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.
- Open LH front door
- Lower LH front window
- Press brake pedal to turn on drive rails
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Set air suspension ride height to “Very High”
NoteUsing center display > Controls > Suspension > ''Very High''
- Turn wheel fully to the right
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Open hood
NoteSelect Controls > Frunk Open
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Remove rear underhood apron
Note8x clips
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Remove LH underhood apron
Note10x clips
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Remove RH underhood apron
Note10x clips
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Remove front underhood apron
Note7x clips
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Remove bolts securing fascia bracket to carrier
Note6x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
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Remove push clips securing LH front wheel arch liner to fascia and move to the side for access
Note1x bolt, T30, 2 Nm, 5x push clips, Shift bottom of liner down and flex top of liner against tire
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Remove bolt securing front fascia to LH fender bracket
Note1x bolt, 8mm, 5 Nm
- Press brake pedal to turn on drive rails
- Turn wheel fully to the left
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Remove push clips securing RH front wheel arch liner to fascia and move to the side for access
Note6x push clips, Shift bottom of liner down and flex top of liner against tire
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Remove bolt securing front fascia to RH fender bracket
Note1x bolt, 8mm, 5 Nm
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Power off vehicle from center display
NoteVia Controls > Safety & Security > Power Off
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Disconnect LV battery connector and First Responder Loop
Note2x connectors, Lift up and release green locking tab, Pull black connector lock outwards to release connection
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Release front fascia valance from front aero shield
Note8x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 2x clips, 2x datums, Do not remove 3x middle bolts
- Apply masking tape to protect LH and RH front fenders
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Disconnect front fascia harness
Note2x connectors, Pull red tab to disengage lock then disconnect, Located behind RH wheel arch liner
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Disconnect front camera washer hose
Note1x quick connector, 1x clip, Unlock black tab then separate hose, Located behind LH wheel arch liner
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Release fascia from fender brackets and pull forward to remove from vehicle
NoteSet fascia on protected surface, Recommend assistance
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Remove ankle catcher
Note6x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Number of bolts may vary on new vehicles
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Install ankle catcher
Note6x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Number of bolts may vary on new vehicles
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Install front fascia onto vehicle and secure fascia to fender brackets
NoteRecommend Assistance, Route fascia harness while installing, Verify front fascia valance sits under front aero shield before proceeding
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Connect front fascia harness
Note1x connectors, Engage locking tab, Located behind RH wheel arch liner
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Connect front camera washer hose
Note1x quick connector, 1x clip, Lock black tab hose, Located behind LH wheel arch liner
- Remove masking tape from front fenders
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Apply Loctite 222 to fasteners and secure front fascia valance to front aero shield
Note8x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 2x clips, 2x datums, Insert valance datums into aero shield holes, Do not remove 3x middle bolts
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Install bolt securing fascia to RH fender bracket
Note1x bolt, 8mm, 5 Nm
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Install push clips securing RH front wheel liner to fascia
Note6x push clips
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Connect First Responder Loop and LV battery connector
Note2x connectors Secure FRL first, Seat LV battery connection and push black connector lock inwards to secure, Engage green locking tab when fully seated
- Press brake pedal to turn on drive rails
- Turn wheel fully to the right
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Install bolt securing fascia to LH fender bracket
Note1x bolt, 8mm, 5 Nm
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Install push clips securing LH front wheel liner to fascia
Note1x bolt, T30, 2 Nm, 5x push clips
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Install bolts securing fascia bracket to carrier
Note6x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
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Install front underhood apron
Note7x clips
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Install RH underhood apron
Note10x clips
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Install LH underhood apron
Note10x clips
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Install rear underhood apron
Note8x clips
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Close hood
NotePress firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
- Press brake pedal to turn on drive rails
- Turn steering wheel back to center
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Remove air suspension from Jack Mode
NoteSelect Controls > Service > Jack Mode
- Raise LH front window
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Close LH front door
NoteClose doors