Tesla Model 3: Bracket - License Plate - Front (EMEA) (Retrofit using Template)
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 side similar
- Align the front license plate bracket over the template, and then secure
the bracket to the front fascia with masking tape
- Verify that the front license plate bracket is level with a bubble level.
Make sure that there is no variance compared to level ground.
RH side
- Paint the top 2 bracket holes on the front fascia with a paint marker;
use the pilot holes to mount the front license plate bracket. The bottom
holes cover the template.
LH side
Note: The template must be removed before fastening the front
license plate bracket to the front fascia.
- Remove the front license plate bracket and the template.
- 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 though the top surface of the front fascia. Drilling too far
can result in damage to the vehicle.
- Install the 2 top screws (part number 1104972-00-A) that attach the
front license plate bracket to the front fascia.
Torque 1 Nm
- Install the 2 bottom screws (part number 1104972-00-A) that attach the
front license plate bracket to the front fascia.
Torque 1 Nm
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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
Remove
Remove the screws (x4) that attach the rear license plate to the rear
license plate bracket, if a license plate is installed. Otherwise, skip to
the next step.
Remove the screws
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Remove
Open the LH front door.
Move the driver seat fully to the rear.
Release the clips that attach the driver footrest to the body, and
remove the footrest from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Your Model 3 has a rear console integrated in
the center of the second row seat back. Pull
the console down to access the rear cup
holders, or use it as an armrest.
Coat Hangers
Your Model 3 has a coat hanger on each side
of the vehicle in the second row. Push the coat
hanger to release i