HEPA filter replacement

Tesla recommends replacing the HEPA filter, if so equipped, after 3 years (every year in China). To change the HEPA filter:

1. Open the bonnet:
2. Remove the protective cover under the rear bonnet.
3. Remove both the left and right cover plates under the hood.
4. Remove the front hood cover plate.
5. Carefully fold back the luggage compartment seals to release the front part of the mat from the luggage compartment, then disconnect the electrical connection for both luggage compartment lights.
6. Remove the mat from the under-hood storage compartment.
7. Remove the fasteners (x20) that secure the under-hood storage unit to the vehicle.
8. Remove the under-hood storage unit from the vehicle.
9. Detach the old HEPA filter from the hose.
10. Put the new HEPA filter in place so that it is secured by the hose.
11. Put the storage unit in place and then tighten the fasteners (x2) to secure it:
12. Put the mat back into the storage unit.
13. Connect the electrical connections for the storage compartment lighting and adjust the seal so that there are no openings.
14. Replace the front, right, left and rear cover plates under the hood and close the hood.