Tesla Model S: Skidplate - Front (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
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Remove front aero shield
(refer to procedure).
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If equipped, remove the bash plate stamping
(refer to procedure).
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Remove the bolts (x7) that secure the skid
plate to the front subframe (torque 9 Nm).
Note: If the
vehicle was equipped with the bash plate stamping, the
hardware quantity will vary.
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Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the HV
Battery to the front subframe and body (torque 115 Nm).
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Use an appropriate tool to pry the skidplate
out from between the front subframe and the HV Battery.
Caution: Take care
not to damage component(s).
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Remove the skid plate from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the
reverse of removal.
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Removal
Remove rear diffuser tray
(refer to procedure)
Remove screws (x2) securing rear skid plate to
subframe (torque 10 Nm).
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Removal
Remove the front aero shield panel
(refer to procedure).
Remove and discard the inner bolts (x2) that
secure the skid bar to the front subframe (10 Nm).
Removal
Remove the front aero shield panel
(refer to procedure).
Remove the bash plate extrusion
(refer to procedure).
Remove and discard the bolts (x2), shoulder
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the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the
touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the rear underhood apron
(refer to procedure).
Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap and place
an absorbent materi
Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the low pressure temperature transducer connector.
Remove the bolt that secures the low pressure pipe to the
compressor (torque 15 Nm).