Install Guides

Simple, step-by-step instructions for fitting your ModelMate accessories.

Watch the HEPA filter install
  1. Turn off the climate control system.
  2. Open the front right-hand side door, then move the front right-hand side seat fully rearwards and remove the floor mat.
  3. For vehicles manufactured as of approximately February 2025: working from top-to-bottom, carefully release the right-side panel from the center console.
  4. Carefully release the push clips (or magnets) that secure the front right-hand side footwell cover to the instrument panel. Then, while supporting the footwell cover, disconnect the two electrical connectors and move the footwell cover aside. a. For the light, carefully press down on the tab while releasing the connector. b. For the speaker, carefully angle the vehicle-side connector so that the small tab releases from the hole in the footwell cover-side connector while releasing the connector.CAUTION: To avoid damage, do not pull on the wires when disconnecting the connectors. Pull from the plastic on the connectors themselves.
  5. For vehicles manufactured prior to approximately February 2025: working from top-to-bottom, use a trim tool to carefully release the right side panel from the center console.
  6. Vehicles manufactured prior to February 2025 have a 6 mm screw that secures the cabin filter to the HVAC module. Remove the screw, then release the cabin filter cover and move it aside. On some vehicles, tabs replace the 6 mm screw: use your index finger and thumb to squeeze the two tabs at the bottom of the cabin filter cover, then tilt the cover outward to remove. For vehicles manufactured as of approximately February 2025, release the cabin filter cover by squeezing the two tabs at the bottom and tilting the cover outward.
  7. Fold the upper cabin filter's pull tabs outward.
  8. Holding the tabs on the upper cabin filter, pull the upper filter out from the HVAC module. Avoid the connectors near the cabin filter opening, then holding the upper tab on the lower cabin filter, pull the lower filter upwards and then out from the HVAC module.
  9. Ensuring the yellow tab is on the top and the black side of the filter is facing the REAR of the vehicle, insert the lower cabin filter into the HVAC module and lower it into place. Then insert the upper cabin filter above it.
  10. Fold the tabs inward so that the cabin filter cover can be installed.
  11. Vehicles prior to February 2025: install the cabin filter cover by engaging the lower cover tab then securing the 6 mm screw. Tighten to 1.2 Nm / 0.89 ft-lbs (if equipped). On vehicles with tabs instead of a screw: maneuver the top notch of the cover into place, then secure the tabs at the bottom of the HVAC module.
  12. Reconnect the two electrical connectors to the components in the front right-hand side footwell cover, then re-secure the cover with the push clips (or magnets).
  13. Align the right-side panel with the front and rear locator slots on the center console, then apply pressure until all of the clips are fully secure.
  14. Reinstall the floor mat, then move the front right-hand side seat back into place.
  15. Reset the cabin air filter maintenance interval on your vehicle's maintenance summary.
Watch the puddle light install
  1. Open the left front door and fully lower the left front window.
  2. Carefully use a small screwdriver or the pry tool to pry the puddle light out of the bottom of the left front door panel.
  3. Press down on the locking tab to disconnect the puddle light connector and remove the light from the vehicle.CAUTION: Do not pull the puddle lamp too far from the door panel, as the connector is still attached.
  4. Connect the electrical wiring harness to the ModelMate Puddle Light. Check to ensure the puddle lights up. Once connected correctly, the Tesla projection light will turn on and display the Tesla logo.
  5. After connecting the harness, ensure the "Tesla" logo correctly projects on the floor before securing the projection light in place.
  6. Insert the ModelMate Puddle Light in the opening at the bottom of the door panel. Press upward firmly to ensure it snaps securely into the door panel.
  7. Raise the left front window and close the left front door.
  8. Perform this procedure again on the other 3 doors.
Watch the wiper blade install
  1. Shift into Park and turn off the wipers.
  2. Touch Controls > Service > Wiper Service Mode to move the wipers to the service position.
  3. Lift the wiper arm a short distance away from the windshield, just far enough to access the wiper blade.CAUTION: Wiper blades do not lock into a lifted position. Do not lift a wiper arm beyond its intended position.
  4. Place a towel between the wiper arm and windshield to avoid scratching or cracking the windshield.
  5. Hold the wiper arm and press the locking tab while sliding the blade away from the arm.
  6. Align the new wiper blade on the wiper arm and slide it toward the end of the arm until it locks into place.CAUTION: Ensure the new blade is locked in place — perform a push-pull test to confirm you hear and feel a "click". If not locked, the blade may come off during use.
  7. Turn Wiper Service Mode off to return the wipers to their normal position.

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