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

Tesla Model 3 2017-2024 Service Manual / Body / Body Panels / Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) / Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)- Remove

Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  1. 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.

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

  1. Remove the LH front fender from the vehicle.

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

  1. 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.
  2. Apply primer to the LH outer shotgun panel, completely covering the previous foam application area.

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

  1. 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.

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

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

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

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

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