2025-04-22

Ankle Catcher Assembly - Fascia - Front (2025+) (Remove & Replace)

Correction code New 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 wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

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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. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.
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This procedure describes work that is specific to 2025+ Model S.
  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”
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    Using center display > Controls > Suspension > ''Very High''
  5. Turn wheel fully to the right
  6. Open hood
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    Select Controls > Frunk Open
  7. Remove rear underhood apron
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    8x clips
  8. Remove LH underhood apron
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    10x clips
  9. Remove RH underhood apron
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    10x clips
  10. Remove front underhood apron
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    7x clips
  11. Remove bolts securing fascia bracket to carrier
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    6x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
  12. Remove push clips securing LH front wheel arch liner to fascia and move to the side for access
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    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
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    1x bolt, 8mm, 5 Nm
  14. Press brake pedal to turn on drive rails
  15. Turn wheel fully to the left
  16. Remove push clips securing RH front wheel arch liner to fascia and move to the side for access
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    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
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    1x bolt, 8mm, 5 Nm
  18. Power off vehicle from center display
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    Via Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
  19. Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
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    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
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    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
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    2x connectors, Pull red tab to disengage lock then disconnect, Located behind RH wheel arch liner
  23. Disconnect front camera washer hose
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    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
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    Set fascia on protected surface, Recommend assistance
  25. Remove ankle catcher
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    6x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Number of bolts may vary on new vehicles
  26. Install ankle catcher
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    6x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Number of bolts may vary on new vehicles
  27. Install front fascia onto vehicle and secure fascia to fender brackets
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    Recommend Assistance, Route fascia harness while installing, Verify front fascia valance sits under front aero shield before proceeding
  28. Connect front fascia harness
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    1x connectors, Engage locking tab, Located behind RH wheel arch liner
  29. Connect front camera washer hose
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    1x quick connector, 1x clip, Lock black tab hose, Located behind LH wheel arch liner
  30. Remove masking tape from front fenders
  31. Apply Loctite 222 to fasteners and secure front fascia valance to front aero shield
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    8x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 2x clips, 2x datums, Insert valance datums into aero shield holes, Do not remove 3x middle bolts
  32. Install bolt securing fascia to RH fender bracket
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    1x bolt, 8mm, 5 Nm
  33. Install push clips securing RH front wheel liner to fascia
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    6x push clips
  34. Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector
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    2x connectors Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated
  35. Press brake pedal to turn on drive rails
  36. Turn wheel fully to the right
  37. Install bolt securing fascia to LH fender bracket
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    1x bolt, 8mm, 5 Nm
  38. Install push clips securing LH front wheel liner to fascia
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    1x bolt, T30, 2 Nm, 5x push clips
  39. Install bolts securing fascia bracket to carrier
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    6x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
  40. Install front underhood apron
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    7x clips
  41. Install RH underhood apron
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    10x clips
  42. Install LH underhood apron
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    10x clips
  43. Install rear underhood apron
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    8x clips
  44. Close hood
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    Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
  45. Press brake pedal to turn on drive rails
  46. Turn steering wheel back to center
  47. Remove air suspension from Jack Mode
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    Select Controls > Service > Jack Mode
  48. Raise LH front window
  49. Close LH front door
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    Close doors