Tesla Model 3: Bumper - Front (Remove and Replace)

Remove
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the rear underhood apron
- Remove the cabin intake duct.
- Remove the hood latch cover.
- Remove the underhood storage unit.
- Remove the front fascia assembly.
- Remove the LH front airbag sensor.
- Remove the center front airbag sensor.
- Remove the RH front airbag sensor.

- Remove the bolts that attach the front bumper with the energy absorbers
to the crash cans.
- Carefully remove the front bumper with the energy absorbers from the
vehicle.
Caution:
Do not damage the body when prying the front bumper.
Note: Slightly tap the front bumper with a dead blow harmer to
assist with removal of the front bumper.
- Remove the foam from the front bumper.

Install
- Install the foam onto the new front bumper beam.
- Position the front bumper with energy absorber onto the vehicle.
- Install the bolts that attach the front bumper with the energy absorbers
to the LH and RH crash cans
Torque
75 Nm
- Install the RH front airbag sensor.
- Install the center front airbag sensor.
- Install the LH front airbag sensor.
- Install the front fascia assembly.
- Install the underhood storage unit.
- Install the hood latch cover.
- Install the cabin intake duct.
- Install the rear underhood apron.
- Remove the vehicle from the lift.
READ NEXT:
Remove
Remove the rear fascia.
Release the clips that attach the rear Bluetooth passive entry antenna
electrical harness to the rear center bracket assembly.
Remove rear Bluetooth passive e
Remove
Place two thumbs at the 1 and 2 o'clock positions, resting your knuckles on
the bumper fascia surface to support your hand position. Use both thumbs to
apply force on the outer edge of the
Crush Can - Front - LH - Remove
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle
Remove the rear underhood apron.
Remove the cabin intake duct
Remove the hood latch cover.
Remove the underhood storage uni
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the bolster bracket, and remove the
bracket fro
HV Header - HV Battery- Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Extractor, Battery HV Header, Model 3 (1140423-00-B)
Lever Lock, HV Connector, Model 3 (1140311-00-A)
Warning:
Only technicians who have been trained in High Voltage Awareness are
permitted to perform this procedure. Proper personal protective equipment