Tesla Model 3: Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)- Remove

This procedure assumes the cowl screen carrier bracket, headlight grommet, and underhood storage unit clips on the fender assembly being replaced are undamaged. Inspect these components and if necessary, replace with new parts.

Remove

1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
2. Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
3. Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
4. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
5. Remove the front fascia. See Fascia - Front (Remove and Install).
6. Remove the LH headlight. See Headlight - LH (Remove and Replace).

7. Disconnect the electrical connectors (2x) from the front side repeater light.
8. Remove the LH fascia side to fender bracket. See Bracket - Fascia Side to Fender - LH (Remove and Replace).

9. Release the two leftmost clips on the cowl screen panel from the LH front fender bracket.

10. Remove the bolts that attach the upper LH front fender to the vehicle.

11. Remove the bolt that attaches the lower LH front fender to the vehicle.

12. Remove the bolt that attaches the rear LH front fender to the vehicle.

13. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the lower LH front fender to the vehicle.

14. Inspect the area between the upper LH front fender and the vehicle body for foam sealant. If present, carefully cut the sealant with a blade, and then separate the upper fender from the body with a plastic trim tool.

15. Remove the LH front fender from the vehicle.

16. Use a flat scraper blade and isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to remove the foam sealant from the LH outer shotgun panel. Any remaining sealant should be flush with the shotgun panel.
17. Apply primer to the LH outer shotgun panel, completely covering the previous foam application area.

18. Release the clip that attaches the LH cowl screen carrier bracket to the old LH front fender, and then remove the bracket from the fender.

19. Remove the headlight grommet from the old LH front fender.

20. Remove the underhood storage unit clips (3x) from the old LH front fender.

Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)- Install

Install

1. Install the underhood storage unit clips (3x) on the new LH front fender.

Note: Replace any broken or damaged clips.

2. Install the headlight grommet on the new LH front fender.

3. Position the LH cowl screen carrier bracket on the new LH front fender, and then install the clip that attaches the bracket to the fender.
4. Load urethane into a caulking gun, and then cut an opening that is 3.5 mm wide and 1.5 mm tall.

5. Apply a dollop of urethane on top of the primed surface of the LH outer shotgun panel.

6. Position the new LH front fender on the vehicle.

7. Install the bolt and nut that attach the lower LH front fender to the vehicle. Torque 9.8 Nm Torque 9.8 Nm

8. Install the bolt that attaches the rear LH front fender to the vehicle. Torque 9.8 Nm

9. Install the bolt that attaches the lower LH front fender to the vehicle.   Torque 9.8 Nm

10. Install the bolts that attach the upper LH front fender to the vehicle. Torque 9.8 Nm

11. Install the cowl screen panel clips (2x) on the LH front fender bracket.
12. Install the LH fascia side to fender bracket. See Bracket - Fascia Side to Fender - LH (Remove and Replace).
13. Install a new LH front side repeater light. See Light - Side Repeater - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
14. Install the LH headlight. See Headlight - LH (Remove and Replace).
15. Install the front fascia. See Fascia - Front (Remove and Install).
16. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
17. Install the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
18. Install the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
19. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).