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Ankle Catcher (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 10011202 0.54 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: Ankle Catcher (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the front bumper beam to the ankle catcher
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the front end carrier to the LH subframe crash cans
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the front end carrier to the LH side of the ankle catcher
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
Reuse

Remove

  1. Remove the front fascia. See Fascia - Front (Remove and Install).
  2. Remove the bolt that attaches the front bumper beam to the RH side of the ankle catcher.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 3 in extension
  3. Remove the bolts that attach the front end carrier to the RH subframe crash cans.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 6 in extension
  4. Remove the bolt that attaches the front end carrier to the RH side of the ankle catcher.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 3 in extension
  5. Repeat step 2 through step 4 for the LH side of the vehicle.
  6. Slightly pull the front end carrier away from the ankle catcher, and then rotate the rear of the ankle catcher downward and toward the front of the vehicle to remove it.

Install

  1. Slightly pull the front end carrier away from the ankle catcher, and then position the ankle catch on the vehicle.
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    Note
    Rotate the rear of the ankle catcher up and toward the rear of the vehicle.
  2. Install the bolts that attach 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
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 3 in extension
  3. Install the bolts that attach the front end carrier to the LH subframe crash cans.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 6 in extension
  4. Install the bolt that attaches the front end carrier to the LH side of the ankle catcher.
    7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 3 in extension
  5. Repeat steps 3 and step 4 for the RH side of the vehicle.
  6. Install the front fascia. See Fascia - Front (Remove and Install).