Tesla Model S Owners & Service Manuals

Tesla Model S: Assembly - Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Service Manual / Exterior fittings / Assembly - Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace)

Removal

  1. Remove the LH underhood apron (refer to procedure).
  2. Remove the RH underhood apron.
  3. Remove the retainers (x2) that secure the underhood apron.
  4. Carefully release the clips (x7) that secure the front underhood apron to the slam panel.

    Assembly - Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace)

  5. Remove the front underhood apron. Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.

    READ NEXT:

     Underhood Apron - Center - Rear (Remove and Replace)

    Removal Remove the LH underhood apron (refer to procedure). Remove the RH underhood apron. Release the clips (x5) that secure the rear center underhood apron to the plenum.

     Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace)

    Removal Open the hood. Release the lugs (x3) that secure the LH underhood apron to the inner fender. Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).

     Seats

    SEE MORE:

     Rear Park Brake Caliper Release

    Caution: This method requires replacing the caliper. To release a stuck caliper without damaging it, refer to either: Park Brake Caliper - Release - Harness Tool - Through Calipers Park Brake Caliper - Release - Harness Tool - Through ECU Release

     12V Battery Bracket Beam (Remove and Replace)

    Removal Remove the 12V battery (refer to procedure). Release the 2 bolts that secure the 12V battery bracket to the front crossmember (torque 15 Nm). Remove the 12V battery tray.

    © 2019-2026 Copyright www.tesms.org