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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General
Always replace locking devices with ones of the same design.
Caution: Do not use impact tools on fasteners that are
threaded into aluminum components.
Locking tabs and washers
Always inspect locking tabs and washers. Do not reuse if damaged.
Pipe and hose unions
To preve
Installation
Use a scraping tool to remove the majority of
the adhesive from the body, leaving a smooth layer of the original
adhesive approximately 1 mm thick or less.
Remove all existing butyl patches and replace
them with new ones