akballow
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Just look ! It will be self explanatoryGot it. So only need rivet nuts if you don't have the holes? or if the holes are just holes?
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Just look ! It will be self explanatoryGot it. So only need rivet nuts if you don't have the holes? or if the holes are just holes?
Sorry, I didn't get it - so do you still need a regular cabin air filter after doing hepa retrofit or not?You wouldnt want to the air that recirculating inside would go through that.
It would make no sense to remove itSorry, I didn't get it - so do you still need a regular cabin air filter after doing hepa retrofit or not?
Thanks. I've ordered new OEM cabin air filters and requested parts to retrofit HEPA filters.It would make no sense to remove it
Strange thing to say as on a ICE atleast a consumer is protected to modify air intake to the engine. Tesla saying the modification of an cabin air intake voiding a warranty is an excuse from a lazy service center worker.Thanks. I've ordered new OEM cabin air filters and requested parts to retrofit HEPA filters.
However, closest Tesla Service Center immediately responded that doing this retrofit will void the warranty and won't sell me the parts. I've asked another Tesla Service Center and they've agreed to order the parts. Random experience.
I don't believe they can void the warrantyStrange thing to say as on a ICE atleast a consumer is protected to modify air intake to the engine. Tesla saying the modification of an cabin air intake voiding a warranty is an excuse from a lazy service center worker.
Every time i been to a service center i always get the run around on problems as I believe they do not hire the brightest
Think the call out on an ICE air Intake filter is rather different then a cabin air intake filter. A poor ICE intake engine air filter absolutely car harm the reliability of an engine.I don't believe they can void the warranty
Under Magnuson–Moss, I think they would be required to show that the modification caused the problem. For example, they can't require you to buy the OEM air filters. And it is on them to prove that a third party filter caused some problem. Also, vague/ambigous terms go in your favor not Tesla's
Thats the point it is allowed for engine intake. Means significantly less for cabin intakeThink the call out on an ICE air Intake filter is rather different then a cabin air intake filter. A poor ICE intake engine air filter absolutely car harm the reliability of an engine.
And how can be voiding the warranty if you’re installing OEM parts to install something that is being shipped on new cars?the point is not harm. The point is that a manufacturer (let alone a service rep) can't legally just tell you it voids the warranty. Federal law just doesn't allow that. If there was inherent problem that installing it would cause, yeah maybe. No lawyer here but a lay understanding. Oh, and what would be voided? I'm pretty sure that even if they could show harm, it would be to say the blower motor. They would not be able to say well the battery warranty is void.
woohoo!I finally got my parts in and when I went to pick them up the rep/mechanic even asked me if I wanted a tip on how to install it. I said sure and he asked me to open my hood—which I had a bit of trepidation about—and then he basically told me to be sure to take out the storage bin before installing. I thanked him and was on my way.
Based on what everyone else here said I didn’t do that and it worked out find. The trickiest thing for me was getting the old intake out. Thank goodness someone mentioned the service manual. It wasn’t complicated but I just had no frame of reference. It’s now in and I hope I did it right. A little hard to tell if the new intake and the filter manifold are perfectly seated together but they’re definitely aligned. My vehicle had the threaded holes. Feb ’21 purchase VIN ~100500.
Will be a while before a drive it again but I usually keep the climate on Auto and just adjust temperature so hopefully I don’t notice any major airflow issues.
Thanks to @Olle @swheat6345 @akballow and others for all the insights without which I wouldn’t have attempted this.
you misunderstand me. I agree that there should not be any warranty violation. Tesla would need to show damage due to that.And how can be voiding the warranty if you’re installing OEM parts to install something that is being shipped on new cars?
And apprently its the same bloweryou misunderstand me. I agree that there should not be any warranty violation. Tesla would need to show damage due to that.
Now it is possible if say my 2020 blower can't handle the extra restricted airflow and it burned up. But that seems unlikely. Certainly a service rep is not in any position to just say doing that voids the warranty. In fact, would be nice if we had some law expertise on this. I wonder if the rep telling him (falsely) that it prima facia violates warranty might violate federal law.
I’m looking forward to see yours!woohoo!
And apprently its the same blower
Looking at the manual and parts catalog the fan motor is the exact same with no revisions and the 3 extra parts are completely passive with no wiring.
That's what I was going to suggest, check the part number. If it's the same it should be no issue.And apprently its the same blower
Pretty easy upgrade to do.
Did not have to remove my frunk bucket. It just slipped in with a little pulling left in right.
Needed Parts
-REAR APRON, HEPA, MY(1619812-00-B) $ 26.00
-AIR INTAKE, MY(1499137-99-C) $ 10.00
-HEPA FILTER(1495167-00-B) $ 70.00
-2 M6 x 35mm bolts with a washer
Ordering
-Open the Tesla Mobile App
-Just set a Service Request under "Other" and request for those part #s
The parts manual is here: Parts Catalog the instructions on installation are available here https://service.tesla.com/docs/Mode...UID-C8B93014-69E7-4F33-BBF9-1CC5308CBEA0.html
Ordering these parts should not be an issue. We have the right to repair/service our vehicles. Yes, if you want Bio Defense Mode to display on your center console then you will need to talk to a tech (mobile or at SC).
I have not tried to instead get a subscription to Toolbox 3 and connect to with a laptop and enable the config myself. Or, some day, I will schedule a service at my house for a rotation and as
the tech if they can enable BDM. But that is for a later day.
Yes, I have to now increase my fan speed one or two steps when bringing air from outside instead of recirculation. But I would rather have cleaner air since my daughter has allergies (especially in Spring).
Just ordered the parts from Burlingame. No hassle, just a note from the associate that they won’t enable Bioweapon mode for me.That's what I was going to suggest, check the part number. If it's the same it should be no issue.
Thanks. I've ordered new OEM cabin air filters and requested parts to retrofit HEPA filters.
However, closest Tesla Service Center immediately responded that doing this retrofit will void the warranty and won't sell me the parts. I've asked another Tesla Service Center and they've agreed to order the parts. Random experience.