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Tesla Model 3: Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Exterior Fittings / Undertray and Diffuser / Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace)

Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.

Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the bolts (x9) that attach the front aero shield panel to the vehicle.

Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the nuts (x2) that attach the front aero shield panel to the vehicle, and then remove the panel from the vehicle

Install

  1. Apply a thin bead of Loctite 222 to the threads of the bolts (x9) that attach the front aero shield panel to the vehicle.

Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace)

  1. Install the front aero shield panel to the underside of the vehicle, and then hand-tighten the nuts (x2) to temporarily hold the panel in place.

Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace)

  1. Hand-tighten the bolts (x9) that attach the front aero shield panel to the vehicle.

Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace)

  1. Torque the nuts (x2) and bolts (x9) to the proper specification.  Torque 5 Nm Torque 5 Nm
  2. Lower the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.

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