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Tesla Model 3: Bracket - License Plate - Front (EMEA) (Retrofit using Template)

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Exterior Fittings / License Plate Mountings / Bracket - License Plate - Front (EMEA) (Retrofit using Template)

Bracket - License Plate - Front (EMEA) (Retrofit using Template)

Procedure

  1. Clean the front center surface of the front fascia.

Bracket - License Plate - Front (EMEA) (Retrofit using Template)

  1. Align the template with the parking sensors, and then use masking tape to hold the template in place.

LH side shown, RH side similar
LH side shown, RH side similar

  1. Align the front license plate bracket over the template, and then secure the bracket to the front fascia with masking tape

Bracket - License Plate - Front (EMEA) (Retrofit using Template)

  1. 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
RH side

  1. 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
LH side

Note: The template must be removed before fastening the front license plate bracket to the front fascia.

  1. Remove the front license plate bracket and the template.
  2. Wear eye and ear protection before continuing.
  3. 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.

Bracket - License Plate - Front (EMEA) (Retrofit using Template)

  1. Install the 2 top screws (part number 1104972-00-A) that attach the front license plate bracket to the front fascia. Torque 1 Nm

Bracket - License Plate - Front (EMEA) (Retrofit using Template)

  1. 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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