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Tesla Model 3: Bracket - License Plate - Front (NA) (Retrofit)

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

Bracket - License Plate - Front (NA) (Retrofit)

Retrofit

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

Bracket - License Plate - Front (NA) (Retrofit)

  1. Remove the backing from the long horizontal tape strip on the new front license plate bracket.

Bracket - License Plate - Front (NA) (Retrofit)

  1. Fold the backing of the vertical tape strips out at a 90 degree angle.

Bracket - License Plate - Front (NA) (Retrofit)

  1. 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.
  2. Rotate the license plate bracket vertically and press the top edge against the front fascia.

Bracket - License Plate - Front (NA) (Retrofit)

  1. Pull the tape strips out from the sides of license plate bracket, and then press the bracket against the front fascia.

Bracket - License Plate - Front (NA) (Retrofit)

  1. 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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