01/08/2023 11:31:58

Carrier - Front End (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 10101012 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.

Warning

This procedure is a DRAFT, although it has been validated. Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Remove

Open LH front door
Open hood

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Press "Open" button on touchscreen to release latch, Lift lid manually
Remove rear apron

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12x clips, Only store rear apron visible face upwards
Remove cabin intake upper duct assembly

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3x clips, Some configurations may come with 4x clips
Remove closeout panel from frunk assembly

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4x clips, 1x connector, Frunk safety switch, 3x guide tabs, Grab closeout panel from bottom then pull it upward to release clips, Disconnect switch
Remove bolts securing frunk assembly

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7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Lift up RBN covers to access upper fasteners, Newer vehicles may not be equipped with covers
Remove frunk assembly from vehicle

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12x clips, Replace any clips if broken or missing, Number of clips may vary on older vehicles
Remove fasteners holding upper portion of front fascia to vehicle

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6x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
Remove push clips securing LH front wheel arch liner to fascia and move to the side for access

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5x push clips, Turn the steering wheel to the RH for additional clearance between front wheel arch liner
Loosen forward bolts securing LH corner of front fascia to fender

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2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
Remove bolt securing LH corner of fascia to fender

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1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm
Remove push clips securing RH front wheel arch liner to fascia and move to the side for access

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5x push clips, Turn the steering wheel to the LH for additional clearance between wheel arch liner
Loosen forward bolts securing RH front corner of front fascia to fender

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2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
Remove bolt securing RH front corner of front fascia to fender

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1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm
Disconnect 12V harness for front fascia

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1x locking connector, Release the locking tab by sliding it away from the connector, Then depress the grey lock to release the connector
Remove bolts securing valance to front aero shield

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4x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
Release both front corners then release front of front fascia by pulling upward and away from vehicle and place onto padded surface

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8x clips, Recommend assistance, Use caution not to damage headlamp or fender during removal
Disconnect active grille shutter actuator connector

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1x locking electrical connector, Do not push down on red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
Remove ambient temperature sensor cover from active grille shutter
Disconnect ambient temperature sensor connector

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1x connector
Disconnect hood latch open switch

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1x connector, Do not push down on red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
Disconnect hood latch actuator

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1x connector
Remove hood latch actuator from front end carrier

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2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
Remove hood latch from front end carrier

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2x bolts,10mm, 8 Nm, Mark latch location for alignment when installing
Remove LH center fascia reinforcement from front end carrier

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1x tab, 2x datums, Release locking tab under fascia reinforcement, then pull straight up to release fascia reinforcement
Remove RH center fascia reinforcement from front end carrier

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1x tab, 2x datums, Release locking tab under fascia reinforcement, then pull straight up to release fascia reinforcement
Disconnect front acceleration sensors

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1x connector, Do not push down on red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector, Disconnect LH, RH, and center front acceleration sensor
Remove bolts securing front bumper beam with energy absorber to LH crush can

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2x bolts, 15mm, 75 Nm
Remove bolts securing front bumper beam with energy absorber to RH crush can

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2x bolts, 15mm, 75 Nm
Remove front bumper beam with energy absorber

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Use a pry bar as needed to remove front bumper beam, Be cautious when prying not to damage body, Slightly tap with dead blow hammer to assist with removal as needed
Disconnect LH FEM harness connector

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1x locking connector, Disengage locking tab
Disconnect RH FEM harness connector

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1x locking connector, Disengage locking tab
Remove radar assembly harness clip from FEM radar bracket

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1x clip
Disconnect radar assembly connector

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1x connector
Remove the FEM radar bracket from front end carrier

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4x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm
Install bungee cords and support cooling fan module assembly

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2x bungee cord
Remove RH bolt securing cooling fan module assembly to front end carrier

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1x bolt, 8mm, 10 Nm, Recommend assistance to support the cooling fan module assembly
Remove LH bolt securing cooling fan module assembly to front end carrier

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1x bolt, 8mm, 10 Nm, Recommend assistance to support the cooling fan module assembly
Remove lower bolts securing front end carrier to vehicle

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4x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
Remove ankle catcher from front end carrier

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2x datums, Slightly pull carrier outward to clear datum from ankle catcher
Remove upper bolts securing front end carrier to vehicle and remove front end carrier

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2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
Remove FEM harness from front end carrier

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5x clips

Install

Install FEM harness to front end carrier

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5x clips
Position front end carrier to vehicle and install upper bolts securing front end carrier hand tight

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2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm, Torque at later step
Position the ankle catcher onto the front end carrier

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2x datums, Slightly pull carrier outward to secure ankle catcher onto datums
Install lower bolts securing front end carrier to vehicle

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4x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
Torque upper bolts securing front end carrier to vehicle

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2x bolts, 13mm, 16 Nm
Install bolts securing cooling fan module to front end carrier

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2x bolts, 8mm, 10 Nm
Remove bungee cords supporting cooling fan module assembly

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2x bungee cords
Install the FEM radar bracket to front end carrier

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4x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm
Connect radar assembly connector

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1x connector
Install radar assembly harness clip to FEM radar bracket

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1x clip
Connect RH FEM harness connector

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1x connector, Engage locking tab
Connect LH FEM harness connector

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1x connector, Engage locking tab
Position front bumper beam with energy absorber

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Use a dead blow hammer as needed to install front bumper beam into front crush cans
Install bolts securing front bumper beam with energy absorber to LH crush can

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2x bolts, 15mm, 75 Nm
Install bolts securing front bumper beam with energy absorber to RH crush can

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2x bolts, 15mm, 75 Nm
Connect front acceleration sensors

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3x connectors, Engage locking tab, Connect LH, RH, and center front acceleration sensors
Install RH center fascia reinforcement to front end carrier

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1x tab, 2x datums, Engage locking tab, Push straight down for installation
Install LH center fascia reinforcement to front end carrier

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1x tab, 2x datums, Engage locking tab, Push straight down for installation
Install hood latch to front end carrier

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2x bolts,10mm, 8 Nm, Hand tighten bolts and make fine adjustments, Align hood latch with marked locations
Install hood latch actuator onto front end carrier

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2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
Connect hood latch actuator

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1x connector
Connect the hood latch open switch connector

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1x connector, Engage locking tab
Connect ambient temperature sensor connector

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1x connector
Install ambient temperature sensor cover into active grille shutter
Install connector to active grille shutter actuator

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1x connector , Engage locking tab
Install front fascia onto vehicle and secure front clips and both front corners

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8x clips, Recommend assistance, Use caution not to damage headlamp or fender during installation
Secure 12V harness for front fascia

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1x connector, Engage the locking tab
Install rear bolt and tighten all three bolts securing RH front corner of front fascia to fender

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1x bolt, 10mm, 3 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, Most forward bolts, Align fascia to fender before tightening
Install push clips securing RH front wheel liner to fascia

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5x push clips
Install rear bolt and tighten all three bolts securing LH front corner of front fascia to fender

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1x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, Most forward bolts, Align fascia to fender before tightening
Install push clips securing LH front wheel liner to fascia

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5x push clips
Apply Loctite 222 onto front aero shield forward bolts and install fasteners to front aero shield

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4x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
Install fasteners holding upper portion of front fascia to vehicle

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6x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
Install frunk assembly to vehicle

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12x clips. Make sure frunk assembly is fully seated onto clips. Number of clips may vary on older vehicles. Ensure A/C compressor HVIL harness is not pinched between frunk assembly and thermal beam.
Install bolts securing frunk assembly

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7x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Lower RBN covers after installing upper fasteners, Newer vehicles may not be equipped with covers
Close the hood to check the hood alignment with fascia/fender
Open hood and make adjustments if necessary

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2x bolts,10mm, 8 Nm, If adjustments are not necessary, Torque bolts
Install frunk close out panel

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4x clips, 1x connector, Frunk safety switch, 3x guide tabs, Align 3x tabs then push downward to secure clips
Install cabin intake upper duct assembly

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3x clips, Some configurations may come with 4x clips
Install rear apron

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12x clips
Close hood
Close LH front door