Tesla Model 3: Bracket - License Plate - Front (NA) (Retrofit)
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 vertical tape strips out at a 90 degree angle.
- Hold the license plate bracket horizontally and align the locator tab at
the bottom lip of the bracket with the center rib of the fascia grille.
- Rotate the license plate bracket vertically and press the top edge
against the front fascia.
- Pull the tape strips out from the sides of license plate bracket, and
then press the bracket against the front fascia.
- Install the license plate onto the front license plate bracket, and then
install the screws that attach the plate to the bracket.
Torque 3 Nm
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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
Remove
Use a plastic trim tool to pry up along the inner edge of the mirror
cover.
Lift upward to release the tabs that attach the mirror cover to the LH
door mirror, and then remove
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Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2
Post Lift.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat
Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron
Harness - Charge Port to HV Battery (Three-Phase) - Remove
Remove
Open all doors and windows.
Move the driver seat and front passenger seat fully
forward.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See