Tesla Model S: Ankle Catcher Assembly (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Body / Ankle Catcher Assembly (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the front fascia (refer to procedure).
- Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the center of the ankle
catcher to the front ducting (torque 4 Nm).
- Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the ankle catcher to the front
bumper carrier (torque 8 Nm).
Note: Components have been removed in this graphic to aid clarity.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Applique - Fascia - Front - 2nd Generation (Remove and Install)
Note: This procedure describes how to remove and
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Warranty Service Regions
Tesla Motors provides service for Model S only in countries where it has a
service presence. Service centers accept all incoming Model S vehicles,
regardless of where they were purchased. However, the warranty for a
particular vehicle is only valid in the region where it was originally
purch
Back Plate - Door - Exterior Handle - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove door handle for access (refer to procedure)
Position handle assembly on a soft working surface.
Remove door handle rear seal.
Remove screws (x4) securing handle grip backplate and remove
(torque 2 Nm).
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