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Tesla Model 3: Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)- Install

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Body / Body Panels / Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) / Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)- Install

Install

Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. Install the underhood storage unit clips (3x) on the new LH front fender.

Note: Replace any broken or damaged clips.

Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. Install the headlight grommet on the new LH front fender.

Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. 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.
  2. Load urethane into a caulking gun, and then cut an opening that is 3.5 mm wide and 1.5 mm tall.

Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. Apply a dollop of urethane on top of the primed surface of the LH outer shotgun panel.

Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. Position the new LH front fender on the vehicle.

Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. Install the bolt and nut that attach the lower LH front fender to the vehicle. Torque 9.8 Nm Torque 9.8 Nm

Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. Install the bolt that attaches the rear LH front fender to the vehicle. Torque 9.8 Nm

Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. Install the bolt that attaches the lower LH front fender to the vehicle.   Torque 9.8 Nm

Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. Install the bolts that attach the upper LH front fender to the vehicle. Torque 9.8 Nm

Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. Install the cowl screen panel clips (2x) on the LH front fender bracket.
  2. Install the LH fascia side to fender bracket. See Bracket - Fascia Side to Fender - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Install a new LH front side repeater light. See Light - Side Repeater - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Install the LH headlight. See Headlight - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Install the front fascia. See Fascia - Front (Remove and Install).
  6. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
  8. Install the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
  9. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).

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     Hood (Remove and Install)

    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

     Hood (Remove and Replace)

     Hood (Remove and Replace)- Remove

    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

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     Glass - Roof - Fixed (Remove and Replace)

    Remove Remove the headliner. See Headliner (Remove and Install). Measure and record the gaps from the fixed roof glass to windshield, body sides, and backlight glass. Note: The gap measurements are used for the installation of the fixed roof glass. Apply masking tape to protect the paint

     Seatbelt - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)

    SPECIAL TOOLS Key, Seat Belt Release, Model 3 (1133787-00-A) 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 tri

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