Installing Mud Flaps (2024+)

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This procedure is for vehicles manufactured as of approximately January 2024. For vehicles manufactured prior to approximately January 2024, see Installing Mud Flaps and Splash Guards (2017 – 2023).
You can purchase mud flaps for your vehicle on the Tesla Shop. Perform the following to install the mud flaps:
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This procedure and illustrations detailed how to install the left mud flap. Instructions for the right side are mirrored.
  1. Clean the installation area with alcohol and allow to fully dry before installation.
  2. Open the Driver’s side (left) front door.
  3. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left to provide access to the working area.
  4. Open the front-most rocker panel bolt access cover, and then use a 10mm socket to remove the bolt and washer that secures the rocker panel to the body.
  5. Carefully use a flathead screwdriver or trim tool to remove the push clips (x2) on the front wheel arch liner.
  6. Put on cut-resistant gloves, then use a retractable blade knife to carefully cut off the open access cover from the lower rocker panel.
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    Ensure cut-resistant gloves are worn during this step to avoid personal injury.
  7. Position the mud flap onto the wheel arch liner and rocker cover, then secure the push clips (x2).
  8. Install the bolt that secures the bottom of the mud flap to the rocker panel cover. Tighten the bolt to 2.5 Nm (1.8 ft-lb).
  9. Perform this procedure again on the right side of the vehicle to install the right mud flap or splash guard.