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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTESLA2018MODEL 3 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMETOWING SYSTEMSEXTERIOR FITTINGS -- MODEL 3EXTERIOR TRIMMUD FLAPS - RETROFITPROCEDURE
2018 Tesla Model 3 Base
Mud Flaps - Retrofit: Procedure
2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Procedure
- Turn the steering wheel fully to the left to provide access to the working area.
- Remove and discard the push clips that attach the front LH wheel arch liner to the lower rocker panel cover.
- Open the front LH lower rocker panel bolt access cover.
- Remove and discard the front bolt and washer that attaches the LH lower rocker panel cover to the body.
- Put on cut-resistant gloves then use a retractable blade knife to carefully cut off the open access cover from the lower rocker panel.WARNING: Ensure cut-resistant gloves are worn during this step to avoid personal injury.
- Install the LH mud flap (1st GENERATION KITS
):
- While carefully pulling the lower portion of the front LH wheel arch liner away from the wheel well, install the U-nuts over the holes in the LH rocker panel that were used for the push clips.
- Place washers over the screws, then install the screws and washers that secure the mud flap to the U-nuts in the front LH wheel arch liner.
1.5 N.m (1.1 ft-lbs)
- Install the bolt that attaches the bottom of the mud flap to the lower rocker panel cover.
5 N.m (3.7 ft-lbs)
- While carefully pulling the lower portion of the front LH wheel arch liner away from the wheel well, install the U-nuts over the holes in the LH rocker panel that were used for the push clips.
- Install the LH mud flap (2nd GENERATION KITS
):
- Align the holes in the mud flap/splash guard to the holes in the front wheel arch liner, and then insert the opened (plastic rivet pulled out) push clips into the holes. Once the push clips are fully inserted, push the plastic rivets in to close the push clips and lock the mud flap/splash guard in place.
- Install the bolt that attaches the bottom of the mud flap to the lower rocker panel cover.
- Align the holes in the mud flap/splash guard to the holes in the front wheel arch liner, and then insert the opened (plastic rivet pulled out) push clips into the holes. Once the push clips are fully inserted, push the plastic rivets in to close the push clips and lock the mud flap/splash guard in place.
- Ensure the mud flap is aligned with the body. Make adjustments as necessary.
- Perform this procedure on the RH side of the vehicle to retrofit the RH mud flap.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.