Tesla Model S: Skidplate - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Removal
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Remove rear diffuser tray
(refer to procedure)
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Remove screws (x2) securing rear skid plate to
subframe (torque 10 Nm).
Installation
Installation procedure is the
reverse of removal.
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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
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle
(refer to procedure).
Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that secure
the bash plate extrusion to the front subframe (10 Nm).
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Removal
Remove the HV battery assembly(refer to procedure).
Lower the vehicle, but keep it in position to raise it in a
later step.
Remove the 2nd row seat cushion frame (refer to procedure) .
Remove the high voltage junction box (HVJB) cover:
1st Gen
Special tool(s) required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1062500-00-A
Magnetic Field Viewing Card
Tesla
1082171-00-A
S-hook
Warning: If