Inspect Underbody Fastener Torque
Correction code NA 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.
Procedure
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- On the vehicle touchscreen, navigate to Controls > Ride Height > Very High to set the air suspension ride height to “Very High”.
- Navigate to Service > Jack Mode to place the air suspension into "Jack Mode".
- Remove the LH and RH rocker covers. See Rocker Panel Trim - Rocker Assembly - LH (Remove and Install).
- Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Raise the vehicle fully.
- Remove the LH and RH lower tow eye cap. See Front Grille and Applique - Lower Tow Eye Cap - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the front fascia plastic skid plate. See Undertray - Skid Plate (Remove and Install).
- Remove the front aero shield. See Undertray - Front Aeroshield (Remove and Install).
-
Remove the fasteners that attach the
front skid plate to the vehicle, and then remove the skid plate from the vehicle.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
- 11 mm socket
-
Remove the LH and RH front lower control arm shields. See Rear Suspension Arms - Rear Lower Arm Aeroshield - LH (Remove and Install).
NoteRear shields shown; front shields similar.
- Remove the rear aeroshield. See Undertray - Rear Aeroshield (Remove and Install).
- Remove the LH and RH rear lower control arm shields. See Rear Suspension Arms - Rear Lower Arm Aeroshield - LH (Remove and Install).
-
Verify the bolts (x2) that attach the front chassis structure to the vehicle are
torqued to specification.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 24 mm socket
-
Verify the nuts (x4) that attach the front chassis structure to the vehicle are
torqued to specification.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 24 mm socket
-
Verify the bolts (x4) that attach the front chassis structure to the vehicle are
torqued to specification.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 21 mm socket
-
Verify the bolts (x4) that attach the
LH and RH front air spring modules to the front lower control arms are torqued to
specification.CAUTIONIf the fasteners are not torqued to specification, they must be replaced.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 21 mm socket
-
Verify the bolts (x16) that attach the
HV battery to the vehicle are torqued to specification.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
-
Verify the bolts (x6) that attach the
HV battery to the vehicle are torqued to specification.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 18 mm socket
-
Verify the bolts (x4) that attach the
rear chassis structure to the vehicle are torqued to specification.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 24 mm socket
-
Verify the bolts (x4) that attach the
LH and RH rear air spring modules to the rear lower control arms are torqued to
specification.CAUTIONIf the fasteners are not torqued to specification, they must be replaced.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 21 mm socket
- Install the LH and RH rear lower control arm shields. See Rear Suspension Arms - Rear Lower Arm Aeroshield - LH (Remove and Install).
- Install the rear aeroshield. See Undertray - Rear Aeroshield (Remove and Install).
- Install the LH and RH front lower control arm shields. See Rear Suspension Arms - Rear Lower Arm Aeroshield - LH (Remove and Install).
-
Position the front skid plate to the vehicle, and then install the fasteners that
attach the skid plate to the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
- 11 mm socket
- Install the front aero shield. See Undertray - Front Aeroshield (Remove and Install).
- Install the front fascia plastic skid plate. See Undertray - Skid Plate (Remove and Install).
- Install LH and RH rocker covers. See Rocker Panel Trim - Rocker Assembly - LH (Remove and Install).
- Lower the vehicle until the tires are touching the ground.
- Remove the vehicle from the lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Install the LH and RH rocker covers. See Rocker Panel Trim - Rocker Assembly - LH (Remove and Install).
- On the vehicle touchscreen, navigate to Controls > Service > Jack Mode to remove the vehicle from "Jack Mode".
- On the vehicle touchscreen, navigate to Controls > Ride Height > Medium to set the suspension height to "Medium".
- Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.