the screws (x3) that secure the fan housing to the HVAC
assembly (torque 1 Nm).
- Release the fan housing from the HVAC assembly and maneuver it
past the heater duct.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
- Remove the HVAC fan assembly from the vehicle.
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
- Remove the screws (x3) that secure the fan and motor to the
housing.
- Remove the fan and motor from the fan housing.
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Installation
Note: Remove debris from the fan housing prior to
installation.
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Removal
Remove the LH closeout extension assembly (refer to procedure).
Note: For vehicles built with the cold weather
package between May 31, 2013 and July 11
Remove
Perform the electrical isolation procedure (refer to procedure).
Remove the RH steering brace:
Remove the bolt that secures the steering brace to
Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
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Removal
Fold the RH 2nd row back rest.
Loosen the 2nd row center console tether strap behind the center
seat.
Unclip the tether latch from the child seat anchor.
Pull the tether out between the seat and the back re
OK to drive - Use brake pedal as needed
Regenerative braking performance is temporarily reduced. The expected amount
of automatic deceleration is not
available when you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal while driving.
Your vehicle is OK to drive.
Use the brake pedal as needed to slow your