28/01/2024 19:11:22

Skid Plate - HV Battery - Front (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1601010022 FRT 0.24 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.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Skid Plate - HV Battery - Front (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attaches the front of the LH and RH front wheel liner to the HV battery
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm deep socket (for installation only)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
 Reuse
Bolts that attach the skid plate to the battery
13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  • External Torx Plus EP10
  • 6 in extension (for installation only)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Remove the front aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the bolts that attaches the front of the LH and RH front wheel liner to the HV battery.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm deep socket (for installation only)
    • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
  3. Remove the clips (x2) and bolts (x4) that attach the skid plate to the battery, and then remove the plate from the battery.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
    • External Torx Plus EP10
    • 6 in extension (for installation only)
    • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)

Install

  1. Install the clips (x2) and bolts (x4) that attach the skid plate to the battery.
    13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
    • External Torx Plus EP10
    • 6 in extension (for installation only)
    • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
  2. Install the bolts that attaches the front of the LH and RH front wheel liner to the HV battery.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm deep socket (for installation only)
    • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
  3. Install the front aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).