Tesla Model 3: Bracket - Fascia Side to Fender - LH (Remove and Replace)

Remove

LH shown, RH similar; one clip is behind the
knuckle
- Remove the LH and RH front wheels.
- Release the clips (x9) that attach the front portion of the LH wheel
arch liner to the vehicle, and then move the liner aside to perform the
following steps.

LH shown, RH similar
- Loosen the bolts that attach the front fascia to the LH front fender
Torque
4 Nm

LH shown, RH similar
- Remove the bolt that attaches the front fascia to the LH front fender.
Torque 3 Nm

LH shown, RH similar
- Carefully pull aside the corner of the front fascia to gain access to
the LH fascia side to fender bracket.
- Remove the bolts that attach the LH fascia side to fender bracket to the
LH front fender, and then remove the bracket from the vehicle.

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
- Align the fascia to the fender before tightening the bolts that attach
the fascia to the fender.
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Remove
Remove the rear fascia.
Release the clips that attach the rear Bluetooth passive entry antenna
electrical harness to the center rear bracket assembly.
Remove rear Bluetooth pass
Remove
LH shown, RH similar
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion.
Open the trunk, and then remove the LH and RH trunk stops.
Remove the trunk floor trim.
Remove the trunk sill trim.
Remove
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion.
Open the trunk and remove the LH liftgate stop.
Remove the trunk floor trim.
Remove the trunk sill trim.
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolste
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Remove
Remove the front fascia assembly. See
Fascia - Front (Remove and Install).
Disconnect the connector from the battery backed siren.
Remove the bolt that attaches the battery backed siren to the front end
carrier, and then remove the siren from the vehicle.
Torque 12 Nm
Install
With an assistant, install the new rear subframe onto the subframe
lifting tool, and then attach the straps.
Top view of the rear subframe
Install the clips that attach the electrical harness to the rear
subframe.
Bottom view of the rear subframe
With an assistant, position t