Tesla Model 3: Bracket - Fascia Side to Fender - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
LH shown, RH similar; one clip is behind the
knuckle
- Remove the LH and RH front wheels.
- Release the clips (x9) that attach the front portion of the LH wheel
arch liner to the vehicle, and then move the liner aside to perform the
following steps.
LH shown, RH similar
- Loosen the bolts that attach the front fascia to the LH front fenderTorque
4 Nm
LH shown, RH similar
- Remove the bolt that attaches the front fascia to the LH front fender.
Torque 3 Nm
LH shown, RH similar
- Carefully pull aside the corner of the front fascia to gain access to
the LH fascia side to fender bracket.
- Remove the bolts that attach the LH fascia side to fender bracket to the
LH front fender, and then remove the bracket from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
- Align the fascia to the fender before tightening the bolts that attach
the fascia to the fender.
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Remove
Remove the rear fascia.
Release the clips that attach the rear Bluetooth passive entry antenna
electrical harness to the center rear bracket assembly.
Remove rear Bluetooth pass
Remove
LH shown, RH similar
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion.
Open the trunk, and then remove the LH and RH trunk stops.
Remove the trunk floor trim.
Remove the trunk sill trim.
Remove
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion.
Open the trunk and remove the LH liftgate stop.
Remove the trunk floor trim.
Remove the trunk sill trim.
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolste
SEE MORE:
The 12V battery used in Model 3 is similar to the lead acid batteries used in
most internal combustion engine vehicles. Lead acid batteries are sometimes
referred to as "flooded" because they are filled (flooded) with sulfuric acid.
Warning: Lead acid batteries contain an electrolyte with dilute
Remove
Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove and discard the nut that attaches the DCDC ground busbar to the
HV battery at the DCDC passthrough.
Remove the bolt that attaches the DCDC ground busbar to the body, and
then remove the DCDC ground busbar