Tesla Model S: Fascia Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install)
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 raising it, but keep the
vehicle at ground level at this time.
- Peel back the bottom of the liftgate seal. Place a cover over
the seal area to avoid getting adhesive on clothing and interior
panels.
- Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Warning: Do not work on an incorrectly supported
vehicle.
Warning: To avoid serious injury, use appropriate
equipment to carry out this operation.
- Remove the fasteners (x4) that secure the diffuser tray rails to
the rear diffuser.
Note: The rear diffuser and fascia are removed as
an assembly.
- Remove the bolts (x6) that secure the mid aeroshield to the rear
diffuser (torque 12 Nm).
- Remove the nuts and push rivets that secure the rear wheel arch
liners to the rear fascia (torque 3 Nm).
Note: The wheel arch liners do not need to be
removed from the vehicle.
- Pull back the rear edge of each wheel arch liner. Remove the
screws that secure the rear fascia to the LH and RH fenders (torque
1.5 Nm).
- Disconnect the rear parking assist harness connector, if
equipped.
- Remove the nuts (x3) that secure the rear diffuser panel to the
body (torque 3 Nm).
- Remove the bolts (x6) that secure the diffuser and applique to
the body (torque 4 Nm).
- Remove the LH and RH trunk side trim panels (refer to procedure)
.
- Remove the nuts (x2) that secure the fascia to the body (torque
4 Nm).
Note: The nuts are hard to recover if they
are dropped. Start loosening the nuts with a wrench, then
perform the final loosening by hand.
- Pull the left and right edges of the fascia away from the body
to release them.
- With assistance, release the rear fascia from the body. Remove
the fascia slowly and tilt the outer side down as it is removed to
avoid dropping any shims that are hanging on the studs.
Installation
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
Check the alignment of the rear fascia to the body and adjust as
necessary.
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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).
Removal
Remove rear diffuser (refer to procedure)
Remove plastic rivets (x2) and screw (x1) securing diffuser trim
to applique (torque 3 Nm).
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Caution: Always follow the procedure for fitting and checking
the SAS as instructed in the air bag and SRS repairs section. Comply
with all safety and installation procedures to ensure the system
functions correctly.
Caution: Observe the following precautions:
Do not unlo
To adjust Model S based on a
driver's
profile, touch the driver profile icon at the
top of the Controls screen. Then choose
the driver, and Model S is adjusted based
on the settings that have been saved to the
chosen driver profile. See Using Tesla
Profiles to learn more about
saving profil