Tesla Model 3: Stabilizer Bar - Front (Remove and Replace)

Remove
- Remove the front fascia valance. See
Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and Replace).

LH side shown, RH similar
- Remove and discard the nuts that attach the front stabilizer bar to the
LH and RH front stabilizer bar links, and then move the front stabilizer bar
links aside.
Torque 98 Nm
Note: Use a T40 bit to hold the stabilizer bar link ball joint in
position.
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- Remove and discard the nuts that attach the front stabilizer bar to the
front subframe, and then remove the stabilizer bar from the vehicle.
Torque 35 Nm

Install
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- Install the front stabilizer bar to the front subframe, install new nuts
to attach the stabilizer bar to the subframe, and then mark the nuts with a
paint pen after they are torqued.
Torque 35 Nm
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LH side shown, RH similar
- Install the LH and RH front stabilizer bar links to the front stabilizer
bar, install new nuts to attach the links to the stabilizer bar, and then
mark the nuts with a paint pen after they are torqued.
Torque 98 Nm
Note: Use a T40 bit to hold the stabilizer bar link ball
joint in position.
- Install the front fascia valance. See
Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and Replace).
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Procedure
Remove the LH and RH front wheels. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the front aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
Remove the clips (x2) t
Remove
Remove the bolt that attaches the rear suspension cover to the LH lower
rear control arm assembly.
Torque 6 Nm
Release the tabs (x2) that attach the rear suspension cover to the LH
SEE MORE:
Controlling Lights
Touch Controls > Lights on the touchscreen to
control the lights.
In addition to the lights that you can control
from the touchscreen, Model 3 has
convenience lights that operate automatically
based on what you are doing. For example, in
low ambient lighting conditions,
Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
Loosen the nut that attaches the 12V battery upper tie down bracket to
the 12V battery strap. Torque 5 Nm
Push down and s