2025-03-12

Front End Carrier (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1001010102 FRT 0.95 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.

Remove

  1. Remove the front bumper beam assembly. See Front Bumper Beam (Remove and Replace).
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    It is not necessary to remove the LH and RH accelerometer sensors and the beam foam from the front bumper beam assembly.
  2. Remove the hood latch actuator and cable and hood latch double pull single actuator together. See Hood Latch Actuator And Cable (Remove and Replace) and Hood Latch Double Pull Single Actuator (Remove and Replace).
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    It is not necessary to release the hood latch actuator cable.
  3. Release the clip that attaches the center lamp harness to the front end carrier.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. Disconnect the LH and RH front end carrier harness connectors (x2).
  7. Disconnect the ambient temperature sensor electrical connector.
  8. Carefully remove the ambient temperature sensor cover from the active grille shutter, and then move the connector out through the opening.
  9. Remove the ankle catcher. See Front Energy Absorber - Ankle Catcher (Remove and Replace).
  10. Release the tabs (x2) that attach the front end carrier to the vehicle, and then remove the front end carrier and electrical harness from the vehicle.
  11. Release the clips (x6) that attach the front end carrier harness to the front end carrier.

Install

  1. Install the clips (x6) that attach the front end carrier harness to the front end carrier.
  2. Position the front end carrier and electrical harness to the vehicle, and then install the tabs (x2) that attach the front end carrier to the vehicle.
  3. Install the ankle catcher. See Front Energy Absorber - Ankle Catcher (Remove and Replace).
  4. Connect the active grille shutter actuator electrical connector.
  5. Feed the ambient temperature sensor through the opening of the active grille shutter, and then install the ambient temperature sensor cover.
  6. Connect the ambient temperature sensor electrical connector.
  7. Connect the LH and RH front end carrier harness connectors (x2).
  8. 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
    Note
    Be careful not to spill washer from the reservoir.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  9. Install the clip that attaches the center lamp harness to the front end carrier.
  10. Install the hood latch actuator and cable and hood latch double pull single actuator. See Hood Latch Actuator And Cable (Remove and Replace) and Hood Latch Double Pull Single Actuator (Remove and Replace).
  11. Install the front bumper beam assembly. See Front Bumper Beam (Remove and Replace).