Tesla Model 3: Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Exterior Fittings / Undertray and Diffuser / Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Remove the bolts (x9) that attach the front aero shield panel to the vehicle.
- Remove the nuts (x2) that attach the front aero shield panel to the
vehicle, and then remove the panel from the vehicle
Install
- Apply a thin bead of Loctite 222 to the threads of the bolts (x9) that attach the front aero shield panel to the vehicle.
- Install the front aero shield panel to the underside of the vehicle, and then hand-tighten the nuts (x2) to temporarily hold the panel in place.
- Hand-tighten the bolts (x9) that attach the front aero shield panel to the vehicle.
- Torque the nuts (x2) and bolts (x9) to the proper specification.
Torque 5 Nm
Torque 5 Nm - Lower the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
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Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See
Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Remove the bolts (x13) that attach the mid aero shield panel to the
vehicle, and then remove the panel from the veh
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Fixture, Badge, Dual Motor/Perf, M3 (1475764-00-A)
Seam Roller, Silicone, 5" (1049517-00-A)
Procedure
Clean the trunk area where the "Dual Motor" badge is to be installed
with an
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Remove
Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero
Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
Drain
Key Card
Tesla provides you with two Model 3 key
cards, designed to fit in your wallet. Tap your
Model 3 key card on one of its card readers,
located on the driver's side door pillar and on
the center console.
To use a key card to unlock or lock Model 3,
position the card as shown and tap it agai
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