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.
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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:
Bluetooth Compatibility
You can use your Bluetooth-capable phone
hands-free in Model 3 provided your phone is
within operating range. Although Bluetooth
typically supports wireless communication
over distances of up to approximately 30 feet
(9 meters), performance can vary based on
the phone y
Procedure
Remove the LH and RH front wheels. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the front aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
Remove the clips (x2) that attach the valance to the front stabilizer
bar brackets.
Check the torque for the nuts th