19/03/2024 03:21:15

Bracket - Fascia Side to Fender - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 10011012 0.48 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: Bracket - Fascia Side to Fender - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the top of the front fascia to the vehicle
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the fender
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts that attach the LH fascia side to fender bracket
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse

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 rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  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
    • 2 in extension
  6. Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  7. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the LH front fender garnish. See Garnish - Fender - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. 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
  10. Release the clips (x8) that attach the front portion of the LH wheel arch liner to the vehicle, and then move the liner aside to perform the following steps.
  11. Carefully pull aside the corner of the front fascia to gain access to the LH fascia side to fender bracket.
  12. Remove the bolts that attach the LH fascia side to fender bracket to the LH front fender, and then remove the bracket from the vehicle.
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 6 in extension
    Figure 1. LH shown, RH similar

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

  • Align the fascia to the fender before tightening the bolts that attach the fascia to the fender.