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Tesla releases DIY guides for Model 3 maintenance
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Tesla is embracing the growing demand for consumers to be able to fix stuff themselves by releasing a series of do-it-yourself guides for the Model 3.
The idea here is to allow owners to fix a range of problems without going through the hassle, time, and expense of having to schedule a Service appointment. As the list below reveals, the maintenance you can carry out at home is quite basic, but Tesla should be commended for offering this support.
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Restarting the Touchscreen
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Pairing a Bluetooth Phone
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Connecting to Wi-Fi
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Programming HomeLinkv
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Adding and Removing Keys
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Replacing the Key Fob Battery
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Installing Phone Charging Cable
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Installing Front License Plate Bracket
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Replacing Cabin Filters
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Checking and Adjusting Tire Pressures
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Topping Up Windshield Washer Fluid
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Replacing Wiper Blades
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Manually Releasing Charge Cable
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Calibrating Windows
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Removing and Installing Aero Covers
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Removing and Installing Lug Nut Covers
All of the above procedures are available to view on a single web page, and where necessary Tesla has supplemented the text with animated GIFs as an aid to the process. For procedures such as replacing the cabin filters, the animation is especially useful and reassuring to watch before you start removing side panels in your vehicle.
For now, these guides cover the most simple of maintenance tasks, but that’s a great start and something Tesla will hopefully build on as well as expanding it to other models in its vehicle range. Other car manufacturers should also take note, because if Tesla continues to offer DIY support it’s quickly going to become another good reason to buy a Tesla.
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