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Fascia Assembly - Front - Remove And Install: Remove

  1. Press brake pedal to turn on drive rails.
  2. Set air suspension ride height to "Very High" and place the vehicle into "Jack Mode".
  3. Turn steering wheel fully to the right.
  4. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Remove the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  6. Remove the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace) .
  7. Remove the bolts (x6) that attach the front fascia bracket to the 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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  8. Remove the push clips (x5) that attach the LH front wheel arch liner to the front fascia, and then move the liner to the side for access.
    NOTE: Newer vehicles have a T30 bolt (torque 2 N.m) at the lower front corner of the wheel arch liner that must also be removed.

    Older vehicles

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    Newer vehicles

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    G15077219Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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  9. Remove the bolt that attaches the front fascia to the LH fender bracket.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T25 socket - older vehicles
    • 5 mm socket - new vehicles
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
    G15077221Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. Press the brake pedal to turn on drive rails.
  11. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left.
  12. Repeat steps  8 and  9 for the RH side of the vehicle.
  13. Apply protective tape to the edges of the LH and RH front fenders that are adjacent to the front fascia.
    NOTE: This is to prevent fender paint damage when releasing the front fascia from the vehicle.

    LH fender shown; RH fender similar

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  14. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect)
  15. Disconnect the front fascia electrical connectors (x2).
    NOTE: DO NOT push down on the red locking tab. Pull the tab away from the connector until the connector is unlocked, and then continue pulling to release the connector.
    NOTE: Newer vehicles have 1 electrical connector instead of 2 electrical connectors.

    2 electrical connectors (older vehicles)

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    1 electrical connector (newer vehicles)

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  16. Remove the bolts (x8), then release the clips (x2) that attach the front fascia valance to the front aero shield, and then release the valance from the aero shield.

    6 N.m (4.4 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Do not remove middle bolts (x3).

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
    G00657499Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15077224Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  17. With assistance, release the front fascia assembly from the fender brackets, and then pull the fascia forward to remove it from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Set fascia on a padded surface.
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