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Retro-fitting HEPA filter in Model Y
- Thread starter LargeHamCollider
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My 2020 doesn't have the locater holes. Has anyone else faced this and what did you do about it? Drill holes (how to get the correct location) or cut off the nubs?
Also, how do you remove the old "air scoop?" I don't want to pull too hard.
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How did you line up the filter and mark the mounting point to drill in the right place? Step by step for this guy.
Grandpa Gebis
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There is a single bolt/nut (can’t recall which) that hold it on.
I’m guessing folks who have done this install the duct, install the filter, then mark where the holes are. Pretty straight forward.
I assumed this. But how exactly do you get accurate marks? The locators are under the unit.
akballow
Member
I read earlier in thread someone just 3m tapped it. It probably would do fine.
Grandpa Gebis
Member
The tabs that get bolted down are out in the open and you can just use a sharpie/paint pen through the holes; unless you’re talking about something else and I’m misunderstanding
Blue tape over the area to be drilled, put wet paint on the tip of the positioning pins. Position the hepa filter over the mounting holes (where you will install the rivet nut using a couple of screw drivers.
Measure 2 checking Its centered.
Hopefully this helps
everydaychris
Active Member
everydaychris
Active Member
Dont say you installed it yourself. Say that you have the hepa filter but don't have the button for some reason... that's all I'm going to say lol
Hi there. I can’t find the BWM button for my HEPA filter. The filter seems to working but no button.
everydaychris
Active Member
watch the video and say "you have a hepa filter but no button for some reason. Can I please have the button"
Hi All,
Just put the hepa filter in my 2021 (early) MY. I drilled the holes for the alignment posts but my car doesn’t have the threads for the bolts. What have those of you in similar situations used? Mind posting an Amazon link? Would be nice to have Tesla parts and additional pieces posted as a sticky. Very easy install and I think even without the bolts, it’s pretty secure as it sits. I’ll be happy if I’m rid of that gnarly post water filter smell.
Just put the hepa filter in my 2021 (early) MY. I drilled the holes for the alignment posts but my car doesn’t have the threads for the bolts. What have those of you in similar situations used? Mind posting an Amazon link? Would be nice to have Tesla parts and additional pieces posted as a sticky. Very easy install and I think even without the bolts, it’s pretty secure as it sits. I’ll be happy if I’m rid of that gnarly post water filter smell.
RZX 8” Rivet NUT Gun https://a.co/2soRyCA
Metric tap bolts, Stainless steel 18-8 (A-2), 5mm x 0.8mm x 40mm - Bolt Depot and appropriate washers.
I couldn’t figure out how to accurately drill the locator holes so I hacksawed the locator tabs off and filed them flat. Took 20 minutes all in.
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everydaychris
Active Member
ty @generalmilk.. watch the vid you need rivet nuts and you need to make sure the hole is big enough
Thank you! I marked and drilled holes for the tabs. Aligned the filter and used a sharpie to draw around it. It holds well with just the tabs but I fear they will break over time without being secured by bolts. Again, thanks for the links to items.