Tesla Model 3: Fascia - Rear - Upper (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the rear fascia.
- Remove all of the rear parking distance sensors.
- Release the tabs that attach the LH and RH rear reflectors to the rear
fascia, and then remove the reflectors from the fascia.
Inside
Outside
- Remove the bolts that attach the rear diffuser to the inner rear fascia. Torque 3 Nm
- Starting from either side, release the clips (x10) that attach the
diffuser to the rear fascia, and then remove the diffuser from the rear
fascia.
- Remove the bolts that attach the lower rear fascia to the upper rear
fascia.
Torque 3 Nm
- Starting from either side, release the clips that attach the upper rear
fascia to the lower rear fascia, and then separate the upper rear fascia
from the lower rear fascia.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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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 require
Remove
Remove the front aero shield panel.
Release the clips (x2) that attach the valance to the stabilizer bar
brackets.
Remove the push clips (x4) that attach the LH and RH sides of t
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Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips (x4) that attach the cabin intake duct to the cowl
screen panel, and then remove the duct from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Remove
Fold down the LH 2nd row seat.
Pull the 2nd row side bolster inward, and then move the bolster up to
remove from the vehicle.
Remove and discard the bolster plastic bracket from the vehicle.
Note: The bracket might have come out with the bolster
Install
Install new bolster