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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTESLA2018MODEL 3 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMBODY -- MODEL 3BODY PANELSFENDER SUPPORT - FRONT - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACEREMOVE
2018 Tesla Model 3 Base

Fender Support - Front - LH - Remove and Replace: Remove

2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Remove
  1. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
  2. Remove the front fascia. See Fascia - Front - Remove and Install 
  3. Disconnect the LH headlamp connector.
    CAUTION:

    DO NOT push down on the red locking tab. Pull the tab away from the connector until the connector is unlocked, and then continue pulling to release the connector.

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  4. Remove the front harness clips (x2) around the LH headlamp area.
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  5. Disconnect the LH front wheel speed sensor connector.
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  6. Disconnect the LH front ride height sensor connector.
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  7. Remove the front harness clips (x3) around the LH front wheel liner area.
    NOTE:

    American region vehicles have 2 clips.

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  8. Remove the clips (x3) that attach the front harness to the LH crush can.
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  9. Disconnect the front harness from the LH acceleration sensor.
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  10. Disconnect the connectors (x2) from the horn assembly.
    NOTE:

    The horn is located on the LH front area of the vehicle.

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  11. Disconnect the front harness connector for the LH front carrier harness.
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  12. Disconnect the cooling fan module connector.
    CAUTION:

    Disconnect the connector after the coolant hose is capped to avoid the coolant damaging the connector.

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  13. Remove the harness from the LH front fender support.
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  14. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front fender support to the front end carrier.

      Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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  15. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front fender support to the front fender assembly.

      Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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  16. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the LH front fender support to the vehicle, and then remove the LH front fender support from the vehicle.

      Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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