2024-11-10

Front Energy Absorber - Ankle Catcher (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1001030102 FRT 0.7 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 Energy Absorber - Ankle Catcher (Remove and Replace)
Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace
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
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH ankle catcher bracket to the front bumper beam	16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)	13 mm socket
Bolts (x4) that attach the front end carrier to the LH and RH subframe crash cans	16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)	13 mm socket
Bolts (x2) that attach the upper section of the front end carrier to the body	16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)	13 mm socket

Remove

Remove the front fascia assembly. See Front Fascia (Remove and Install).
Place a floor jack underneath the cooling fan module to prevent it falling.
Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the ankle catcher.
Note
Be careful not to lose the bolt washer.
TIp
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

8 mm socket
Figure 1. LH shown, RH similar
Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH ankle catcher bracket to the front bumper beam.
TIp
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

13 mm socket
Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the front end carrier to the LH and RH subframe crash cans.
TIp
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

13 mm socket
Figure 2. LH shown, RH similar
Loosen the bolts (x2) that attach the upper section of the front end carrier to the body.
Note
This is to move the front end carrier to release the tabs.
TIp
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

13 mm socket
Figure 3. LH shown, RH similar
Slightly pull the front end carrier away to release the tabs (x2) that attach the ankle catcher to the front end carrier, and then rotate the rear of the ankle catcher downward and toward the front of the vehicle to remove it.

Install

Slightly pull the front end carrier away from the ankle catcher, and then position the ankle catch on the vehicle to install the tabs (x2) that attach the ankle catcher to the front end carrier.

Note
Rotate the rear of the ankle catcher up and toward the rear of the vehicle.
Hand-tighten the bolts (x4) that attach the front end carrier to the LH and RH subframe crash cans.

Figure 4. LH shown, RH similar
Torque the bolts (x4) that attach the front end carrier to the LH and RH subframe crash cans.
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
TIp
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

13 mm socket
Figure 5. LH shown, RH similar
Install the bolts (x2) that attach the upper section of the front end carrier to the body.
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
TIp
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

13 mm socket
Figure 6. LH shown, RH similar
Install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH ankle catcher bracket to the front bumper beam.
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
TIp
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

13 mm socket
Hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the ankle catcher.
Note
Be careful not to lose the bolt washer.
TIp
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

8 mm socket
Figure 7. LH shown, RH similar
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)
TIp
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

8 mm socket
Figure 8. LH shown, RH similar
Remove the floor jack from underneath the cooling fan module.
Install the front fascia assembly. See Front Fascia (Remove and Replace).