Replacing the HEPA Filter

If equipped, Tesla recommends replacing the HEPA filter every 3 years (every year in China). To replace the HEPA filter:

  1. Open the hood.

  2. Remove the rear underhood apron.

  3. Remove both the left and right underhood aprons.

  4. Remove the front underhood apron.

  5. Carefully fold back the trunk seals to release the front of the carpet from the underhood storage unit, then disconnect the electrical connector from both underhood storage unit lights.

  6. Remove the carpet from the underhood storage unit.

  7. Remove the fasteners (x20) that secure the underhood storage unit to the vehicle.

  8. Remove the underhood storage unit from the vehicle.

  9. Release the old HEPA filter from the duct.

  10. Insert the new HEPA filter in place so that it is secured by the duct.

  11. Place the underhood storage unit in place and then tighten the fasteners (x2) that secure it:

    1. 6 fasteners (7 Nm)
    2. 4 fasteners (7 Nm)
    3. 10 fasteners (4 Nm)

  12. Place the carpet back into the underhood storage unit.

  13. Connect the electrical connectors to the underhood storage unit lights and readjust the seal to prevent ingress.

  14. Reinstall the front, left, right, and rear underhood aprons then close the hood.