Tesla Model S: Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove and Replace)
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 procedure.
- If the vehicle has the 2nd generation front fascia applique,
refer to procedure.
- Remove the fog lamps (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect the remaining parking distance sensor connectors, if
equipped.
- Release the clips (x6) that secure the harness to the fascia.
Remove the harness.
- Carefully release the parking distance sensors from their
retainers, if equipped.
- Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the chin spoiler to the fascia
(torque 3 Nm).
- 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, 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 bolts (x2) that secure the center of the ankle
catcher to the front ducting (torque 4 Nm).
Note: This procedure describes how to remove and replace
the 1st generation front fascia applique. If the vehicle is equipped
with a 2nd generation front fascia applique, refer to procedure
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Removal
Remove the RH side trunk trim (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the harness connectors (x2) from the electric park
brake (EPB) module.
Disconnect the harness connections (x2) from the liftgate
control mod
Removal
Lower door glass.
Remove door trim panel (refer to procedure)
Remove trim stud securing flap seal to door.
Carefully ease flap seal clear of inner belt seal for access.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).