17/03/2021 18:06:55

Fascia - Front (Remove and Install)

Correction code 10011001 0.42 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: Fascia - Front (Remove and Install)
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
  • 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
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the fender
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 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

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door.
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  4. 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
  5. Remove the LH front fender garnish. See Garnish - Fender - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Repeat step 5 through step 7 for the RH side of the vehicle.
  9. Remove the bolts that attach the front of the front aero shield to the vehicle.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  10. Partially release the RH side of the front fascia.
  11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the front fascia in the RH wheel well.
  12. If present, release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the pedestrian warning speaker assembly.
  13. 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.
  14. With an assistant, release the LH side 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.
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    CAUTION
    Carefully release the tabs that attach the lower headlight bracket to the front fascia, otherwise the tabs can be broken.
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    Warning
    The corners of the ankle catcher are very sharp and might cause personal injury.

    LH ankle catcher corner shown; RH corner 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.
  • Perform a radar sensor calibration only if the front radar sensor likely moved outside of its calibration tolerance (contact while removing the fascia, etc.). See Sensor - Radar - Front (Calibration).
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    Note
    If radar sensor calibration is required, add the correction code separately.
  • Apply a thin bead of Loctite 222 to the threads of the bolts (x4) that attach the front aero shield panel to the vehicle.