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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When Model S is stopped, Vehicle Hold can continue to
apply the brakes even after you remove your foot from
the brake pedal. When driving on a hill or on a flat
surface, brake as you normally would. After coming to a
complete stop, simply press the brake pedal again (until
the instrument panel
Removal
Partially raise the liftgate to access the back
of the applique.
Pull up on the back of the applique to release
the clips and remove the applique.
Add a mark to the underside of the applique to
indicate that is has been removed.
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