Tesla Model S: Skidplate - Front (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
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Remove front aero shield
(refer to procedure).
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If equipped, remove the bash plate stamping
(refer to procedure).
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Remove the bolts (x7) that secure the skid
plate to the front subframe (torque 9 Nm).
Note: If the
vehicle was equipped with the bash plate stamping, the
hardware quantity will vary.
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Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the HV
Battery to the front subframe and body (torque 115 Nm).
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Use an appropriate tool to pry the skidplate
out from between the front subframe and the HV Battery.
Caution: Take care
not to damage component(s).
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Remove the skid plate from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the
reverse of removal.
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Removal
Remove rear diffuser tray
(refer to procedure)
Remove screws (x2) securing rear skid plate to
subframe (torque 10 Nm).
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Removal
Remove the front aero shield panel
(refer to procedure).
Remove and discard the inner bolts (x2) that
secure the skid bar to the front subframe (10 Nm).
Removal
Remove the front aero shield panel
(refer to procedure).
Remove the bash plate extrusion
(refer to procedure).
Remove and discard the bolts (x2), shoulder
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Warning: "Jack mode" must be activated on vehicles with air
suspension before lifting the vehicle. Failure to do this might lead
to suspension damage and could cause serious personal injury.
Note: Vehicles with air suspension might need the
suspension to be set to "High" or "Very High"
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