Tesla Model S: Bracket - License Plate - Front (Retrofit)
Special tool required for this procedure:
Supplier
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Part Number
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Description
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Tesla |
223-28550-TSL |
WIHA (TORQUE SCREWDRIVER .1 -
.6NM) |
Procedure
- Clean the affected area with a clean shop towel.
- Test fit the license plate bracket on the front fascia applique:
- Use a paint pen to mark the front fascia applique at the center
of the holes (x3) in the license plate bracket. Remove the license
plate bracket.
- Drill a hole through the front fascia applique in the areas
marked in the previous step.
- 1st generation front fascia applique:
Use a 19/64 in drill bit.
- 2nd generation front fascia applique:
Use a 1/8 in (3.5 mm) drill bit.
Warning: Wear protective eyewear and hearing
protection when drilling.
Caution: Only drill through the front fascia applique.
Drilling too far can result in damage to the vehicle.
- Clean the affected area.
- Install the front license plate bracket:
- 1st generation front fascia applique:
Secure the license plate bracket with push clips (x3).
- 2nd generation front fascia applique:
Secure the license plate bracket with the self-tapping
screws (x3) (torque 0.5 Nm).
Caution: Do not overtorque the screws.
1st generation
applique: |
2nd generation
applique: |
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Removal
Lower the front window glass.
Remove the door trim panel (refer to procedure).
Carefully release the clips (x2) that secure the front top end
of the flap seal to the door.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Inspect the mirror area of the door panel. Install 2 nylon shims
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Removal and Install
Use a trim stick to remove the front dome light bezels. Discard
the bezels.
Release the screw cover from each sun visor center retaining
block and remove the screw.
Removal
Remove door trim panel (refer to procedure)
Remove screws (x2) securing impact sensor to door (torque 5 Nm).
Disconnect sensor harness connection.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse