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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You can access wiper settings by touching the wiper
button on the steering yoke or touching Controls >
Wipers.
Press the wiper button on the steering yoke to wipe the
windshield.
Press and hold the wiper button to spray washer fluid
onto the windshield. After releasing the button, the
wiper
Note: This procedure describes how to manually release a
cable from the single phase charge port. If the vehicle is equipped
with a 3 phase charge port, refer to procedure 44013205 (refer to
procedure).
Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are p