Fascia Assembly - Front (HW3) (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 10011002 0.90 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.
- 2023-08-24: Added steps to transfer the front license plate brackets from the old fascia to the new fascia.
Remove
- Remove the front license plate base bracket and front license plate molding painted bracket from the old front fascia so that they can be installed on the replacement fascia in a later step. See Base Bracket - License Plate - Front (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the front fascia assembly from the vehicle. See Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove and Install).
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Disconnect the front parking sensor
electrical connectors (x6).
NoteDO NOT push down on the red locking tab. Pull the tab away from the connector until the connector is unlocked, and then continue pulling to release the connector.
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Disconnect the LH and RH headlight
electrical connectors.
NoteDO NOT push down on the red locking tab. Pull the tab away from the connector until the connector is unlocked, and then continue pulling to release the connector.
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Remove LV jumper wires (x2) from the
tow hook cover.
NoteSqueeze the retaining tabs together and gently remove the wires from the cover.
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Disconnect the front BLE assembly
electrical connector.
NoteDO NOT push down on the red locking tab. Pull the tab away from the connector until the connector is unlocked, and then continue pulling to release the connector.r
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Disconnect the radar heater electrical
connector.
NoteDO NOT push down on the red locking tab. Pull the tab away from the connector until the connector is unlocked, and then continue pulling to release the connector.NoteThe radar heater grid is a single use component. A new heater grid must be installed when replacing the front fascia.
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Disconnect the pedestrian warning
speaker electrical connector, and then release the clip that attaches the warning
speaker to the front fascia.
NoteDO NOT push down on the red locking tab. Pull the tab away from the connector until the connector is unlocked, and then continue pulling to release the connector.
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Release clips (x10) and hooks (x2)
that attach the front fascia harness to the front fascia, and then remove the harness
from the assembly.
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Remove the parking sensors (x6) from
the front fascia assembly.
NoteNote the location of the sensors on the front fascia. Sensors S1 and S6 (arrowed in image) are different from S2-S5 (circled in image).
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Remove the screws (x3) that attach the
RH front fascia lamp assembly to the front fascia.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 4 in extension
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Release the tabs (x4) that attach the
RH front fascia lamp assembly to the front fascia, and then remove the lamp from the
fascia.
- Repeat steps 10 and 11 for the LH side of the vehicle.
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Remove clips (x8) that attach the
valance to the front fascia assembly.
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Remove the nuts that attach the
valance to the front fascia assembly, and then remove the valance from the
assembly.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
NoteRelease LH and RH corners of the valance from the fascia to release it from the assembly. -
Remove the screws (x2) that attach the
front fascia grille to the front fascia assembly.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 4 in extension
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Release the tabs (x11) that attach the
front fascia grille to the front fascia assembly, and then remove the grille from the
assembly.
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Remove screw that attaches the T-badge
support to the front fascia assembly.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 4 in extension
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Release the tabs (x4) that attach the
T-badge support to the front fascia assembly, and then remove it from the
assembly.
Install
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Place the front fascia assembly on a
padded workbench.
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Locate the scribe lines on front
fascia assembly for the new radar heater grid installation.
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Clean the installation area with IPA
wipes.
NoteAllow 1 minute for dry time.
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Remove the adhesive backing on the LH
side of the radar heater grid, align the bottom corner onto the scribe lines, and then
adhere the bottom portion onto front fascia assembly.
NoteMake sure to not leave any creases or bubbles while adhering to the fascia. Alignment of heater grid along the scribe lines is key to radar operation.
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Remove the adhesive backing on the
center of radar heater grid, align the bottom onto the scribe line, and then adhere the
middle portion onto the front fascia assembly.
NoteMake sure to not leave any creases or bubbles while adhering to the fascia. Alignment of grid along the scribe lines is key to radar operation.
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Remove the adhesive backing on the RH
side of the radar heater grid, align the bottom onto the scribe line, and then fully set
both sides onto the front fascia assembly.
NoteMake sure to not leave any creases or bubbles while adhering to the fascia. Alignment of grid along the scribe lines is key to radar operation.
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Inspect the radar heater grid for
bubbles and creases.
NoteMake sure the radar heater is fully adhered to the front fascia. Maximum bubble diameter is 10mm.
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Install the radar heater harness into
the front fascia assembly.
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Install the T-badge support onto the
front fascia assembly.
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Install the screw that attaches the
T-badge support to the front fascia assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 4 in extension
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Install the front fascia grille onto
the front fascia assembly.
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Install the screws (x2) that attach
the front fascia grille to the front fascia assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 4 in extension
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Position the valance onto the front
fascia assembly, and then install the nuts (x2) that attach the valance to the fascia
assembly.NoteInterlock the valance tabs with the fascia tabs.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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Install clips (x8) that attach the
valance to the front fascia assembly.
NoteHold the fascia tabs flush with the valance if necessary.
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Install LH front fascia lamp
assembly
Note4x retaining tabs, 3x screws, T25, 2.8 Nm
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Install the RH front fascia lamp
assembly onto the front fascia assembly, and then install the screws (x3) that attach
the lamp to the fascia.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 4 in extension
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Install the parking sensors (x6) onto
the front fascia assembly.
NoteSensors S1 and S6 (arrowed in image) are different from S2-S5 (circled in image).
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Position the harness onto the front
fascia assembly, and then install the clips that attach the harness to the fascia.
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Install the clip that attaches the
pedestrian warning speaker wiring harness to the front fascia assembly, connect the
speaker electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
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Connect the radar heater electrical
connector, and then engage the connector lock.
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Connect the front BLE assembly
electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
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Install the LV jumper wires onto the
tow hook cover.
NoteEnsure both wire terminals are fully seated behind the retaining tabs.
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Connect the LH fascia lamp electrical
connector, and then engage the connector lock.
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Connect the RH fascia lamp electrical
connector, and then engage the connector lock.
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Connect the parking sensor electrical
connector, and then engage the connector lock.
- Install the front fascia assembly. See Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove and Install).
- Install the front license plate base bracket and front license plate molding painted bracket that was removed from the old fascia onto the new fascia. See Base Bracket - License Plate - Front (Remove and Replace).