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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTESLA2018MODEL 3 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISGENERAL INFORMATIONHOIST/JACKBODY -- MODEL 3BODY PANELSFENDER ASSEMBLY - FRONT - LH - REMOVE AND INSTALLREMOVE
2018 Tesla Model 3 Base

Fender Assembly - Front - LH - Remove and Install: Remove

2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Remove
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift .
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear - Remove And Replace .
  3. Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake - Remove And Replace .
  4. Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch - Remove And Replace .
  5. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove And Replace) .
  6. Remove the LH shock tower cover. See Cover - Shock Tower - LH - Remove And Replace .
  7. Remove the front wheels. See Wheel - Remove And Install .
  8. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove And Replace) .
  9. Remove the front fascia. See Fascia - Front - Remove and Install .
  10. Remove the LH headlight. See Headlight - LH - Remove And Replace .
  11. Disconnect the electrical connectors (2x) from the front side repeater light.
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  12. Release the two leftmost clips on the cowl screen panel from the LH front fender bracket.
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  13. Remove the bolts that attach the upper LH front fender to the vehicle.
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  14. Remove the bolt that attaches the lower LH front fender to the vehicle.
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  15. Remove the bolt that attaches the rear LH front fender to the vehicle.
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  16. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the lower LH front fender to the vehicle.
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  17. Inspect the area between the upper LH front fender and the vehicle body for foam sealant. If present, carefully cut the sealant with a blade, and then separate the upper fender from the body with a plastic trim tool.
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  18. Remove the LH front fender from the vehicle.
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  19. Use a flat scraper blade and isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to remove the foam sealant from the LH outer shotgun panel. Any remaining sealant should be flush with the shotgun panel.
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  20. Apply primer to the LH outer shotgun panel, completely covering the previous foam application area.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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