Tesla Model S: Bash Plate - Front - Stamping (Remove and Replace)
Removal
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Remove the front aero shield panel
(refer to procedure).
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Remove the bash plate extrusion
(refer to procedure).
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Remove and discard the bolts (x2), shoulder
washers (x2), and washers (x2) that secure the bash plate stamping
to the front subframe skid plate (9 Nm).
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Remove the bash plate stamping.
Installation
Installation procedure is the
reverse of removal.
Note: Use new
hardware to install the bash plate stamping. Do not reuse
any hardware.
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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
Position the vehicle on a lift, but do not raise it at this
time.
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the 12V battery (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolt that secures the high pressure pipe to the
compressor (torque 10 Nm).
Removal
Remove glove box assembly (refer to procedure)
Disconnect actuator harness connector.
Remove screws (x3) securing recirculation actuator to HVAC
assembly (torque 1 Nm).
Remove recirculation actuator.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).