Tesla Model S: Assembly - Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the LH underhood apron (refer to procedure).
- Remove the RH underhood apron.
- Remove the retainers (x2) that secure the underhood apron.
- Carefully release the clips (x7) that secure the front underhood
apron to the slam panel.
- Remove the front underhood apron.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
InstallationInstallation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
Remove the LH underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Remove the RH underhood apron.
Release the clips (x5) that secure the rear center underhood
apron to the plenum.
Removal
Open the hood.
Release the lugs (x3) that secure the LH underhood apron to the
inner fender.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
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Removal
Remove front door trim panel (refer to procedure)
Remove screws (x2) securing door latch assembly to reinforcement
(torque 10 Nm).
Carefully release latch assembly from door outer panel and
disconnect la
Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Note: This procedure
describes how to remove and replace the front dust shields. For
instructions on how to retrofit the 2nd generation dust shields,