2025-11-17

Fascia Assembly - Front (HW3) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 10011002 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

  • 2025-11-17: Replaced radar heater disconnect step with reference to rework procedure. Removed steps to reinstall and reconnect radar heater.
  • 2023-08-24: Added steps to transfer the front license plate brackets from the old fascia to the new fascia.

Remove

  1. 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).
  2. Remove the front fascia assembly from the vehicle. See Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove and Install).
  3. Disconnect the front parking sensor electrical connectors (x6).
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    Note
    DO 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.
  4. Disconnect the LH and RH headlight electrical connectors.
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    Note
    DO 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.
    Figure 1. LH shown; RH similar
  5. Remove LV jumper wires (x2) from the tow hook cover.
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    Note
    Squeeze the retaining tabs together and gently remove the wires from the cover.
  6. Disconnect the front BLE assembly electrical connector.
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    Note
    DO 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
  7. If the radar heater has not been permanently disconnected, perform the rework. See Heater - Radar (Rework) (Vehicles Built Before July 1, 2021) or Heater - Radar (Rework) (Vehicles Built After July 1, 2021).
  8. Disconnect the pedestrian warning speaker electrical connector, and then release the clip that attaches the warning speaker to the front fascia.
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    Note
    DO 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.
  9. Release clips (x10) and hooks (x2) that attach the front fascia harness to the front fascia, and then remove the harness from the assembly.
  10. Remove the parking sensors (x6) from the front fascia assembly.
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    Note
    Note the location of the sensors on the front fascia. Sensors S1 and S6 (arrowed in image) are different from S2-S5 (circled in image).
  11. Remove the screws (x3) that attach the RH front fascia lamp assembly to the front fascia.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
  12. Release the tabs (x4) that attach the RH front fascia lamp assembly to the front fascia, and then remove the lamp from the fascia.
  13. Repeat steps 10 and 11 for the LH side of the vehicle.
  14. Remove clips (x8) that attach the valance to the front fascia assembly.
  15. Remove the nuts that attach the valance to the front fascia assembly, and then remove the valance from the assembly.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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    Note
    Release LH and RH corners of the valance from the fascia to release it from the assembly.
  16. Remove the screws (x2) that attach the front fascia grille to the front fascia assembly.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
  17. Release the tabs (x11) that attach the front fascia grille to the front fascia assembly, and then remove the grille from the assembly.
  18. Remove screw that attaches the T-badge support to the front fascia assembly.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
  19. Release the tabs (x4) that attach the T-badge support to the front fascia assembly, and then remove it from the assembly.

Install

  1. Place the front fascia assembly on a padded workbench.
  2. Install the T-badge support onto the front fascia assembly.
  3. Install the screw that attaches the T-badge support to the front fascia assembly.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
  4. Install the front fascia grille onto the front fascia assembly.
  5. Install the screws (x2) that attach the front fascia grille to the front fascia assembly.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
  6. Position the valance onto the front fascia assembly, and then install the nuts (x2) that attach the valance to the fascia assembly.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Interlock the valance tabs with the fascia tabs.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  7. Install clips (x8) that attach the valance to the front fascia assembly.
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    Note
    Hold the fascia tabs flush with the valance if necessary.
  8. Install LH front fascia lamp assembly
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    Note
    4x retaining tabs, 3x screws, T25, 2.8 Nm
  9. 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.
    2.8 Nm (2.1 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
  10. Install the parking sensors (x6) onto the front fascia assembly.
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    Note
    Sensors S1 and S6 (arrowed in image) are different from S2-S5 (circled in image).
  11. Position the harness onto the front fascia assembly, and then install the clips that attach the harness to the fascia.
  12. 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.
  13. Connect the front BLE assembly electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
  14. Install the LV jumper wires onto the tow hook cover.
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    Note
    Ensure both wire terminals are fully seated behind the retaining tabs.
  15. Connect the LH fascia lamp electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
  16. Connect the RH fascia lamp electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
  17. Connect the parking sensor electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
  18. Install the front fascia assembly. See Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove and Install).
  19. 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).