2026-09-29

Harness - Fascia - Front (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 17101002 FRT 0.60 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and its associated 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. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

Warning
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.
  • 2026-08-14: Released new procedure.

Removal

  1. Open LH front door
  2. Open hood
    Note
    Via Controls > Front Trunk
  3. Remove rear underhood apron
    Note
    8x clips
  4. Remove RH underhood apron
    Note
    9x clips
  5. Remove LH underhood apron
    Note
    9x clips, (*Use this step for Model S Refresh procedures)
  6. Release primary and secondary drain tubes from cabin intake duct assembly
    Note
    2x hoses
  7. Release cabin intake duct assembly from cowl panel
    Note
    3x push clips
  8. Remove cabin intake duct assembly
    Note
    2x clips, one on each side
  9. Remove HEPA filter outlet duct
    Note
    Lift up, Pull towards front of vehicle, Then rotate clockwise
  10. Power off vehicle via UI
    Note
    Via Controls > Safety > Power Off
  11. Disconnect 12V battery negative terminal and First Responder Loop
    Note
    1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector, Wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting modules or HV components
  12. Remove rear underhood apron
    Note
    8x clips
  13. Remove underhood storage carpet
    Note
    2x connectors, Release edge of carpet from underneath underhood storage unit seal, Disconnect light and release switch connectors
  14. Release underhood storage unit
    Note
    2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm, 2x push clips
  15. Remove underhood storage unit
    Note
    1x grommet, Lift the underhood storage unit appropriately to access the grommet and push grommet through underhood storage
  16. Disconnect front fascia harness
    Note
    2x connectors, disconnect the two connectors and remove them from the support bracket
  17. Release edge clip that secures fascia harness to RH active shutter
    Note
    1x edge clip
  18. Remove bolts securing fascia bracket to carrier
    Note
    4x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
  19. Remove screw securing front fascia to LH fender bracket
    Note
    1x screw, T25, 1.5 Nm
  20. Remove screw securing front fascia to RH fender bracket
    Note
    1x screw, T25, 1.5 Nm
  21. Remove screws and clips securing fascia to front aero shield
    Note
    2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 6x push clips
  22. Release fascia from fender brackets and pull forward to remove from vehicle
    Note
    Set fascia on protected surface, Recommend assistance
  23. Disconnect parking sensor connectors
    Note
    6x connectors, Release locking tab
  24. Disconnect LH active louvre connector
    Note
    1x connector, Release locking tab
  25. Disconnect LH front cornering lamp connector
    Note
    1x connector
  26. Disconnect RH active louvre connector
    Note
    1x connector, Release locking tab
  27. Disconnect RH front cornering lamp connector
    Note
    1x connector
  28. Disconnect air quality sensor connector
    Note
    1x connector
  29. Disconnect ambient temperature sensor connector
    Note
    1x connector
  30. Release clips securing harness and remove from front fascia assembly
    Note
    16x clips

Installation

  1. Position and secure harness onto front fascia assembly
    Note
    16x clips
  2. Connect ambient temperature sensor connector
    Note
    1x connector
  3. Connect air quality sensor connector
  4. Connect RH active louvre connector
    Note
    1x connector, Secure locking tab
  5. Connect RH front cornering lamp connector
    Note
    1x connector
  6. Connect LH active louvre connector
    Note
    1x connector, Secure locking tab
  7. Connect LH front cornering lamp connector
    Note
    1x connector
  8. Connect valeo USS sensor connectors
    Note
    6x connectors, Secure locking tabs
  9. Place front fascia onto vehicle and secure fascia to fender brackets
    Note
    Recommend Assistance, Route fascia harness while installing, Align guide tabs to aeroshield then secure to fender brackets
  10. Secure fascia harness clip onto RH active shutter
    Note
    1x edge clip
  11. Connect front fascia harness
    Note
    2x connectors, install the two connectors and attach them to the support bracket
  12. Install screws and clips securing fascia to front aero shield
    Note
    2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 6x push clips
  13. Install screw securing fascia to LH fender bracket
    Note
    1x screw, T25, 1.5 Nm
  14. Install screw securing fascia to RH fender bracket
    Note
    1x screw, T25, 1.5 Nm
  15. Install bolts securing LH and RH side of fascia to carrier
    Note
    4x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
  16. Position underhood storage unit
    Note
    1x grommet, Lift the underhood storage unit appropriately to access the gromment and feed harness grommet through underhood storage unit
  17. Install bolts and clips securing underhood storage unit
    Note
    2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm, 2x push clips
  18. Install underhood storage carpet and reconnect light and release switch connectors
    Note
    2x connectors, Secure edges of carpet underneath underhood storage unit seal
  19. Install front underhood apron
    Note
    7x clips
  20. Connect First Responder Loop and 12V battery negative terminal
    Note
    1x connector, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, Connect First Responder Loop first
  21. Install HEPA filter outlet duct
    Note
    First connect smaller end near firewall, then slide larger end onto HEPA filter assembly
  22. Install cabin intake duct assembly
    Note
    2x tabs, One on each side
  23. Secure cabin intake duct assembly to cowl panel
    Note
    3x push clips
  24. Secure primary and secondary drain tubes to cabin intake duct assembly
    Note
    2x hoses
  25. Install LH underhood apron
    Note
    9x clips
  26. Install RH underhood apron
    Note
    9x clips
  27. Install rear underhood apron
    Note
    8x clips
  28. Close hood
    Note
    Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
  29. Connect laptop to vehicle with a tethered Ethernet connection via Toolbox 3
    Note
    1x connector, 2x clips, Newer models will access connector below MCU with cubby removed, Older models will access port at LH side of IP with end cap removedOpen Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to vehicle: https://toolbox.teslamotors.com, Select connection status icon at top right corner and select Connect Locally (icon will turn green when vehicle is connected), Local connection will enable service mode plus on display
  30. Open "Louver Shutter Operation" panel
    Note
    Panels > Thermal > Louver Shutter Operation
  31. Run "Louver Shutter Operation" test to verify louver operation, after test is completed click on the "Finish" button to complete the test
    Note
    In the Toolbox "Louver Shutter Operation" panel, select "Re-calibrate Louver Shutters" and press the "Play Button", Test should run for about 1 minute
  32. Disconnect laptop from vehicle
  33. Reinstall IP cubby
    Note
    2x clips, Be sure to route Ethernet and CAN communication wires properly prior to installation
  34. Close LH front door