Correction code TBD FRT: 0.6 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.

1. Open LH front door
   Note

   Push LH B-pillar door trigger to release

   

   

2. Lower LH front window

   

3. Set air suspension ride height to “High”
   Note

   Via UI > Controls > Ride Height > High

   

4. Place air suspension into "Jack Mode"
   Note

   Controls > Service > Jack Mode

   

5. Partially release aft section of LH front fender flare cover
   Note

   11x clips, 3x datum, 1x connector total, Release as needed for clearance, Full removal not required

   

6. Remove clip securing LH front wheel liner to rocker cover
   Note

   1x clip

   

7. Partially release fore section of LH rear fender flare cover
   Note

   13x clips, 3x datums total, Release as needed for clearance, Full removal not required

   

8. Remove clip securing LH rocker cover to rear wheel liner
   Note

   1x clip

   

9. Remove LH rocker trim panel
   Note

   2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 14x clips, Release working at three points along length

   

   

   

   

   

10. Remove LH rocker carrier
    Note

    5x bolts, 10mm, 13Nm, 13 clips, 1x datum, Release working at three points along length

    

    

    

    

11. Remove fasteners securing LH structural rocker to door ring
    Note

    2x bolts, 10mm, 14Nm, Recommend assistance, Support rocker with floor jack during fastener removal, Use two floor jacks if assistance unavailable, Place rag on floor jack to protect paint

    

    

12. Remove fasteners securing LH structural rocker to u-nuts
    Note

    12x bolts, EP10, 13Nm, Avoid moving u-nuts from center during this step

    

    

13. Remove LH structural rocker
    Note

    4x bolts, 13mm, 28 Nm, 1x bolt, 15mm, 28 Nm, Recommend assistance, Lower floor jack to remove LH structural rocker

    

    

14. Position LH structural rocker
    Note

    2x bolts, 10mm, 14 Nm, Recommend assistance, Use two floor jacks if assistance unavailable, Use rag to protect paint, Position rocker onto lower door ring then tighten bolts at front and rear of rocker, Hand tighten only

    

    

15. Install underbody fasteners securing LH structural rocker
    Note

    4x bolts, 13mm, 28 Nm, 1x bolt, 15mm, 28 Nm, Install bolts by hand until flush with rocker, Do not tighten, Position floor jack as required to allow bolts to get good thread engagement, Forward most bolt is longer with a 15mm head, Do not install longer bolt in incorrect position

    

    

16. Install fasteners securing LH structural rocker
    Note

    12x bolts, EP10, 13Nm, Install bolts hand tight only, Torque at a later step, Use floor jack as required to raise or lower structural rocker to achieve alignment with u-nuts, Avoid moving u-nuts from center during this step

    

    

    

17. Torque fasteners securing LH structural rocker
    Note

    12x bolts, EP10, 13Nm, 4x bolts, 13mm, 28Nm, 1x bolt, 15mm, 28mm 2x bolts, 10mm, 14Nm, Torque underbody fasteners before torquing body side fasteners

    

    

    

    

    

    

18. Install LH rocker carrier
    Note

    5x bolts, 10mm, 13Nm, 13 clips, 1x datum, Position rocker carrier to structural rocker then engage clips along length, Ensure carrier is fully seated then install fasteners securing carrier

    

    

    

    

19. Install LH rocker trim panel
    Note

    2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 14x clips, Ensure trim panel is fully seated along length of rocker

    

    

    

    

    

20. Secure fore section of LH rear fender flare cover
    Note

    13x clips, 3x datums total, Replace any missing or damaged clips

    

21. Install clip securing LH front wheel liner to rocker cover
    Note

    1x clip

    

22. Secure aft section of LH front fender flare cover
    Note

    11x clips, 3x datum, 1x connector total, Replace any missing or damaged clips

    

23. Install clip securing LH rear wheel liner to rocker cover
    Note

    1x clip

    

24. Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode" and set to "Medium"
    Note

    Via UI > Controls > Service > Jack Mode, Via UI > Controls > Ride Height > Medium

    

    

25. Raise LH front window

    

26. Close LH front door