Model 3 Do It Yourself

      General Information

      • How to Schedule Service
      • Vehicle Service Intervals
      • Normal Operating Sounds
      • Do It Yourself
      • General Information
        • How to Schedule Service
        • Vehicle Service Intervals
        • Normal Operating Sounds
      • Restarting and Powercycling
        • Restarting the Touchscreen
        • Power Cycling the Vehicle
      • Connecting and Pairing
        • Managing Keys
        • Wi-Fi
        • Pairing a Bluetooth Device
        • Programming Smart Garage Doors
        • Troubleshooting Bluetooth
      • Wheels, Tires, and Brakes
        • Burnishing the Brakes
        • Tire Pressures
        • Removing and Installing Wheel Covers
        • Removing and Installing Lug Nut Covers
        • Checking Brake Fluid
        • Removing Rocks/Debris From Brake Shield
        • Checking Tire Tread Depth
      • Wipers and Washers
        • Cleaning Washer Jets
        • Replacing Wiper Blades
        • Topping Up Windshield Washer Fluid
      • Doors, Windows, and Unlocking
        • Applying WD-40 to Door Handle Pivot Pins
        • Removing Ice From Door Handle
        • Unlocking and Starting Using Mobile App
      • Air Filters
        • Replacing Cabin Filters
      • Cameras and Windows
        • Calibrating Windows
        • Calibrating Cameras
      • Front and Rear Trunk
        • Opening the Hood with No Power
        • Replacing Hood Struts
        • Replacing Trunk Struts (Non-Powered)
        • Installing Front Trunk Lighting (2024+ Model 3)
      • Accessories
        • Connecting the Tow Hitch
        • Installing Front License Plate Bracket
        • Installing Paint Protection Film Kit
        • Installing Mud Flaps and Splash Guards (2017 – 2023)
        • Installing Mud Flaps (2024+)
        • Swapping Mud Flaps and Splash Guards
        • Installing Phone Charging Cable
        • Installing Roof Racks
        • Replacing the Key Fob Battery
        • Removing and Reinstalling the Front Seat Headrest
        • Installing Tesla Projection Lights
        • Inspecting the Puddle Lights
      • Low Voltage Battery
        • Jump Starting
        • Replacing the Low Voltage Lead-Acid Battery
      • Charging
        • Charge Port Status Lights
        • Gen 2 Mobile Connector Status Lights
        • Gen 3 Mobile Connector Status Lights
        • Scheduled Precondition and Charge
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