2022-06-28

Crossmember - V Brace - Shock Tower (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 10102122 0.48 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

Remove

  1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the LH and RH wiper arms. See Wiper Arm - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Release the washer hose nozzle near the LH shock tower cover.
  5. Remove the LH and RH shock tower covers. See Cover - Shock Tower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the wiper cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the LH and RH V-braces. See V Brace - Shock Tower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the nuts (x2) that attach the shock tower V-brace crossmember to the vehicle.
    18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket

Install

  1. Position the shock tower V-brace crossmember into the vehicle, and then install the nuts (x2) that attach the V-brace crossmember to the vehicle.
    18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  2. Install the LH and RH V-braces. See V Brace - Shock Tower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Install the wiper cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
  4. Install the LH and RH wiper arms. See Wiper Arm - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Install the LH and RH shock tower covers. See Cover - Shock Tower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Install the washer hose nozzle near the LH shock tower cover.
  7. Install the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).