2026-09-09

V-Bar Assembly - Grille - Front (Plaid) (2025+) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 10010402302 0.42 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and its associated 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. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components.
  • 2026-09-02: Released new procedure.

Remove

  1. Open LH front door
  2. Lower LH front window
  3. Press brake pedal to turn on drive rails
  4. Set air suspension ride height to “Very High”
    Note
    Using center display > Controls > Suspension > ''Very High''
  5. Turn wheel fully to right
  6. Open hood
    Note
    Via Controls > Frunk Open
  7. Remove rear underhood apron
    Note
    8x clips
  8. Remove LH underhood apron
    Note
    10x clips, (*Use this step for Palladium S procedures)
  9. Remove RH underhood apron
    Note
    10x clips
  10. Remove front underhood apron
    Note
    7x clips
  11. Remove bolts securing fascia bracket to carrier
    Note
    6x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
  12. Remove push clips securing LH front wheel arch liner to fascia and move to the side for access
    Note
    1x bolt, T30, 2 Nm, 5x push clips, Shift bottom of liner down and flex top of liner against tire
  13. Remove bolt securing front fascia to LH fender bracket
    Note
    1x bolt, 8mm, 5 Nm
  14. Press brake pedal to turn on drive rails
  15. Turn wheel fully to left
  16. Remove push clips securing RH front wheel arch liner to fascia and move to the side for access
    Note
    6x push clips, Shift bottom of liner down and flex top of liner against tire
  17. Remove bolt securing front fascia to RH fender bracket
    Note
    1x bolt, 8mm, 5 Nm
  18. Power off vehicle from center display
    Note
    Via Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
  19. Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
    Note
    2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection
  20. Release front fascia valance from front aero shield
    Note
    8x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 2x clips, 2x datums, Do not remove 3x middle bolts
  21. Apply masking tape to protect LH and RH front fenders
  22. Disconnect front fascia harness
    Note
    2x connectors, Pull red tab to disengage lock then disconnect, Located behind RH wheel arch liner
  23. Disconnect front camera washer hose
    Note
    1x quick connector, 1x clip, Unlock black tab then separate hose, Located behind LH wheel arch liner
  24. Release fascia from fender brackets and pull forward to remove from vehicle
    Note
    Set fascia on protected surface, Recommend assistance
  25. Disconnect front BLE assembly connector
    Note
    1x connector, Do not push down on red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
  26. Remove screw securing T-badge support to front fascia assembly
    Note
    3x screw, T25, 3 Nm
  27. Release T-badge support and remove from front fascia assembly
    Note
    4x tabs, 2x datums
  28. Release V-bar assembly from T-badge carrier
    Note
    4x plastic clips

Install

  1. Secure V-bar assembly onto T-badge carrier
    Note
    4x clip plastic clips
  2. Secure T-badge support onto front fascia assembly
    Note
    4x tabs, 2x datums
  3. Connect front BLE assembly connector
    Note
    1x connector, Engage locking tab
  4. Install screw securing T-badge support to front fascia assembly
    Note
    1x screw, T25, 3 Nm
  5. Install front fascia onto vehicle and secure fascia to fender brackets
    Note
    Recommend Assistance, Route fascia harness while installing, Verify front fascia valance sits under front aero shield before proceeding
  6. Connect front fascia harness
    Note
    1x connectors, Engage locking tab, Located behind RH wheel arch liner
  7. Connect front camera washer hose
    Note
    1x quick connector, 1x clip, Lock black tab hose, Located behind LH wheel arch liner
  8. Remove masking tape from front fenders
  9. Apply Loctite 222 to fasteners and secure front fascia valance to front aero shield
    Note
    8x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 2x clips, 2x datums, Insert valance datums into aero shield holes, Do not remove 3x middle bolts
  10. Install bolt securing fascia to RH fender bracket
    Note
    1x bolt, 8mm, 5 Nm
  11. Install push clips securing RH front wheel liner to fascia
    Note
    6x push clips
  12. Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector
    Note
    2x connectors Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated
  13. Press brake pedal to turn on drive rails
  14. Turn wheel fully to right
  15. Install bolt securing fascia to LH fender bracket
    Note
    1x bolt, 8mm, 5 Nm
  16. Install push clips securing LH front wheel liner to fascia
    Note
    1x bolt, T30, 2 Nm, 5x push clips
  17. Install bolts securing fascia bracket to carrier
    Note
    6x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
  18. Install front underhood apron
    Note
    7x clips
  19. Install RH underhood apron
    Note
    10x clips
  20. Install LH underhood apron
    Note
    10x clips
  21. Install rear underhood apron
    Note
    8x clips
  22. Close hood
    Note
    Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
  23. Press brake pedal to turn on drive rails
  24. Turn steering wheel back to center
  25. Remove air suspension from Jack Mode
    Note
    Select Controls > Service > Jack Mode
  26. Raise LH front window
  27. Close LH front door
    Note