Tesla Model 3: Crush Can - Front - LH - Remove
![Crush Can - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-1090FE5E-8752-4579-9180-A76866836178-online_small.png)
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
![Crush Can - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-A282B2BB-72C7-40C6-985E-294BAF6AB434-online_small.jpg)
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the LH front airbag sensor
connector.
![Crush Can - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-F878A52B-78AA-4E63-9C68-5F6BC09C356A-online_small.png)
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the center front airbag sensor
connector.
![Crush Can - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-A39BDA7A-F1F5-44DA-ABBF-73CF7EAB174A-online_small.jpg)
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the RH front airbag sensor
connector.
![Crush Can - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-47EBCFB2-F08E-4560-AEDB-6C16EE262B99-online_small.png)
- Remove the bolts that attach the front bumper with the energy absorbers
to the LH and RH crush cans.
![Crush Can - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-8A21DD5D-A3F4-4389-A293-F7C3DBF3D2EC-online_small(1).jpg)
- Carefully remove the front bumper with the energy absorbers from the
vehicle.
Caution:
Do not damage the body when prying the front bumper.
Note:
Lightly tap the front bumper with a dead blow harmer to assist with
removal of the front bumper.
![Crush Can - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-8A21DD5D-A3F4-4389-A293-F7C3DBF3D2EC-online_small(1).jpg)
Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the bottom of the cooling fan module to the
ankle catcher, and then set the cooling fan module onto the front subframe.
Note: Lift the condenser fan module up to ease removal of the bolts.
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- Release the clips (x3) that attach the electrical harness to the LH
front crush can.
![Crush Can - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-AFC29F70-902E-4C1B-8DE3-2895161E3202-online_small.png)
- Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the LH front crush can to the LH front
inner rail.
![Crush Can - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-5180BC20-999C-47B7-B983-EEC95224443A-online_small.png)
- Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front fender support to the LH
front crush can.
![Crush Can - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-291EEF3A-42E0-43C1-9B8E-8E8F4D52C801-online_small.png)
- Remove the LH front crush can from the LH front inner rail.
![Crush Can - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-2ADD5337-AFD3-46FB-B3FA-DC1817F8D1E4-online_small.png)
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Install
Install the LH front crush can into the LH front inner rail.
Note: Lightly tap the crush can with a dead blow harmer to assist
with installation into the inner rail.
install the bo
Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron.
Remove the cabin intake duct.
Remove the hood latch cover.
Remove the underhood storage unit carpet
Remove the underhood storage unit.
Remove th
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Special tools required for this procedure:
SPECIAL TOOLS
Pliers, Clip Removal (1133569-00-A)
On a wall, measure 14.5 in (36.8 cm) from the floor, and then apply a
length of 1-inch masking tape horizontally to the wall to mark the
measurement.
Measure 25 ft (7.62 m) from the wall, and then a
Install
Install the bolts that attach the LH rear brake dust
shield to the knuckle.
Torque 8 Nm
Use a magnetic field viewing card to check t