28/10/2024 03:03:29
Carrier - Front End (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 10101002 2.28 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
Description | Torque Value | Recommended Tools | Reuse/Replace | Notes |
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Bolts that attach LH and RH lower grille FEM brackets to the front end carrier |
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Reuse | |
Bolts that attach the front radar bracket to the front end carrier |
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Reuse | |
Bolts that attach the upper leg support to the front end carrier |
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Reuse | |
Bolts that attach the actuator to the front end carrier |
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Reuse | |
Bolts that attach the hood latch assembly to the front end carrier |
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Reuse | |
Bolt on top of the front end carrier |
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Reuse | |
Bolts that attach the front bumper with the energy absorbers to the LH and RH crush cans |
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Replace | |
Bolt that attaches the front bumper beam to the LH side of the ankle catcher |
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Reuse | |
Bolt that attaches the front end carrier to the LH side of the ankle catcher |
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Reuse | |
Bolts that attach the front end carrier to the LH subframe crash cans |
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Reuse | |
Bolts that attach the LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the vehicle |
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Reuse | |
Bolt that attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the fender |
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Reuse | |
Bolts that attach the top of the front fascia to the vehicle |
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Reuse | |
Bolts that attach the underhood storage unit reinforcement bracket to the cooling fan |
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Reuse |
Remove
- Open the LH front door and fully lower the LH front window.
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
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Remove the bolts that attach
the top of the front fascia to the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- ¼ in std ratchet
- 2 in extension
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Wurth ¼ in hexagon 1 Nm - 5
Nm torque wrench (installation only)
- ¼ in hex to ¼ in square 2 in adapter
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Release the connector lock,
and then disconnect the active grille shutter electrical connector.
CAUTIONDo not push down on the red tab. Pull the red tab to release the connector lock.
- Remove the ambient temperature sensor cover from the active griller shutter, and then disconnect the sensor electrical connector.
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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:
- E14 socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 3 in extension
- Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH front fender garnish. See Garnish - Fender - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
- 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.
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Remove the bolt that
attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the fender.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
- Repeat step 9 through step 11 for the RH side of the vehicle.
- Partially release the RH side of the front fascia.
- Release the connector lock, and then disconnect the electrical connector from the front fascia in the RH wheel well.
- Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the pedestrian warning speaker assembly.
- Slide the locking tab away from the pedestrian warning harness connector, and then press down on the locking tab to disconnect the connector from the pedestrian warning speaker assembly.
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Release the LH side of the
front fascia from the vehicle, and then remove the fascia from the vehicle.
Place the fascia on a padded surface.
CAUTIONCarefully release the tabs that attach the lower headlight bracket to the front fascia, otherwise the tabs can be broken.WarningThe corners of the ankle catcher are very sharp and might cause personal injury.
- Place coolant drain container underneath the LH front side of the vehicle.
- 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.
- Place coolant drain container underneath the RH front side of the vehicle.
- 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.
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the cooling fan module connector.
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Remove the bolts that attach
the lower LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the ankle catcher.NoteWith 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
- Remove the cooling fan module assembly from the vehicle.
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Release the connector lock,
and then disconnect the LH and RH front end carrier harness
connectors.
- Lower the vehicle to a comfortable working height.
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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
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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
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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
- Repeat step 27 through step 29 for the LH side of the vehicle
- 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.
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Disconnect the electrical
wiring harness connectors from the LH and RH front airbag sensors.
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Remove and discard the bolts
that attach the front bumper with the energy absorbers to the LH and RH
crush cans.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 3 in extension
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Carefully remove the front
bumper with the energy absorbers from the vehicle.
CAUTIONDo not damage the body when prying the front bumper.NoteLightly tap the front bumper with a dead blow harmer to assist with removal of the front bumper.
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Remove the LH bolt on top of
the front end carrier. Repeat this step for the RH side.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 6 in extension
- Remove the front end carrier assembly from the vehicle.
- Disconnect the connector from the hood latch assembly.
- Disconnect the connector from the hood latch actuator.
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With a paint pen, mark the
bolts that attach the hood latch assembly to the front end carrier, and then
remove the bolts.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 4 in extension
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Remove the bolts that attach
the hood latch actuator to the front end carrier.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 4 in extension
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Remove the bolts and release
the tabs that attach the upper leg support to the front end carrier.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Disconnect the electrical harness connector from the radar sensor.
- Release the holding tab that attaches the radar sensor to the front radar sensor bracket, and then remove the sensor from the bracket.
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Remove the bolts that attach
the front radar bracket to the front end carrier, and then remove the radar
bracket from the assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 6 in extension locking
- Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the front end carrier, and then remove the electrical harness from the front end carrier.
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Remove the bolts that attach
LH and RH lower grille FEM brackets to the front end carrier.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm hex
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 6 in extension
Install
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Install the bolts that
attach LH and RH lower grille FEM brackets to the front end carrier.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm hex
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 6 in extension
- Install the clips that attach the electrical harness to the front end carrier.
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Position the front radar
bracket onto the front end carrier, and then install the bolts that attach
the bracket to the front end carrier.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Install the front radar into the radar bracket.
- Connect the electrical harness connector to the radar sensor.
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Install the bolts and tabs
that attach the upper leg support to the front end carrier.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 4 in extension
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Position the hood latch
actuator onto the front end carrier, and then install the bolts that attach
the actuator to the front end carrier.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 4 in extension
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Position the hood latch
assembly onto the front end carrier, and then install the bolts that attach
the hood latch assembly to the front end carrier.NoteAlign the bolts paint marks to keep the hood alignment.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 4 in extension
- Connect the connector to the hood latch actuator.
- Connect the connector to the hood latch assembly.
- Position the front end carrier assembly onto the vehicle.
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Install the LH bolt on top
of the front end carrier. Repeat this step for the RH side.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 6 in extension
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Carefully install the front
bumper with the energy absorbers to the vehicle.
NoteUse a dead blow hammer as needed with proper force to install the front bumper beam into the crush can..
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Install the new bolts that
attach the front bumper with the energy absorbers to the LH and RH crush
cans.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 3 in extension
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Connect the electrical
wiring harness connectors to the LH and RH front airbag sensors.
- Slightly pull the front end carrier away from the ankle catcher, and then position the ankle catch on the vehicle.
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Install the bolt that
attaches the front bumper beam to the LH side of the ankle catcher. Repeat
this step for the RH side.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 3 in extension
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Install the bolt that
attaches the front end carrier to the LH 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
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Install the bolts that
attach the front end carrier to the LH 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
- Repeat steps 18 and 19 for the RH side of the vehicle.
- Fully raise the vehicle.
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Connect the LH front end
carrier harness connector, and then engage the connector lock. Repeat this
step for the RH front end carrier harness connector.
- 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.
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Torque the bolts that attach
the LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the vehicle.NoteAssistance 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
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Remove the plugs from the
radiator outlet hose, connect the male and female fittings, and then fasten
the hose clip.
NotePerform a push-pull-push test on the fittings to make sure that they are secure.
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Remove the plugs from the
radiator inlet hose, connect the male and female fittings, and then fasten
the hose clip.
NotePerform a push-pull-push test on the fittings to make sure that they are secure.
- Connect the electrical harness from the cooling fan module connector, and then engage the connector lock.
- Lower the vehicle.
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With assistance, install the
front fascia onto the vehicle and ssecure the LH side of the front fascia
onto the fascia brackets.
CAUTIONVerify that the front fascia is installed under front aero shield before proceeding.WarningThe corners of the ankle catcher are very sharp and might cause personal injury.
- Connect the pedestrian warning harness connector, and then engage the connector lock.
- Install the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the pedestrian warning speaker assembly.
- Connect the electrical connector to the front fascia in the RH wheel well, and then engage the connector lock.
- Install the RH side of the front fascia.
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Install the bolt that
attaches the RH corner of the front fascia to the fender.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
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Install the clips (x4) that
attach the front portion of the RH front wheel arch liners to the
vehicle.
- Install the RH front fender garnish. See Garnish - Fender - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
- Repeat step 34 through step 36 for the LH side of the vehicle.
- Install the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace).
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Install the bolts that
attach the top of the front fascia to the vehicle.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
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Position the underhood
storage unit reinforcement bracket onto the cooling fan, and then install
the bolts that attach the bracket to the fan.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- E14 socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 3 in extension
- Connect the ambient temperature sensor electrical connector, and then install the sensor cover onto the active griller shutter.
- Connect the active grille shutter electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
- Remove the coolant bottle cap, and then fill the coolant to the "Max" line.
- Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
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Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes):
TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGEvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode:
- Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Coolant Purge Stop or Coolant Purge Start
- Thermal ➜ Coolant System ➜ Coolant Purge Start
- Drive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Coolant Air Purge
- Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Coolant Air Purge
- Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Coolant Air Purge
- Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Coolant Air Purge
- Drive Unit ➜ Front Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Coolant Air Purge
- Drive Unit ➜ Rear Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Coolant Air Purge
NoteSelect the "X" at the top right of the window to close once the routine is complete. -
Inspect the coolant level
and top off as necessary.
NoteEnsure that the coolant is filled to the "Max" line.
- Install the coolant bottle cap.
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Perform the following routine using Service Mode or Toolbox (see 0005 - Service Modes):
TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-PERFORMANCEvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode: Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Test Thermal Performancevia Service Mode Plus:
- Drive Inverter ➜ Front Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
- Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
- Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Left Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
- Drive Inverter ➜ Rear Right Drive Inverter Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
- Drive Unit ➜ Front Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
- Drive Unit ➜ Rear Drive Unit Replacement ➜ Thermal System Test
NoteSelect the "X" at the top right of the window to close once the routine is complete. - Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
- Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
- Close the LH front door and raise the LH front window.
- Perform the front radar sensor calibration procedure. See Sensor - Radar - Front (Calibration).