Tesla Model S: Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the front fascia (refer to procedure).
- Remove the front fascia applique:
- If the vehicle has the 1st generation front fascia applique,
refer to procedure.
- If the vehicle has the 2nd generation front fascia applique,
refer to procedure.
- Remove the fog lamps (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect the remaining parking distance sensor connectors, if
equipped.
- Release the clips (x6) that secure the harness to the fascia.
Remove the harness.
- Carefully release the parking distance sensors from their
retainers, if equipped.
- Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the chin spoiler to the fascia
(torque 3 Nm).
- Release the clips (x13) that secure the chin spoiler to the
front fascia.
- Remove the chin spoiler from the fascia.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
If equipped, calibrate the front radar sensor (refer to procedure).
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Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
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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).
Note: This procedure describes how to remove and replace
the 1st generation front fascia applique. If the vehicle is equipped
with a 2nd generation front fascia applique, refer to procedure
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Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any time a high
voltage cable is handled. Refer
Use brake cleaner to clean the threaded rod and the nut bearing
assemblies.
Use 3M Spray Lube 08878 or equivalent to lubricate the threaded
rod and the nut bearing assemblies.
Slide the bushing into the left side of the front motor mount so
that the shorter cavities are horiz