2024-09-20

Front Fascia (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1001046052 FRT 0.72 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

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This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Suspension > Very High to set the vehicle ride height to Very High.
  3. Place the vehicle into Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  4. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Install).
  5. Remove the frunk assembly. See Frunk Assembly (Remove and Install).
  6. Remove the bolts (x6) and release the clips (x2) that attach the lower valance to the body.
    6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
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    Note
    Release the covers to expose the bolts.
  7. Remove the LH and RH lower tow eye caps. See Lower Tow Eye Cap - LH - Front Grille (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the front fascia plastic skid plate. See Skid Plate (Remove and Install).
  9. Remove the center applique assembly. See Front Center Applique Assembly (Remove and Install).
  10. Remove the front fascia assembly from the vehicle. See Front Fascia (Remove and Install).
  11. If present, remove the front license plate and license plate bracket. See License Plate Assembly - Front (Remove and Install)
  12. Remove the heated front fascia camera. See Camera - Forward Facing - Front Fascia (Remove and Install).
  13. Remove the front lower grille. See Front Lower Grille (Remove and Install).
  14. Remove the audio speaker super horn. See Speaker - Super Horn (Remove and Install).
  15. Remove the front fascia harness. See Harness - Fascia - Front (Remove and Install).
  16. Remove the screw that attaches the front fascia camera cleaning nozzle to the vehicle, and then pull the nozzle away from the vehicle to remove it from the vehicle.
    0.7 Nm (6 lbs-in)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T8 bit
  17. Remove the LH and RH front fascia fairing. See Front Fascia Fairing Assembly - LH (Remove and Install).

Install

  1. Install the LH and RH front fascia fairing. See Front Fascia Fairing Assembly - LH (Remove and Install).
  2. Position the front fascia camera cleaning nozzle into the vehicle, align the tab on nozzle with the slot in fascia bracket, and then install the screw that attaches the nozzle to the vehicle.
    0.7 Nm (6 lbs-in)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T8 bit
  3. Install the front fascia harness. See Harness - Fascia - Front (Remove and Install).
  4. Install the audio speaker super horn. See Speaker - Super Horn (Remove and Install).
  5. Install the front lower grille. See Front Lower Grille (Remove and Install).
  6. Install the heated front fascia camera. See Camera - Forward Facing - Front Fascia (Remove and Install).
  7. If present, install the front license plate and license plate bracket. See License Plate Assembly - Front (Remove and Install)
  8. Install the front fascia assembly from the vehicle. See Front Fascia (Remove and Install).
  9. Install the center applique assembly. See Front Center Applique Assembly (Remove and Install).
  10. Install the front fascia plastic skid plate. See Skid Plate (Remove and Install).
  11. Install the LH and RH lower tow eye caps. See Lower Tow Eye Cap - LH - Front Grille (Remove and Replace).
  12. Install the bolts (x6) and clips (x2) that attach the lower valance to the vehicle, and then close the fastener covers.
    6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  13. Install the frunk assembly. See Frunk Assembly (Remove and Install).
  14. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Install).
  15. Exit Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  16. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Suspension > Standard to set the vehicle ride height to Standard.
  17. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.