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Tesla Model 3 Missing bolt and underbody panel clips

Rear Wheel Wells Rear Bumper Cover References Some owners have noticed loose or missing bolts in various locations on their brand new Tesla Model 3. This problem is widely reported, and the purpose of listing it here is to: Help new owners have the service center check before they receive their vehicles Help older owners […]

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Tesla Model 3 rain troubles

Collecting Water: Overview of the problem Scooping Water: Overview of the problem History of the problem Sources/Threads with details Collecting Water: Overview of the problem A problem discovered in late 2018 with the Tesla Model 3 rear bumper is that water pools and doesn’t drain from the rear bumper cover. The water can come either […]

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Removing forward underbody panel

:Nissan Leaf Raise front of car, either by driving onto ramps or by jacking it up. Unbolt seven 10mm bolts at the front and one 10mm bolt at the back.A cordless screwdriver really speeds up this step; you’ll need the appropriate adapter to out a socket on the screwdriver: Remove six plastic anchor plugs: pry […]

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Fit information for Yakima roof rack

:Nissan Leaf From mynissanleaf.com forums: Vehicle: NISSAN Leaf Year Range: 2011-2011 Fit Type: Top Factory Rack: Naked Roof Weight Limit: 125 Tower/Attachment: Q Towers Required Accessory: None Crossbar Length: 48″ CrossBars Recommended Fairing: 44″ Fairing Front Clips/Landing Pads: Q116 Rear Clips/Landing Pads: Q116 Notes 82. Any load extending over the leading edge of the windshield […]

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Drivetrain

Information Power Train Efficiency Bugs/Issues :Nissan Leaf __toc__ Information See “Specs” for engine specifications. Transmission Nissan LEAF Service Manual, page TM-21: Reduction gear model: RE1F61A Overall gear ratio: 7.937 Number of teeth: Input gear: 17 Main gear (in/out): 31/17 Final gear: 74 To put the transmission into neutral, push mouse shifter to the left and […]

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Chevy Bolt Trailer Hitch

Trailer Hitch Options Curt Manufacturing Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Item #24956 Roof Rack Officially, in the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV owners manual, on page 246, says “The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer” 2017 Chevy Bolt EV Owner’s Manual However, other electric vehicles have also stated similar things in their owners […]

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Body Appearance – Exterior

Information Mods “Ground effects” License plate Window tint Pics of LEAFs with tinted windows How-Tos Information An extensive pictorial tour of the LEAF’s underside: belly pans, motor and its mounts, electrical cabling, suspension and brakes, battery, parking brake, etc. Forward underbody panel: Forward underbody panel, removed: Forward underbody panel, fasteners: etc. The LEAF’s doors and […]