Tesla Model S: Chin Spoiler Assembly (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
- Remove the front fascia refer to procedure.
- Remove the ankle catcher foam, if equipped.
- Disconnect the motorized vent harness connectors from the LH and
RH vents.
- Remove the screws (x3) that secure the vent to the fog lamp and
front fascia assembly (torque 1 Nm), then remove the vents.
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the LH and RH fog lamps.
- Remove the fasteners (x4) that secure the fog lamps to the
vehicle, then remove the the fog lights.
- Remove the screws (x2) that secure the chin spoiler to the
fascia.
- Release the clips (x13) that secure the chin spoiler to the
front fascia.
- Remove the chin spoiler from the fascia.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Position the vehicle in preparation for rai
Removal
Remove the rear fascia for access (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x4) and plastic rivets (x2) that secure the
diffuser tray to the rear fascia (torque 3 Nm).
Relea
Removal
Remove the rear fascia assembly for access (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x8) that secure the bumper to the body (torque
52 Nm).
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Removal
Remove door handle for access (refer to procedure)
Position handle assembly on a soft working surface.
Remove door handle rear seal.
Remove cable ties securing door pressure sensor and motor
wiring.
Release motor harness connector.
Remove press sensor screw.
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with Auto Lane
Change, or the feature may not operate exactly as
described.
When Autosteer is active, engage a turn signal to move
Model S into an adjacent lane (mo