2025-07-01
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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com.
NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.
- 2025-07-01: Added torque spec for non-e-coated skid plate.
Torque Specifications
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) |
|
Reuse | |
Bolts that attach the e-coatedskid plate to the battery |
![]() 13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft) |
|
Reuse | E-coated (black) skid plate |
Bolts that attach the non-e-coated skid plate to the battery |
![]() 17 Nm (12.5 lbs-ft) |
|
Reuse | Non-e-coated (silver) skid plate |
Remove
- Remove the front aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
-
Remove the bolts that
attaches the front of the LH and RH front wheel liner to the HV
battery.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 10 mm deep socket (for installation only)
- Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
-
Remove the clips (x2) and
bolts (x4) that attach the skid plate to the battery, and then remove the
plate from the battery.
TIpUse 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
-
Install the clips (x2) and bolts (x4)
that attach the skid plate to the battery.
NoteThere are two different skid plates, each with different fastener torque specs.Black skid plate (e-coated)13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)Silver skid plate (not e-coated)17 Nm (12.5 lbs-ft)TIpUse 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 the bolts that attaches the
front of the LH and RH front wheel liner to the HV battery.5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 10 mm deep socket (for installation only)
- Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
- Install the front aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).