Tesla Model S: Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Warning: Do not work on an incorrectly supported
vehicle.
- Remove the plastic rivets (x12, x14, or x15) that secure the
undershield to the chin spoiler and subframe.
Note: Vehicles with the underbody shield installed
do not have the 3 rivets that secure the rear of the front
aeroshield. However, there are 2 additional plastic rivets
that need to be removed.
Note: Vehicles with a composite front carrier have
bolts (x2) that secure the front corners of the aeroshield
(torque 4 Nm).
- Reposition the front fascia LH lower edge and remove the plastic
rivet that secures the undershield to the subframe.
- Repeat the previous step and remove the RH plastic rivet.
- Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the front undershield to the
body (torque 3 Nm).
- Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the front undershield to the
body (torque 4 Nm).
- Carefully release the undershield from the chin spoiler lip
fixings (x3) and remove the undershield.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
Remove the LH diffuser tray rails (refer to procedure).
Repeat step 1 for the RH diffuser tray rails.
Remove the bolts (x9) that secure the mid aero shield panel to
the bo
Removal
Remove rear fascia assembly (refer to procedure)
Remove bolts (x6) and plastic rivets (x2) securing rear diffuser
to rear fascia and applique (torque 3 Nm).
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to pro
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Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shatter.
Note: Before disconnecting the 12V power supply,
ensure that the driver's door window
Removal
Remove Rear LH seat back rest assembly and remove Pivot lock
from outboard side of assembly (refer to procedure)
Release and remove latch cover from seat back.
Release cover from seat back frame.
Remove