Tesla Model 3: Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and Replace)
Remove
![Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-FCAE0DBF-D6AB-4C5E-B4A5-B4EFC56EF8BA-online_small.png)
- Remove the front aero shield panel.
- Release the clips (x2) that attach the valance to the stabilizer bar
brackets.
![Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-54ADA877-A656-4A20-B416-1F158307FB27-online_small.png)
- Remove the push clips (x4) that attach the LH and RH sides of the
valance to the wheel liners.
Note: Remove the outer clips as necessary to allow for easier
access to the nuts behind the wheel liner.
![Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-F4624C51-7A38-40D5-8642-047BAB0ED06E-online_small.png)
Remove the nuts (x2) at the LH and RH corners of the valance.
Note: The nuts are accessed from behind the front of the wheel
liners.
- Remove the push clips (x10) that attach the valance to the front fascia,
and then remove the valance from the vehicle.
Note: Remove clips from the center first and work outward.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
- Install the valance to the front fascia, and install the push clips
(x10) that attach the valance to the fascia.
Note: Fasten the clips at the far left and far right first and work
inward.
- Install the nuts (x2) at the LH and RH corners of the valance.
Torque 3 Nm
Note: The nuts are accessed from behind the front of the wheel
liners.
- Install the push clips (x4) that attach the LH and RH sides of the
valance to the wheel liners.
Note: Install the outer clips if removed earlier.
- Fasten the clips (x2) that attach the valance to the stabilizer bar
brackets.
- Install the front aero shield panel.
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Remove
Open all the doors.
Lower all the windows.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion.
Remove the rear underhood apron.
Remove the cabin intake duct.
Remove the underhood storage unit
Dis
DRAFT
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 requirements
SEE MORE:
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Apply protective tape to the LH fender around the front side repeater
light.
Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the LH front wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH
(Remove an
If Model 3 does not detect an authenticated
phone, key fob, or key card and a locked door
or trunk is opened, an alarm sounds and the
headlights and turn signals flash. To deactivate
the alarm, press any button on the mobile app
or tap your key card or key fob against the
card reader located j