21/05/2020 10:52:45

Bumper Beam - Front (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 10011102 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.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Bumper Beam - Front (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the front bumper beam to the crush cans
75 Nm (55.3 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
 Replace

Remove

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the front fascia assembly. See Fascia - Front (Remove and Install).
  7. Remove the LH front airbag sensor. See Sensor - Impact Accelerometer - Front Bumper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the center front airbag sensor. See Sensor - Impact Accelerometer - Front Bumper - Center (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the RH front airbag sensor. See Sensor - Impact Accelerometer - Front Bumper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove and discard the bolts that attach the front bumper with the energy absorbers to the crash cans.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
  11. Carefully remove the front bumper with the energy absorbers from the vehicle.
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    CAUTION
    Do not damage the body when prying the front bumper.
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    Note
    Slightly tap the front bumper with a dead blow hammer to assist with removal of the front bumper.
  12. Remove the foam from the front bumper.

Install

  1. Install the foam onto the new front bumper beam.
  2. Position the front bumper with energy absorber onto the vehicle.
  3. Install the new bolts that attach the front bumper with the energy absorbers to the LH and RH crash cans.
    75 Nm (55.3 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
  4. Install the RH front airbag sensor. See Sensor - Impact Accelerometer - Front Bumper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Install the center front airbag sensor. See Sensor - Impact Accelerometer - Front Bumper - Center (Remove and Replace).
  6. Install the LH front airbag sensor. See Sensor - Impact Accelerometer - Front Bumper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the front fascia assembly. See Fascia - Front (Remove and Install).
  8. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  9. Install the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
  10. Install the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
  11. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  12. Remove the vehicle from the lift.