2025-01-23

Active Grille Shutter (Remove and Install)

Correction code 1001040101 FRT 0.5 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: Active Grille Shutter (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the washer reservoir to the front end carrier
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the ankle catcher
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
Reuse

Remove

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Stands.
  2. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  3. Disconnect the front camera washer hose.
  4. Release the clip that attaches the front camera hose to the washer reservoir.
  5. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the washer reservoir to the front end carrier, and then move the reservoir aside.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Be careful not to spill washer fluid from the reservoir.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  6. Release the tabs (x2) and attach the ambient temperature sensor to the active grille shutter.
  7. Carefully remove the ambient temperature sensor cover from the active grille shutter, and then move the sensor out through the opening.
  8. Disconnect the active grille shutter actuator electrical connector.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Do not push down on the red tab. Pull the red tab to release the connector lock.
  9. Release the clips (x8) that attach the active grille shutter to the cooling fan module.
  10. Remove the front valance. See Front Undertray - Valance Front Fascia (Remove and Replace).
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    It is not necessary to remove the pedestrian warning speaker from the valance.
  11. Place towels to the front of subframe.
  12. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the ankle catcher.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Be careful not to lose the bolt washer.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 8 mm socket
    Figure 1. LH shown, RH similar
  13. Release the tabs (x6) that attach the bottom of the active grille shutter to the bottom of the cooling fan module.
  14. Lower the vehicle fully.
  15. Remove the active grille shutter from the cooling fan module assembly.

Install

  1. Install the active grille shutter to the cooling fan module assembly.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Take care of not damaging the radiator.
  2. Raise the vehicle fully and lower the lift onto locks.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION

    Make sure there is an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise the vehicle may tilt to one side.

    Make sure that the doors are clear of surrounding objects.

  3. Install the tabs (x6) that attach the bottom of the active grille shutter to the bottom of the cooling fan module.
  4. Loosely install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the ankle catcher.
    Figure 2. LH shown, RH similar
  5. Torque the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the ankle catcher.
    6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 8 mm socket
    Figure 3. LH shown, RH similar
  6. Remove the towels from the front of subframe.
  7. Install the front valance. See Front Undertray - Valance Front Fascia (Remove and Replace).
  8. Install the clips (x8) that attach the active grille shutter to the cooling fan module.
  9. Connect the active grille shutter actuator electrical connector.
  10. Feed the ambient temperature sensor through the opening of the active grille shutter, and then install the tabs (x2) that attach the sensor to the active grille shutter.
  11. Install the ambient temperature sensor cover.
  12. Move the washer reservoir back to its original position, and then install the bolts (x3) that attach the washer reservoir to the front end carrier.
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  13. Fasten the clip that attaches the front camera hose to the washer reservoir.
  14. Connect the front camera washer hose.
  15. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).