2025-02-18

Bracket - Fascia Side to Fender - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1001020302 FRT 0.15 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: Bracket - Fascia Side to Fender - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH fascia side to fender to the body
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the LH front fender
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Remove the LH front fender garnish. See Fender Garnish - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the LH front fender.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  3. Apply masking tape around the LH headlamp and front fender to protect the paint on the vehicle.
  4. Carefully pull the LH corner of the front fascia outward, and insert an inflatable air bag between the front fascia and the LH front fender, and then inflate the air bag to gain access to the bracket.
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    CAUTION
    Take care not to damage the paint.
  5. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH fascia side to fender bracket to the body, and then remove the bracket from the vehicle.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket

Install

  1. Position the LH fascia side to fender bracket to the vehicle, and then install the bolts (x2) that attach the bracket to the body.
    3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Make sure that the tabs are properly seated to the front fender.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  2. Deflate and remove the inflatable air bag between the front fascia and the LH front fender, and then install the front fascia back to its original position.
  3. Remove the masking tape from around the LH corner of the front fascia.
  4. Install the bolt that attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the LH front fender.
    3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  5. Install the LH front fender garnish. See Fender Garnish - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).