25/03/2024 17:22:35

Crush Can - Upper - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 10012402 1.38 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.

  • 2023-06-16: Updated torque for the fastener that attaches the crush can to the fender support.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  3. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  4. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  5. Remove the bolts that attach the top of the front fascia to the vehicle.
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • ¼ in std ratchet
    • 2 in extension
    • Wurth ¼ in hexagon 1 Nm - 5 Nm torque wrench (installation only)
      • ¼ in hex to ¼ in square 2 in adapter
  6. Remove the coolant bottle cap.
  7. Release the connector lock, and then disconnect the active grille shutter 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.
  8. Remove the ambient temperature sensor cover from the active grille shutter, and then disconnect the sensor electrical connector.
  9. Remove the bolts that attach the underhood storage unit reinforcement bracket to the cooling fan, and then slide the bracket rearward for clearance.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • External Torx Plus EP14
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 3 in extension
  10. Remove the front wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  11. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace).
  12. Remove the LH front fender garnish. See Garnish - Fender - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
  13. Release the clips (x4) that attach the front portion of the LH front wheel arch liners to the vehicle, and then move the wheel arch liner aside to perform the following steps.
    Figure 1. LH shown; RH similar
  14. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the fender.
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • ¼ in std ratchet
    • Wurth ¼ in hexagon 1 Nm - 5 Nm torque wrench (installation only)
      • ¼ in hex to ¼ in square 2 in adapter
    Figure 2. LH shown; RH similar
  15. Remove the RH front fender garnish. See Garnish - Fender - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
  16. Remove the clips (x6) that attach the RH front wheel liner to the front fascia.
  17. Remove the bolt that attaches the RH corner of the front fascia to the fender.
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • ¼ in std ratchet
    • Wurth ¼ in hexagon 1 Nm - 5 Nm torque wrench (installation only)
      • ¼ in hex to ¼ in square 2 in adapter
    Figure 3. LH shown; RH similar
  18. Release the connector lock, and then disconnect the electrical connector from the front fascia in the RH wheel well.
  19. If present, release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the pedestrian warning speaker assembly.
  20. If present, slide the locking tab away from the connector, and then press down on the locking tab to disconnect the connector from the pedestrian warning speaker assembly.
  21. With an assistant, release the LH and RH sides of the front fascia, and then carefully pull the fascia up and forward to remove it from the vehicle. Place the fascia on a padded surface.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Carefully release the tabs that attach the lower headlight bracket to the front fascia, otherwise the tabs can be broken.
    Figure 4. LH shown; RH similar
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    Warning
    The corners of the ankle catcher are very sharp and might cause personal injury.

    LH ankle catcher corner shown; RH corner similar

  22. Raise the vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks.
  23. Place a coolant drain container below the LH front of the vehicle.
  24. Release the clip that attaches the radiator inlet hose to the cooling fan module, disconnect the hose, allow the coolant to drain, and then plug the male and female fittings.
  25. Place the coolant drain container below the RH front of the vehicle.
  26. Release the clip that attaches the radiator outlet hose from the cooling fan module, disconnect the hose, allow the coolant to drain, and then plug the male and female fittings.
  27. Disconnect the electrical harness from the cooling fan module connector.
  28. Remove the bolts that attach the lower LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the ankle catcher.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    With assistance, lift up on the cooling fan module to ease the removal of the bolts.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 8 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
    Figure 5. LH Side
    Figure 6. RH Side
  29. Remove the cooling fan module assembly from the vehicle.
  30. Remove the front bumper beam. See Bumper Beam - Front (Remove and Replace).
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    It is not necessary to remove the LH and RH front bumper crash accelerometer sensors or the foam from the bumper beam assembly after removing the assembly from the vehicle.
  31. Release the clip from the LH crush can.
  32. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front upper crush can to the vehicle.
    30 Nm (22.1 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  33. Remove and discard the bolts (x4) that attach the LH front upper crush can to the vehicle, and then remove the crush can from the vehicle.
    90 Nm (66.4 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 18 mm socket
  34. Position the LH front upper crush can into the vehicle, and then install new bolts (x4) that attach the crush can to the vehicle.
    90 Nm (66.4 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 18 mm socket

Install

  1. Install the bolt that attaches the LH front upper crush can to the vehicle.
    30 Nm (22.1 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  2. Install the clip from the LH crush can.
  3. Use a dead blow hammer to install the front bumper beam to the LH and RH crush cans.
  4. Install the new bolts that attach the LH and RH sides of the front bumper beam to the LH and RH crush cans.
    75 Nm (55.3 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
  5. Install the bolts that attach the LH and RH sides of the front bumper beam to the ankle catcher.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
  6. Connect the electrical connectors to the LH and RH front bumper crash accelerometer sensors.
  7. Raise the vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks.
  8. With assistance, position the cooling fan module assembly into the vehicle, and then loosely install the bolts that attach the module assembly to the vehicle.
  9. Torque the bolts that attach the LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the vehicle.
    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Assistance is recommended to support the assembly.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 8 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
    Figure 7. LH Side
    Figure 8. RH Side
  10. Remove the plugs from the radiator outlet hose, connect the male and female fittings, and then fasten the hose clip.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Perform a push-pull-push test on the fittings to make sure that they are secure.
  11. Remove the plugs from the radiator inlet hose, connect the male and female fittings, and then fasten the hose clip.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Perform a push-pull-push test on the fittings to make sure that they are secure.
  12. Connect the electrical harness from the cooling fan module connector, and then engage the connector lock.
  13. Lower the vehicle partially and set onto locks.
  14. With assistance, install the front fascia onto the vehicle, and then secure the front clips and both front corners.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Make sure not to damage the headlamp or fender during installation.
  15. If present, secure the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the pedestrian warning speaker assembly.
  16. If present, connect the connector to the pedestrian warning speaker assembly, and then engage the locking tab.
  17. Connect the electrical connector to the front fascia in the RH wheel well, and then engage the locking tab.
  18. Install the bolt that attaches the RH corner of the front fascia to the fender.
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • ¼ in std ratchet
    • Wurth ¼ in hexagon 1 Nm - 5 Nm torque wrench (installation only)
      • ¼ in hex to ¼ in square 2 in adapter
    Figure 9. LH shown; RH similar
  19. Install the clips (x6) that attach the RH front wheel liner to the front fascia.
  20. Install the RH front fender garnish. See Garnish - Fender - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
  21. Install the bolt that attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the fender.
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • ¼ in std ratchet
    • Wurth ¼ in hexagon 1 Nm - 5 Nm torque wrench (installation only)
      • ¼ in hex to ¼ in square 2 in adapter
    Figure 10. LH shown; RH similar
  22. Install the clips (x4) that attach the front portion of the LH front wheel arch liners to the vehicle.
    Figure 11. LH shown; RH similar
  23. Install the LH front fender garnish. See Garnish - Fender - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
  24. Remove the front wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  25. Raise the vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks.
  26. Install the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace).
  27. Install the bolts that attach the top of the front fascia to the vehicle.
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • ¼ in std ratchet
    • 2 in extension
    • Wurth ¼ in hexagon 1 Nm - 5 Nm torque wrench (installation only)
      • ¼ in hex to ¼ in square 2 in adapter
  28. Position the underhood storage unit reinforcement bracket onto the cooling fan, and then install the bolts that attach the bracket to the fan.
    48 Nm (35.4 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • External Torx Plus EP14
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 3 in extension
  29. Connect the ambient temperature sensor electrical connector, and then install the sensor cover onto the active grille shutter.
  30. Connect the active grille shutter electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
  31. Remove the coolant bottle cap, and then fill the coolant to the "Max" line.
  32. Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  33. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3.0 to the vehicle.
  34. In Toolbox, click the Actions/Autodiag tab, and then search for "Purge".
  35. Click TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGESearch for routine in ToolboxCoolant Air PurgeThermal / Coolant System - Coolant Purge Starthv / Front Drive Inverter Replacement - Coolant Air Purgehv / Rear Drive Inverter Replacement - Coolant Air Purgehv / Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement - Coolant Air Purgehv / Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement - Coolant Air Purgehv / Front Drive Unit Replacement - Coolant Air Purgehv / Rear Drive Unit Replacement - Coolant Air PurgeThermal / Actions - Coolant Purge Stop or Coolant Purge Start, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Select the "X" at the top right of the window to close once the routine is complete.
  36. Inspect the coolant level and top off as necessary.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Ensure that the coolant is filled to the "Max" line.
  37. Install the coolant bottle cap.
  38. In Toolbox, click the Actions/Autodiag tab, and then search for "Thermal".
  39. Click TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_HEAT-PUMP-THERMAL-PERFORMANCESearch for routine in ToolboxHeat Pump Thermal System Performance Test, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Select the "X" at the top right of the window to close once the routine is complete.
  40. Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
  41. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  42. Remove the vehicle from the lift.
  43. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.