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 fender
Torque
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
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Rivnut Install Kit, for NA (1054712-00-A )Rivnut Install Kit, for EMEA
(1054712-01-A )
Service rivnut (1004296-00-A)Service bolt (1015888-00-C)
Warning: The side impact airbag deployment depends on the front door sensor's
ability to detect a side impact from air pressure. Make sure
During charging, the charge port light (the
Tesla "T" logo) pulses green, and the
touchscreen displays the charging status. The
frequency at which the charge port light
pulses slows down as the charge level
approaches full. When charging is complete,
the light stops pulsing and is so