2024-05-20

Fairing - Wheel - Front - LH (Remove & Install)

Correction code 12202231 0.20 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.

  • 2024-05-20: Changed procedure from Remove and Replace to Remove and Install, since the front wheel fairing is no longer separately serviceable.
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Note
This procedure details the Remove and Install of the front wheel fairing. The front wheel fairing by itself is not replaceable. To replace the fairing, see Fender Garnish and Wheel Fairing Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Press the brake pedal to turn on drive rails.
  3. On the center display, set the air suspension to "Jack Mode".
  4. Release the clip and the tabs (x8) that attach the LH front wheel arch liner cover to the LH front wheel arch liner, and then remove the cover from the liner.
  5. Remove the clip that attaches the LH front wheel fairing to the LH front wheel arch liner.
  6. Remove the bolts (x2) and release the tab that attach the LH front wheel fairing to the valance, and then remove the fairing from the valance.
    1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10mm socket
  7. Starting from the rear, release the clips (x5) and tabs (x9) that attach the LH front fender garnish to the vehicle, disconnect the electrical connector, and then remove the garnish from the vehicle.
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    Note
    Release the connector lock before disconnecting the electrical connector.
  8. Remove the screw that attaches the LH front wheel fairing to the LH front fender garnish, and then remove the fairing from the garnish.
    1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T25 socket

Install

  1. Position the LH front wheel fairing into the LH front fender garnish, and then install the screw that attaches the fairing to the garnish.
    1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T25 socket
  2. Connect the electrical harness to the LH front fender garnish parking sensor connector, and then starting from the front and working rearward, fasten the clips (x5) and tabs (x9) that attach the fender garnish to the body.
  3. Install the LH front wheel fairing to the valance, and then fasten the tab and install the bolts (x2) that attach the wheel fairing to the valance.
    1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10mm socket
  4. Install the LH front wheel arch liner cover to the LH front wheel arch liner, and then fasten the clip and the tabs (x8) that attach the cover to the liner.
  5. Fasten the clip that attaches the LH front wheel fairing to the LH front wheel arch liner.
  6. Press the brake pedal to turn on drive rails.
  7. Use the center display to remove the air suspension from "Jack Mode".
  8. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.