Tesla Model 3: Diffuser - Rear Fascia (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Raise and support the vehicle. See
Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Remove the bolts that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the mid aero
shield.
Torque 5 Nm

- Remove the fastener covers, and then remove the bolts that attach the
rear fascia diffuser to the vehicle.
Torque 4 Nm
- Remove the bolts that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the outer edge
of the rear fascia.
Torque 3 Nm
- Remove the bolts that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the inside of
the rear fascia.
Torque 3 Nm
Note: Reach into the loosened rear fascia diffuser to access these
bolts.
- Release the tabs that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the rear
fascia, and then remove the diffuser.

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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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 attac
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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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 fr
General
Always replace locking devices with ones of the same design.
Caution: Do not use impact tools on fasteners that are threaded into
aluminum components.
Locking Tabs and Washers
Always inspect locking tabs and washers. Do not reuse, if damaged.
Pipe and Hose Unions
To prevent rotational damag