2025-02-18

Fascia - Rear - Lower (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1001050102 FRT 0.66 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 LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Fascia - Rear - Lower (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the LH and RH corners of the rear fascia assembly to the body
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts that attach the LH and RH side of the rear fascia assembly to the body
2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x9) that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the body
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the rear fascia
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Screws (x6) that attach the LH and RH rear fascia lamps to the rear fascia assembly
1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
Reuse
Bolts (x4) that attach the LH and RH upper rear fascia to the lower rear fascia
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
Reuse

Remove

  1. Remove the rear fascia and diffuser assembly. See GUID-FF55B6F8-E257-4E77-B06D-3511D38E1426.html.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Perform the next step before lowering the vehicle.
  2. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the rear fascia.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T30 socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    Figure 1. LH shown, RH similar
  3. Release the tabs (x9) that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the rear fascia, and then remove the diffuser from the rear fascia assembly.
  4. Disconnect the LH and RH rear license plate lamp connectors.
    Figure 2. LH shown, RH similar
  5. Use a small flat head screw driver to release the clips (x4) that attach LH and RH rear license plate lamps to the rear fascia assembly.
    Figure 3. LH shown, RH similar
  6. Disconnect the LH rear BLE connector.
  7. Disconnect the RH rear BLE connector.
  8. Remove the screws (x6) that attach the LH and RH rear fascia lamps to the rear fascia assembly.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 socket
    Figure 4. LH shown, RH similar
  9. Release the clips (x8) that attach the rear fascia harness to the rear fascia assembly, and then remove the LH and RH rear lamps and rear fascia harness from the vehicle.
  10. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH upper rear fascia to the lower rear fascia.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T30 socket
  11. Release the clips (x7) that attach the LH upper rear fascia to the lower rear fascia.
  12. Repeat step 10 and step 11 to separate the RH upper rear fascia from the lower rear fascia.

Install

  1. Install the clips (x7) that attach the LH upper rear fascia to the lower rear fascia.
  2. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH upper rear fascia to the lower rear fascia.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T30 socket
  3. Repeat step 1 and step2 to install the RH upper rear fascia to the lower rear fascia.
  4. Install the clips (x8) that attach the rear fascia harness to the rear fascia assembly.
  5. Install the screws (x6) that attach the LH and RH rear fascia lamps to the rear fascia assembly.
    1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T25 socket
    Figure 5. LH shown, RH similar
  6. Connect the LH rear BLE connector.
  7. Connect the RH rear BLE connector.
  8. Install the clips (x4) that attach LH and RH rear license plate lamps to the rear fascia assembly.
    Figure 6. LH shown, RH similar
  9. Connect the LH and RH rear license plate lamp connectors.
    Figure 7. LH shown, RH similar
  10. Install the tabs (x9) that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the rear fascia assembly.
  11. Install the rear fascia and diffuser assembly. See GUID-FF55B6F8-E257-4E77-B06D-3511D38E1426.html.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Perform the next step after raising up the vehicle, and then continue to install the assembly.
  12. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the rear fascia.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T30 socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    Figure 8. LH shown, RH similar