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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTESLA2018MODEL 3 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTMIRRORSEXTERIOR FITTINGS -- MODEL 3UNDERTRAY AND DIFFUSERDIFFUSER - REAR FASCIA - REMOVE AND REPLACEREMOVE

2018 Tesla Model 3 Base

Diffuser - Rear Fascia - Remove and Replace: Remove

2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Remove

Raise and support the vehicle. See RAISE VEHICLE - 2 POST LIFT .
Remove the clips that attach the rear portion of the LH and RH rear wheel liners to the body.

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Remove the mid aero shield panel. See PANEL - AERO SHIELD - MID (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
Remove the fastener covers, and then remove the bolts that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the vehicle.
4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs)

NOTE: Newer vehicles are not equipped with the front, middle bolt.

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- 2 in extension
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Remove the bolts that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the outer edge of the rear fascia.
3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Remove the bolts that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the inside of the rear fascia.
3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs)

NOTE: Reach into the loosened rear fascia diffuser to access these bolts.

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Release the tabs that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the rear fascia, and then remove the diffuser.

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