2025-03-12

FEM BRACKET - LEFT HAND (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1010050102 FRT 0.80 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: FEM BRACKET - LEFT HAND (Remove and Replace) / FEM BRACKET - RIGHT HAND (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the FEM bracket assembly to the body
30 Nm (22.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse
Bolts that attach the FEM bracket to the front fender
6.5 Nm (4.8 lbs-ft)
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 10 mm deep socket
 Reuse
Bolts that attach the FEM bracket assembly to the FEM
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
  • 10 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  2. Disconnect the LV battery power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  3. Remove the front lightbar assembly. See Lightbar - Front (Remove and Install).
  4. Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  5. Remove the front fascia assembly from the vehicle. See FRONT FASCIA (Remove and Replace).
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    Note
    Do not separate the valance, the grille and the harness from the front fascia.
  6. Disconnect the cooling fan connector.
  7. Disconnect the LH FEM harness connector.
  8. Disconnect the LH front pedestrian protection pressure tube sensor.
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    Note
    Do not push down on the red tab. Pull it to disengage the lock, and then pull it again to release the connector.
  9. Release the harness clip from the LH crush can.
  10. Release the harness clip from the FEM.
  11. Release 4 of the LH front wheel liner clips.
  12. Partially remove the LH front wheel liner.
  13. Release the LH front wheel speed sensor harness clips (x2) from the body.
  14. Disconnect the LH Front wheel speed sensor connector.
  15. Remove the FEM bracket LH crash accelerometer sensor. See SINGLE AXIS - 480G - CRASH ACCEL SENSOR (Remove and Replace).
  16. Disconnect the LH headlamp connector.
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    Note
    Pull the tab to disengage the lock mechanism, and then pull it again to release the connector. Do not press down on the tab.
  17. Release the clip that attaches the front harness to the LH FEM bracket assembly.
  18. Remove the harness from the LH FEM bracket assembly.
  19. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the LH FEM bracket assembly to the body.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  20. Remove the bolt that attaches the FEM bracket to the LH front fender.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 10 mm deep socket
  21. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH FEM bracket assembly to the FEM, and then remove the LH FEM bracket assembly from the vehicle.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm deep socket
    • 10 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench

Install

  1. Hand-tighten the bolt that attaches the LH FEM bracket assembly to the FEM.
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    Note
    Torque at later steps.
  2. Hand-tighten the bolt that attaches the FEM bracket to the LH front fender.
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    Note
    Torque at later steps.
  3. Hand-tighten the bolts (x3) that attach the LH FEM bracket assembly to the body.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Torque at later steps.
  4. Torque the bolts (x3) that attach the LH FEM bracket assembly to the body.
    30 Nm (22.1 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  5. Torque the bolt that attaches the FEM bracket to the LH front fender.
    6.5 Nm (4.8 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 10 mm deep socket
  6. Torque the bolt that attaches the LH FEM bracket assembly to the FEM.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm deep socket
    • 10 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  7. Route the front harness through the LH FEM bracket assembly.
  8. Secure the clip that attaches the front harness to the LH FEM bracket assembly.
  9. Install the FEM bracket LH crash accelerometer sensor. See SINGLE AXIS - 480G - CRASH ACCEL SENSOR (Remove and Replace).
  10. Clip the front harness to the LH crush can.
  11. Clip the front harness to the FEM.
  12. Connect the LH headlamp connector.
  13. Connect the LH front pedestrian protection pressure tube sensor.
  14. Install the clips (x2) that attach the LH front wheel speed sensor harness to the body.
  15. Connect the LH front wheel speed sensor connector.
  16. Install the LH front wheel liner.
  17. Install the 4 LH front wheel liner clips.
  18. Connect the LH FEM harness connector.
  19. Connect the cooling fan connector.
  20. Install the front fascia assembly to the vehicle. See FRONT FASCIA (Remove and Replace).
  21. Install the LH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  22. Install the front lightbar assembly. See Lightbar - Front (Remove and Install).
  23. Connect the LV battery power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  24. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).