14/12/2023 01:02:30

Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Install)

Correction code 10103001 0.96 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.

This procedure assumes the cowl screen carrier bracket, headlight grommet, and underhood storage unit clips on the fender assembly being replaced are undamaged. Inspect these components and if necessary, replace with new parts.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Fender Assembly - Front - 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
  • 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 front wheel liner to the HV battery
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 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
  • 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
Reuse Replace
Bolt that attaches the RH 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
Reuse
Bolts that attach the upper LH front fender bracket to the body
9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH front fender bracket to the body
9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse
Bolt that attaches the rear LH front fender bracket to the body
9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse
Nuts that attach the lower LH front fender bracket to the body
9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  2. Open all doors and fully lower all windows.
  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
    • 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 front wheels. 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 wheel liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Non-Structural Pack) (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
    • 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 1. LH shown; RH similar
  10. Remove the RH front fender garnish. See Garnish - Fender - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the clips (x6) that attach the front of the RH front wheel liner to the vehicle.
  12. 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 2. LH shown; RH similar
  13. Disconnect the electrical connector from the front fascia in the RH wheel well.
  14. If present, release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the pedestrian warning speaker assembly.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
    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.
    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

  17. Remove the LH headlight. See Headlight - LH (Remove and Replace).
  18. Remove the LH side repeater light. See Light - Side Repeater - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  19. Remove the LH fascia side to fender bracket. See Bracket - Fascia Side to Fender - LH (Remove and Replace).
  20. Release the clip that attaches the cowl screen to the LH side of the carrier bracket.
  21. Remove the bolts that attach the upper LH front fender bracket to the body.
    9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • 4 in extension
  22. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front fender bracket to the body.
    9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • 4 in extension
  23. Remove the bolt that attaches the rear LH front fender bracket to the body.
    9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    The bolt is located inside upper fender.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • 4 in extension
  24. Remove the nuts that attach the lower LH front fender bracket to the body.
    9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • 4 in extension
  25. Remove the LH front fender assembly from the vehicle

Install

Tip: For instructions on how to align the fender, refer to Fender Alignment.
  1. Install the front underhood storage fender clips onto the LH front fender.
  2. Position the LH front fender assembly onto the vehicle
  3. Install the nuts that attach the lower LH front fender bracket to the body.
    9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • 4 in extension
  4. Install the bolt that attaches the rear LH front fender bracket to the body.
    9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    The bolt is located inside upper fender.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • 4 in extension
  5. Install the bolt that attaches the LH front fender bracket to the body.
    9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • 4 in extension
  6. Install the bolts that attach the upper LH front fender bracket to the body.
    9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • 4 in extension
  7. Install the clip that attaches the cowl screen to the LH side of the carrier bracket.
  8. Install the LH fascia side to fender bracket. See Bracket - Fascia Side to Fender - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Install the LH side repeater light. See Light - Side Repeater - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  10. Install the LH headlight from the vehicle. See Headlight - LH (Remove and Replace).
  11. With an assistant, position the front fascia onto the vehicle. and then fasten the clips (x8).
  12. If present, install the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the pedestrian warning speaker assembly.
  13. If present, connect the pedestrian warning speaker electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
  14. Connect the electrical connector for the front fascia in the RH wheel well.
  15. 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 3. LH shown; RH similar
  16. Install the clips (x6) that attach the front of the RH front wheel liner to the vehicle.
  17. Install the RH front fender garnish. See Garnish - Fender - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  18. 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 4. LH shown; RH similar
  19. Install the LH front wheel liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace).
  20. Install the LH front fender garnish. See Garnish - Fender - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  21. Install the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace).
  22. Install the front wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  23. 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
  24. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  25. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  26. Open all doors and fully lower all windows.
  27. Remove the vehicle from the lift.