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
Remove the center console assembly. See
Center Console (Remove and Install).
Install
With an assistant, install the center console into the vehicle as
follows:
Tilt the front of the center console downwards.
Slide the center console towards the front of the vehicle.
Tilt th
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Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or
near high voltage systems and components
Procedure
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