Tesla Model S: Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove and Install)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
- Remove the front underhood apron (refer to procedure).
- Remove the plastic rivets (x8) that secure the undershield to
the chin spoiler.
- Remove the screw that secures the fascia panel to the LH front
fender (torque 1.5 Nm).
- Remove the screw that secures the fascia panel to the RH front
fender (torque 1.5 Nm).
- Disconnect the fascia harness connector and release the clips
(x3) that secure the fascia harness to the front fascia carrier.
- Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the fascia and applique to the
fascia carrier (torque 4 Nm).
- Carefully release the fascia from the LH and RH fender bracket
lugs (x2).
- With assistance, release the fascia panel from the fascia
carrier.
- Remove the fascia assembly.
- Remove any debris from the radiator and condensers.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
If equipped, calibrate the front radar sensor (refer to procedure).
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Removal
Remove the front fascia (refer to procedure).
Remove the front fascia applique:
If the vehicle has the 1st generation front fascia applique,
refer to proc
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shat
Removal
Remove the front fascia (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the center of the ankle
catcher to the front ducting (torque 4 Nm).
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Note: Make sure at least 14 L of the specified coolant is
available before beginning this procedure.
Caution: Use the specified coolant only. In this manual, refer
to General Information > Capacities, Fluids, and
Lubricants > Fluids.
Special tools required for this pro
Never allow the Battery to fully discharge. Even when
Model S is not being driven, its Battery discharges very
slowly to power the onboard electronics. The Battery
can discharge at a rate of approximately 1% per day,
though the discharge rate may vary depending on
environmental factors (such as