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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Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
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Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
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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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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.
Refill
Use Toolbox to prep
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension,
activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and
supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Ensure that the front road wheels are in a straight ahead
position.
Lock the steering wheel in position.
Remove the underhood s