26/10/2023 20:45:01

Bumper and Fascia - Rear Bumper Fascia - Rear Fascia (Remove and Install)

Correction code TBD 0.30 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. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Stands.
  2. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH trough trim to the body.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    Figure 1. LH shown, RH similar
  3. Use a clip pry tool to release the clips (x3) that attach the LH trough trim to the body.
    Figure 2. LH shown, RH similar
  4. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH corner of the rear fascia to the body.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    Figure 3. LH shown, RH similar
  5. Repeat step 2 through step 4 on the RH side.
  6. Raise the vehicle.
  7. Use a clip pry tool to remove the clips (x3) that attach the LH rear wheel arch liner to the rear fascia, then repeat this step on the RH side.
    Figure 4. LH shown, RH similar
  8. Remove the bolts (x5) that attach the rear portion of the mid aero shield to the vehicle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  9. Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the rear diffuser to the vehicle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Small flat head screwdriver
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Remove the screw and U-nut that attach the rear fascia to the LH quarter panel, then repeat this step on the RH side.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Pocket screwdriver
    Figure 5. LH shown, RH similar
  12. With an assistant, disconnect the electrical connectors (x2) that attach the rear fascia to the vehicle, then remove the rear fascia assembly.

Install

  1. With an assistant, position the rear fasicia onto the vehicle, then connect the electrical connectors (x2) that attach the rear fascia to the vehicle.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Apply a thin bead of Loctite 222 to the threads of the bolts (x5) that attach the rear portion of the mid aero shield to the vehicle.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
  4. Apply a thin bead of Loctite 222 to the threads of the bolts (x4) that attach the rear diffuser to the vehicle.
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Torque wrench hexagon - 1060071-00-A
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Install the screw and U-nut that attach the rear fascia to the LH quarter panel, then repeat this step on the RH side.
    2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Torque wrench hexagon - 1060071-00-A
    Figure 6. LH shown, RH similar
  7. Install the clips (x3) that attach the LH rear wheel arch liner to the rear fascia, then repeat this step on the RH side.
    Figure 7. LH shown, RH similar
  8. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
  9. Install the bolt that attaches the LH corner of the rear fascia to the body.
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 2 in extension
    • Torque wrench hexagon - 1060071-00-A
    Figure 8. LH shown, RH similar
  10. Fasten the clips (x3) that attach the LH trough trim to the body.
    Figure 9. LH shown, RH similar
  11. Install the bolt that attaches the LH trough trim to the body.
    1.2 Nm (.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 bit
    • Wiha Torque 0.8 Nm - 5.0 Nm screwdriver
    Figure 10. LH shown, RH similar
  12. Repeat step 9 through step 11 on the RH side.
  13. Remove the vehicle from the 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Stands.