2025-03-12

FRONT SKID PLATE (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1601010302 FRT 0.00 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: FRONT SKID PLATE (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt securing LH/RH front wheel liner to body
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt securing front skid plate
13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • External Torx Plus EP10
Reuse

Remove

  1. Remove the rear aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove bolt securing LH front wheel liner to body.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  3. Remove bolt securing RH front wheel liner to body.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  4. Remove the lower bolts (x4) that attach the skid plate to the HV battery.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • External Torx Plus EP10

Install

  1. Install the lower bolts (x4) that attach the skid plate to the HV battery.
    13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • External Torx Plus EP10
  2. Install the bolt securing LH front wheel liner to body.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  3. Install the bolt securing RH front wheel liner to body.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  4. Install the rear aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).