Tesla Model S: Panel - Diffuser Tray - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove rear fascia assembly (refer to procedure)
- Remove bolts (x6) and plastic rivets (x2) securing rear diffuser
to rear fascia and applique (torque 3 Nm).
- Carefully release clips (x14) securing rear diffuser to rear
fascia, trim and applique.
- Remove rear diffuser tray.
- Remove u-nuts (x6) from diffuser tray.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to pro
Special tool(s) required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Template color
Description
Special tool required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1049517-0
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Check pressure and refill air as needed
This alert does NOT indicate that there is a flat tire.
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) has detected that the air pressure in
one or more of your tires is at least
20% lower than the recommended cold tire pressure.
See Maintaining Tire Pressures
Removal
Remove center console assembly
(refer to procedure)
Disconnect wiring harness connector.
Carefully cut acoustic padding covering ESC
sensor.
Peel back acoustic padding to expose ESC
module.