Tesla Model S: Ankle Catcher Assembly (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Service Manual / Body / Ankle Catcher Assembly (Remove and Replace)
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).
- Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the ankle catcher to the front
bumper carrier (torque 8 Nm).
Note: Components have been removed in this graphic to aid clarity.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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