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 vehicle for access to front doors.
Cover dash assembly to avoid damage.
Caution: Make sure the touch screen is fully
protected.
Working from passenger side, carefully release clips (x5)
securing RH and LH mirror finishers.
Note: If the event of a
stuck caliper or motor failure, refer to one of these procedures to
release the caliper:
Rear Park Brake Caliper - Caliper Seized/Motor Failure - Release
Caution: This method
requires replacing the caliper after it has been released.