Tesla Model S: Bash Plate - Front - Stamping (Remove and Replace)
Removal
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Remove the front aero shield panel
(refer to procedure).
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Remove the bash plate extrusion
(refer to procedure).
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Remove and discard the bolts (x2), shoulder
washers (x2), and washers (x2) that secure the bash plate stamping
to the front subframe skid plate (9 Nm).
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Remove the bash plate stamping.
Installation
Installation procedure is the
reverse of removal.
Note: Use new
hardware to install the bash plate stamping. Do not reuse
any hardware.
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Removal
Raise and support the vehicle
(refer to procedure).
Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that secure
the bash plate extrusion to the front subframe (10 Nm).
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Roll the right scroll wheel up to increase, or down to
decrease, the set speed. Slowly rolling the scroll wheel
changes the set speed in 1 mph (1 km/h) increments and
quickly rolling the scroll wheel changes the set speed to
the closest 5 mph (5 km/h) increment.
NOTE: It may take a few seconds
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.
Remove the rear center underhood apron