2025-03-17

Spoiler Outer Panel (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1133050502 FRT 0.30 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.

  • 2025-03-17: Added torque specifications.
  • 2025-03-13: Updated procedure.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Spoiler Outer Panel (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (X2) secure the tuned mass damper to the liftgate.
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse
Nuts (X3) that attach the spoiler outer panel to the liftgate.
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Apply masking tape to the entire upper part of the taillight.
  2. Remove the liftgate lower trim. See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM - REAR SPEAKER (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the tuned mass damper to the liftgate, and then remove the tuned mass damper.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  4. Remove the nuts (x3) that attach the spoiler outer panel to the liftgate.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  5. Remove the LH and RH spoiler side covers from the liftgate. See Side Cover Spoiler - LH (Remove and Replace).
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    Note
    If the vehicle is not equipped with spoiler side covers, follow the instructions in the procedure to remove the bolts (x4) that attach the sides of the spoiler to the liftgate.
  6. Remove the spoiler outer panel from the liftgate.

Install

  1. Install the spoiler outer panel to the liftgate.
  2. Install the LH and RH spoiler side covers to the liftgate. See Side Cover Spoiler - LH (Remove and Replace).
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    Note
    If the vehicle is not equipped with spoiler side covers, follow the instructions in the procedure to fasten the bolts (x4) that attach the sides of the spoiler to the liftgate.
  3. Fasten the nuts (x3) that attach the spoiler outer panel to the liftgate.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  4. Install the tuned mass damper to the liftgate, and then fasten the bolts (x2) that attach the tuned mass damper to the liftgate.
    9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  5. Remove the liftgate lower trim. See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM - REAR SPEAKER (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the masking tape from the taillight.