Tesla Model 3: Bracket - License Plate - Front (EMEA) (Retrofit using Jig)
SPECIAL TOOLS
Front license plate bracket jig, Model 3, EMEA (1496772-00-A )
Procedure
- Clean the front center surface of the front fascia with isopropyl
alcohol (IPA) wipe, and then allow surface to dry before continuing.
- Put the front license plate bracket on the jig: Line up the 2 holes on
the front license plate bracket with the alignment pins on the jig.
- Put the jig on the front fascia: Line up the center indicator (cut out
slit) with the center of the front fascia grille.
Note: Apply enough force on the head of the jig causing an even
contact surface with the front fascia grille and the front license plate bracket.
Note: Make sure to hold the jig by placing your hand on the head of
the jig.
- Wear eye and ear protection before continuing.
- Use a 7/64 in (3 mm) drill bit to drill 4 holes through the front fascia.
Caution:
Only drill through the top surface of the front fascia. Drilling too far
can result in damage to the vehicle.
- Install the self tapping screws (part number 1104972-00-A) (x4) that
attach the front license plate bracket to the front fascia.Torque
1 Nm
Caution:
Do not over torque the screws to prevent damage to the front fascia.
- Remove the jig by sliding it out from the front fascia grille
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Procedure
Clean the front center surface of the front fascia.
Align the template with the parking sensors, and then use masking tape
to hold the template in place.
LH side shown, RH s
Remove
Remove the screws that attach the front license plate to the front
license plate bracket, and then remove the license plate.
Use a trim tool around the perimeter of the front li
Retrofit
Clean the front center surface of the front fascia.
Remove the backing from the long horizontal tape strip on the new front
license plate bracket.
Fold the backing of the v
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vehicle.
Remove the nuts (x2) that attach the front aero shield panel to the
vehicle, and then remove the panel from the vehicle
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Remove both the LH and RH air wave end caps. See
End Cap - Air Wave - LH (Remove and Replace).
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