2023-10-17

Carrier - Bumper - Front (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1001010012 FRT 0.96 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.

Remove

  1. Remove the front fascia. See Fascia - Front (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the LH and RH front fascia reinforcements. See Reinforcement - Fascia - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the front bumper beam. See Bumper Beam - Front (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the hood latch actuator. See Latch - Hood (Single Actuator System) (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the front end module harness. See Harness - Front End Module (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the LH bolt that attaches the bottom of the condenser fan module to the ankle catcher.
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    Note
    Lift the condenser fan module up to ease removal of the bolts.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 8 mm socket
    Figure 1. LH shown, RH similar
  7. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the front end carrier to the LH subframe crash can.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless hex driver
    • 13 mm socket
    Figure 2. LH shown, RH similar
  8. Loosen but do not remove the bolt that attaches the LH upper section of the front end carrier to the body.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 13 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
    Figure 3. LH shown, RH similar
  9. Repeat step 2 through step 4 on the RH side of the vehicle.
  10. Remove the front end carrier.
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    CAUTION
    Be cautious the ankle catcher may fall off.

Install

  1. Position the front end carrier to the vehicle.
  2. Hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the front end carrier to the LH subframe crash can, then repeat this step on the RH side.
    Figure 4. LH shown, RH similar
  3. Hand tighten the bolt that attaches the LH upper section of the front end carrier to the body, then repeat this step on the RH side.
    Figure 5. LH shown, RH similar
  4. Torque the bolt that attaches the LH upper section of the front end carrier to the body, then repeat this step on the RH side.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 13 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
    Figure 6. LH shown, RH similar
  5. Torque the bolts (x2) that attach the front end carrier to the LH subframe crash can, then repeat this step on the RH side.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 13 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    Figure 7. LH shown, RH similar
  6. Install the LH bolt that attaches the bottom of the condenser fan module to the ankle catcher, then repeat this step on the RH side.
    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 8 mm socket
    Figure 8. LH shown, RH similar
  7. Install the front end module harness. See Harness - Front End Module (Remove and Replace).
  8. Install the hood latch actuator. See Latch - Hood (Single Actuator System) (Remove and Replace).
  9. Install the front bumper beam. See Bumper Beam - Front (Remove and Replace).
  10. Install the LH and RH front fascia reinforcements. See Reinforcement - Fascia - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  11. Install the front fascia. See Fascia - Front (Remove and Replace).