Tesla Model S: Skidplate - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Removal
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Remove rear diffuser tray
(refer to procedure)
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Remove screws (x2) securing rear skid plate to
subframe (torque 10 Nm).
Installation
Installation procedure is the
reverse of removal.
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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
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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Removal
Open both driver's side doors.
Power the seat height adjust fully upwards for access.
Remove the screw that secures the outer side cover to the seat
(torque 1 Nm).
Carefully release the outer side cover
Note: This procedure only applies to vehicles with the
1st generation High Voltage Junction Box.
Special tools required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Bosch