Tesla Model 3: Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)- Install
Install
- Install the underhood storage unit clips (3x) on the new LH front
fender.
Note: Replace any broken or damaged clips.
- Install the headlight grommet on the new LH front fender.
- Position the LH cowl screen carrier bracket on the new LH front fender,
and then install the clip that attaches the bracket to the fender.
- Load urethane into a caulking gun, and then cut an opening that is 3.5
mm wide and 1.5 mm tall.
- Apply a dollop of urethane on top of the primed surface of the LH outer
shotgun panel.
- Position the new LH front fender on the vehicle.
- Install the bolt and nut that attach the lower LH front fender to the
vehicle.
Torque 9.8 Nm
Torque 9.8 Nm
- Install the bolt that attaches the rear LH front fender to the vehicle. Torque 9.8 Nm
- Install the bolt that attaches the lower LH front fender to the vehicle.
Torque 9.8 Nm
- Install the bolts that attach the upper LH front fender to the vehicle.
Torque 9.8 Nm
- Install the cowl screen panel clips (2x) on the LH front fender bracket.
- Install the LH fascia side to fender bracket. See Bracket - Fascia Side
to Fender - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install a new LH front side repeater light. See Light - Side Repeater -
Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH headlight. See Headlight - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the front fascia. See Fascia - Front (Remove and Install).
- Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
- Install the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and
Replace).
- Install the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
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Remove
Remove the LH and RH hood gas struts. See Gas Strut - Hood - LH (Remove
and Replace).
Use tape to mark the mounting locations of the LH and RH hood hinges on
the hood.
Wit
This procedure assumes the hood striker, hinges, bump stops, and plugs are
undamaged. Inspect these components from the old hood and if necessary, replace
with new parts.
Remove
RH shown, LH s
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel -
LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove
and Replace).
Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove
and Replace).
Note: This procedure was formulated using a release candidate or
production model. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when
working on or near high-voltage systems and components.
Remove
Remove the front passenger knee airbag. See Airbag - Knee - Front
Passenger (Remove and Re