03/05/2024 15:05:32

Rear Energry Absorber - Cast Bumper Assembly - LH (Remove and Install)

Correction code 1001094031 1001094032 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 LaborTimeFeedback@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. Remove the rear fascia assembly. See Rear Bumper Fascia - Rear Fascia (Remove and Install).
  2. Remove the LH rear center step bracket. See Rear Bumper Fascia - Fascia Step Bracket Center - LH (Remove and Install).
  3. Remove the LH rear body side bracket. See Rear Bumper Fascia - Body Side Bracket - LH (Remove and Install).
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the RH side of the vehicle.
  5. Remove the center bracket. Rear Energry Absorber - Center Bracket (Remove and Install).
  6. Remove the trailer ECU. See Body Controllers - Trailer ECU (Remove and Install).
  7. Disconnect the trailer connector socket electrical connector.
  8. Release the clips and tabs that attach the trailer connector socket and harness to the vehicle.
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    Note
    Depress the tabs to release the connector socket.
  9. Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the diffuser brackets to the tow hitch.
    31 Nm (22.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  10. With assistance, remove the bolts (x12) that attach the tow hitch assembly to the vehicle, and then remove the assembly from the vehicle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • 15 mm socket
    • 18 mm socket
  11. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH cast bumper assembly to the vehicle, and then remove the assembly from the vehicle.
    90 Nm (66.4 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 18 mm socket

Install

  1. Position the LH cast bumper assembly into the vehicle, and then install the bolts (x2) that attach the assembly to the vehicle.
    90 Nm (66.4 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 18 mm socket
  2. With assistance, position the tow hitch assembly onto the vehicle, and then install the bolts (x12) that attach the assembly to the vehicle.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
    44 Nm (32.4 lbs-ft)
    178 Nm (131.3 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Torque the 13 mm bolts (x2) to 16 Nm, 15 mm bolts (x4) to 44 Nm, and 18 mm bolts (x6) to 178 Nm.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • 15 mm socket
    • 18 mm socket
  3. Install the bolts (x4) that attach the diffuser brackets to the tow hitch.
    31 Nm (22.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  4. Secure the clips and tabs that attach the trailer connector socket and harness to the vehicle.
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    Note
    Push inward to secure the connector socket.
  5. Connect the trailer connector socket electrical connector.
  6. Install the trailer ECU. See Body Controllers - Trailer ECU (Remove and Install).
  7. Install the center bracket. Rear Energry Absorber - Center Bracket (Remove and Install).
  8. Install the RH rear body side bracket. See Rear Bumper Fascia - Body Side Bracket - LH (Remove and Install).
  9. Install the RH rear center step bracket. See Rear Bumper Fascia - Fascia Step Bracket Center - LH (Remove and Install).
  10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 for the LH side of the vehicle.
  11. Install the rear fascia assembly. See Rear Bumper Fascia - Rear Fascia (Remove and Install).