2023 Tesla Model 3 labor times
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- Brake Pads - Rear1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Brake Rotors - Rear Pair1.2 hr1.0 to 1.5
- Thermostat Housing2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Tire Rotation0.4 hr0.3 to 0.5
- Wheel Alignment1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Cabin Air Filter0.4 hr0.3 to 0.5
- EV Cabin Filter (HEPA)0.4 hr0.3 to 0.5
- Hood Strut0.3 hr0.2 to 0.5
Maintenance
- AC System Diagnosis1.0 hr0.8 to 1.5
- Battery Test0.4 hr0.3 to 0.5
- Charging System Test1.0 hr0.8 to 1.3
- Check Engine Light Diagnosis1.3 hr1.0 to 1.6
- Cooling System Pressure Test0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- Diagnostic Scan1.0 hr0.5 to 1.5
- Differential Service1.3 hr1.0 to 1.6
- Drivability Diagnosis1.3 hr1.0 to 1.6
- Electrical Diagnosis1.5 hr1.0 to 3.0
- Fluid Leak Diagnosis1.3 hr1.0 to 1.6
- Noise Diagnosis1.0 hr0.5 to 2.0
- Pre-Purchase Inspection2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- State Inspection0.5 hr0.3 to 0.7
- Tire Balance0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- Tire Mount and Balance1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Tire Rotation0.4 hr0.3 to 0.5
- TPMS Relearn0.3 hr0.2 to 0.5
- TPMS Sensor0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- Wheel Alignment1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Wiper Blade Replacement0.2 hr0.1 to 0.3
Brakes
- ABS Module2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- ABS Pump3.3 hr2.6 to 4.0
- ABS Tone Ring - Front1.7 hr1.4 to 2.1
- ABS Tone Ring - Rear1.9 hr1.6 to 2.4
- ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Front1.3 hr1.0 to 1.6
- ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear0.8 hr0.6 to 1.2
- Brake Bleed - All Four0.8 hr0.6 to 1.0
- Brake Booster2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Brake Booster Check Valve0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- Brake Caliper - Front1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Brake Caliper - Rear1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Brake Caliper Bracket - Front0.6 hr0.5 to 0.8
- Brake Caliper Bracket - Rear0.6 hr0.5 to 0.8
- Brake Caliper Rebuild - Front8.1 hr6.5 to 9.7
- Brake Caliper Rebuild - Rear8.1 hr6.5 to 9.7
- Brake Fluid Flush0.5 hr0.4 to 0.7
- Brake Hose - Front1.2 hr1.0 to 1.5
- Brake Hose - Rear1.2 hr1.0 to 1.5
- Brake Light Switch0.5 hr0.3 to 0.7
- Brake Line - Single1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Brake Lines - Complete Set7.2 hr5.8 to 8.6
- Brake Master Cylinder2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild8.1 hr6.5 to 9.7
- Brake Pads - Front1.6 hr1.3 to 1.9
- Brake Pads - Rear1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Brake Pads and Rotors - Front1.5 hr1.2 to 1.8
- Brake Pads and Rotors - Rear1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Brake Proportioning Valve2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Brake Rotor - Front Single0.8 hr0.6 to 1.0
- Brake Rotor - Rear Single0.8 hr0.6 to 1.0
- Brake Rotors - Front Pair1.2 hr1.0 to 1.5
- Brake Rotors - Rear Pair1.2 hr1.0 to 1.5
- Caliper Slide Pins - Front0.5 hr0.4 to 0.6
- Caliper Slide Pins - Rear0.5 hr0.4 to 0.6
- Electronic Parking Brake Motor1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Front Brake Pad Replacement2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Parking Brake Actuator1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
Cooling
- Cooling Fan Assembly1.6 hr1.3 to 1.9
- Cooling Fan Motor1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Cooling Fan Relay0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- Radiator Removal and Service2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Thermostat Housing2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
Electrical
- Airbag - Driver1.6 hr1.3 to 1.9
- Airbag - Passenger2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Airbag - Side1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Airbag Module/Computer1.6 hr1.3 to 1.9
- Amplifier2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Antenna0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- Backup Camera1.5 hr1.0 to 2.0
- Battery3.5 hr3.0 to 4.5
- Battery Cable - Negative0.8 hr0.6 to 1.2
- Battery Cable - Positive1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Battery Cables - Both1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Battery Terminal0.4 hr0.3 to 0.5
- Blower Motor2.5 hr2.0 to 3.0
- Blower Motor Control Module1.6 hr1.3 to 1.9
- Blower Motor Resistor0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- Clock Spring2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Combination Switch0.8 hr0.6 to 1.2
- Dimmer Switch1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Door Lock Actuator - Front2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Door Lock Actuator - Rear1.2 hr0.9 to 1.5
- Fog Light Assembly1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Fog Light Bulb0.4 hr0.3 to 0.5
- Fuse Box - Engine Bay1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Fuse Box - Interior2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Headlight Assembly0.8 hr0.6 to 1.2
- Headlight Bulb - Single0.4 hr0.3 to 0.5
- Headlight Bulbs - Pair0.5 hr0.4 to 0.6
- Headlight Switch1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Heated Seat Module1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Horn0.5 hr0.3 to 0.8
- Horn Relay0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- Instrument Cluster2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Instrument Cluster Service2.6 hr2.1 to 3.1
- LED Headlight Module1.2 hr0.9 to 1.5
- Main Relay1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Power Antenna Motor1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Power Mirror Motor1.3 hr1.0 to 1.6
- Power Seat Motor1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Power Window Motor - Front1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Power Window Motor - Rear1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Power Window Regulator - Front1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Power Window Regulator - Rear2.3 hr1.8 to 2.8
- Radio/Head Unit1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Relay - Generic0.5 hr0.3 to 1.5
- Seat Heater Element3.3 hr2.6 to 4.0
- Side Mirror Assembly0.8 hr0.6 to 1.2
- Speaker - Dash1.2 hr0.9 to 1.5
- Speaker - Door1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Speedometer2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Subwoofer1.5 hr1.0 to 2.5
- Sunroof Motor2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Sunroof Switch1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Tail Light Assembly1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Tail Light Bulb0.3 hr0.2 to 0.4
- Third Brake Light0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- Trunk/Liftgate Actuator1.6 hr1.3 to 1.9
- Turn Signal Bulb - Front0.4 hr0.3 to 0.5
- Turn Signal Bulb - Rear0.4 hr0.3 to 0.5
- Turn Signal Switch2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Washer Pump0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- Washer Reservoir1.2 hr0.8 to 1.5
- Window Motor and Regulator - Front1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Window Motor and Regulator - Rear1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Wiper Linkage1.2 hr1.0 to 1.5
- Wiper Motor - Front1.2 hr1.0 to 1.5
- Wiper Motor - Rear1.6 hr1.3 to 1.9
- Wiper Switch0.8 hr0.6 to 1.2
Suspension
- Ball Joint - Lower3.4 hr2.7 to 4.1
- Ball Joint - Upper2.5 hr2.0 to 3.0
- Ball Joints - Upper and Lower5.9 hr4.7 to 7.1
- Coil Spring - Front2.6 hr2.1 to 3.1
- Coil Spring - Rear2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Coil Springs - Front Pair3.6 hr2.9 to 4.3
- Coil Springs - Rear Pair3.3 hr2.6 to 4.0
- Control Arm Bushing - Front Lower2.5 hr2.0 to 3.0
- Control Arm Bushing - Front Upper1.8 hr1.4 to 2.2
- Control Arm Bushing - Rear2.6 hr2.1 to 3.1
- Front Struts - Pair4.2 hr3.4 to 5.0
- Front Suspension Rebuild4.5 hr3.5 to 5.5
- Knuckle/Spindle - Front3.5 hr3.0 to 4.0
- Knuckle/Spindle - Rear2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Lateral Arm2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Lower Control Arm - Front2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Lower Control Arm - Rear2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Radius Arm3.3 hr2.6 to 4.0
- Radius Arm Bushing2.6 hr2.1 to 3.1
- Rear Shocks - Pair2.5 hr2.0 to 3.0
- Rear Suspension Service2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Shock Absorber - Rear (one side)0.9 hr0.8 to 1.1
- Strut Assembly - Front2.5 hr2.0 to 3.0
- Strut Assembly - Rear2.5 hr2.0 to 3.0
- Strut Bearing2.6 hr2.1 to 3.1
- Strut Mount - Front2.6 hr2.1 to 3.1
- Strut Mount - Rear2.0 hr1.5 to 2.5
- Subframe8.5 hr6.8 to 10.2
- Subframe Bushing4.6 hr3.7 to 5.5
- Sway Bar - Front1.6 hr1.3 to 1.9
- Sway Bar - Rear1.6 hr1.3 to 1.9
- Sway Bar Bushing - Front1.3 hr1.0 to 1.6
- Sway Bar Bushing - Rear1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Sway Bar Link - Front1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Sway Bar Link - Rear1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Sway Bar Links - Front Pair1.7 hr1.4 to 2.0
- Torsion Bar2.6 hr2.1 to 3.1
- Torsion Bar Adjustment0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- Trailing Arm3.3 hr2.6 to 4.0
- Trailing Arm Bushing2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Upper Control Arm - Front1.8 hr1.4 to 2.2
- Upper Control Arm - Rear1.2 hr1.0 to 1.5
Steering
- Electric Power Steering Module2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Electric Power Steering Motor3.3 hr2.6 to 4.0
- Rack and Pinion Boots2.6 hr2.1 to 3.1
- Steering Angle Sensor1.3 hr1.0 to 1.6
- Steering Column3.5 hr3.0 to 4.5
- Steering Coupler2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Steering Shaft - Intermediate1.8 hr1.4 to 2.2
- Steering Shaft - Upper2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Steering Wheel1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Tie Rod Assembly1.2 hr1.0 to 1.5
- Tie Rod End - Inner1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Tie Rod End - Outer1.2 hr1.0 to 1.5
- Tie Rods - Both Sides2.0 hr1.7 to 2.6
Drivetrain
- Axle Seal - Rear2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Axle Shaft - Rear3.5 hr3.0 to 4.5
- CV Axle - Rear2.5 hr2.0 to 3.0
- CV Boot - Inner3.3 hr2.6 to 4.0
- CV Boot - Outer2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Differential Fluid Change - Rear0.8 hr0.6 to 1.0
- Wheel Bearing - Press-In Front2.5 hr2.0 to 3.0
- Wheel Bearing - Press-In Rear2.5 hr2.0 to 3.0
- Wheel Bearing Hub - Front2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Wheel Bearing Hub - Rear1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Wheel Stud - Front0.5 hr0.4 to 0.6
- Wheel Stud - Rear0.6 hr0.5 to 0.8
Heating and A/C
- AC Accumulator2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- AC Compressor3.5 hr3.0 to 4.5
- AC Compressor Oil Add0.5 hr0.4 to 0.6
- AC Condenser3.5 hr3.0 to 4.2
- AC Evaporator8.5 hr7.5 to 10.0
- AC Expansion Valve (TXV)3.3 hr2.6 to 4.0
- AC High Pressure Switch0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- AC Hose - High Side2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- AC Hose - Low Side2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- AC Hose Assembly2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- AC Low Pressure Switch0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- AC Orifice Tube2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- AC Pressure Sensor0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- AC Receiver/Drier2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- AC Recharge0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- Blend Door Actuator2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Cabin Air Filter0.4 hr0.3 to 0.5
- Climate Control Module2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- HVAC Control Panel2.0 hr1.5 to 2.5
- Mode Door Actuator2.6 hr2.1 to 3.1
- Recirculation Door Actuator2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
Body
- Bumper Cover - Front2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Bumper Cover - Rear1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Bumper Reinforcement - Front2.5 hr2.0 to 3.2
- Bumper Reinforcement - Rear2.0 hr1.7 to 2.5
- Door Check/Stop0.8 hr0.6 to 1.2
- Door Glass1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Door Handle - Exterior1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Door Handle - Interior1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Door Hinge2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Door Shell3.5 hr3.0 to 4.5
- Door Skin4.6 hr3.7 to 5.5
- Door Weatherstrip1.3 hr1.0 to 1.6
- Fender3.3 hr2.6 to 4.0
- Fender Liner0.5 hr0.3 to 0.7
- Grille1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Hood0.8 hr0.6 to 1.2
- Hood Hinge0.8 hr0.6 to 1.2
- Hood Latch1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Hood Release Cable1.6 hr1.3 to 1.9
- Hood Strut0.3 hr0.2 to 0.5
- Quarter Glass2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Quarter Panel20.8 hr16.6 to 25.0
- Rear Window2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Rocker Panel10.4 hr8.3 to 12.5
- Side Mirror Glass0.3 hr0.2 to 0.5
- Trunk Hinge1.5 hr1.2 to 1.8
- Trunk Latch0.8 hr0.6 to 1.2
- Trunk Lid1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Trunk Strut0.5 hr0.3 to 0.7
- Windshield2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Windshield Molding1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
Interior
- Armrest0.8 hr0.5 to 1.2
- Carpet5.9 hr4.7 to 7.1
- Center Console1.6 hr1.3 to 1.9
- Dash Pad8.5 hr6.8 to 10.2
- Dashboard12.5 hr10.0 to 15.0
- Door Panel1.3 hr1.0 to 1.6
- Floor Mat Hooks0.3 hr0.2 to 0.5
- Glove Box0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- Glove Box Latch0.3 hr0.2 to 0.5
- Headliner5.9 hr4.7 to 7.1
- Pedal Pads0.3 hr0.2 to 0.5
- Rearview Mirror0.4 hr0.3 to 0.5
- Seat - Front1.2 hr0.8 to 1.5
- Seat - Rear0.8 hr0.6 to 1.2
- Seat Belt1.2 hr0.8 to 1.8
- Seat Belt Buckle1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Seat Belt Pretensioner1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Seat Cover1.5 hr1.0 to 2.5
- Seat Foam2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Seat Track1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Shifter Boot0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- Shifter Knob0.3 hr0.2 to 0.4
- Steering Wheel Cover0.3 hr0.2 to 0.5
- Sun Visor0.3 hr0.2 to 0.5
EV battery
- 12V Auxiliary Battery0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- Battery Cooling System Service2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Battery Disconnect Service0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- Battery Junction Box3.3 hr2.6 to 4.0
- Battery Management System (BMS)4.6 hr3.7 to 5.5
- Battery Thermal Management Module4.6 hr3.7 to 5.5
- DC-DC Converter3.3 hr2.6 to 4.0
- High Voltage Battery Module R&R12.7 hr10.2 to 15.2
- High Voltage Battery Pack R&R8.8 hr7.0 to 10.6
EV motor
- Drive Unit Fluid Change0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- Electric Drive Motor R&R7.8 hr6.2 to 9.4
- Electric Motor Inspection2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Inverter Coolant Service1.6 hr1.3 to 1.9
- Inverter R&R8.8 hr7.0 to 10.6
- Motor Mount - Electric3.3 hr2.6 to 4.0
- Power Electronics Module4.6 hr3.7 to 5.5
- Reduction Gear Service4.6 hr3.7 to 5.5
EV charging
- Charge Port Assembly2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- Charge Port Door Actuator1.6 hr1.3 to 1.9
- Charge Port Latch1.6 hr1.3 to 1.9
- Charge Port Seal1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Charging Cable - Level 10.4 hr0.3 to 0.5
- Charging Cable - Level 20.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- DC Fast Charge Port3.3 hr2.6 to 4.0
- Onboard Charger R&R4.9 hr3.9 to 5.9
EV cooling
- Cabin Heater - PTC3.3 hr2.6 to 4.0
- EV Chiller Unit4.6 hr3.7 to 5.5
- EV Coolant Lines3.3 hr2.6 to 4.0
- EV Coolant Pump3.3 hr2.6 to 4.0
- EV Radiator3.3 hr2.6 to 4.0
- EV Thermal Management System5.9 hr4.7 to 7.1
- Heat Pump System2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
EV electrical
- EV System Reset/Calibration1.3 hr1.0 to 1.6
- High Voltage Cable Inspection1.3 hr1.0 to 1.6
- High Voltage Interlock Service2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- High Voltage Service Disconnect0.7 hr0.6 to 0.8
- High Voltage Wiring Harness8.5 hr6.8 to 10.2
- Pyrotechnic Fuse Inspection2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
EV brakes
- Regenerative Braking Calibration1.3 hr1.0 to 1.6
EV service
- EV Annual Inspection2.0 hr1.6 to 2.4
- EV Cabin Filter (HEPA)0.4 hr0.3 to 0.5
- EV Software Update1.3 hr1.0 to 1.6
- Range Optimization Service1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
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