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Remove And Install

  1. Raise and support vehicle
    NOTE: Ensure vehicle is not charging before lifting it off the ground, Set air suspension to "Jack Mode" if equipped
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  2. Open LH front door
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  3. Lower LH front window
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  4. Set steering wheel straight ahead
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  5. Lock steering wheel into position
    NOTE: Protect seat from damage
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  6. Open hood
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  7. Remove rear apron
    NOTE: 14x clips
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  8. Remove access panel
    NOTE: 3x clips, 1x connector
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  9. Remove fasteners securing the frunk assembly
    NOTE: 5x bolts, 10 mm, 5 N.m, Newer vehicles may be equipped with 1x push clip securing frunk to reservoir neck
    G14839578Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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  10. Remove frunk assembly from vehicle
    NOTE: 6x clips, Replace any clips if broken or missing
    G14839580Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  11. Remove bolt securing the steering gear assembly to intermediate shaft assembly
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 13 mm, 18 N.m
    G14839581Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  12. Slide the electric steering column upward to remove it from the steering gear assembly
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  13. Power off vehicle from center display
    NOTE: Via Controls > Safety & Security > Vehicle Power > Power Off
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  14. Disconnect 12 V negative terminal and first responders loop
    NOTE: 1x nut, 10 mm, 6 N.m, 1x connector, Ensure vehicle is in park, climate control system is off, and vehicle is not charging before disconnecting 12 V, Negative terminal should be disconnected before FRL, Allow 2 minutes for all electrical circuits to fully discharge
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  15. Disconnect the steering gear assembly connectors
    NOTE: 2x connectors, Two stage connectors, Slide red locking tab to unlock, then depress the connector release to disconnect
    G14839586Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  16. Disconnect logic connectors from steering gear assembly
    NOTE: 2x locking connectors, Do not push down on Red tab, Pull red tab to disengage lock, Pull again to release connector
    G14839587Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  17. Remove LH front wheel cap
    NOTE: 1x cap, Use both hands to gently pull the wheel cap to release the clips, Wheels may be equipped with center caps
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  18. Remove RH front wheel cap
    NOTE: 1x cap, Use both hands to gently pull the wheel cap to release the clips, Wheels may be equipped with center caps
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  19. Loosen RH front wheel
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 N.m
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  20. Loosen LH front wheel
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 N.m
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  21. Raise vehicle partially and lower lift onto locks
    NOTE: Set vehicle to a comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
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  22. Remove LH front wheel
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 N.m
    G14839594Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  23. Remove nut securing the LH tie rod end to the knuckle
    NOTE: 1x nyloc nut, 22 mm, 180 N.m, Discard after removal
    G14839595Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  24. Remove LH tie rod end from knuckle
    G14839596Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  25. Remove RH front wheel
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 N.m
    G14839597Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  26. Remove nut securing the RH tie rod end to the knuckle
    NOTE: 1x nyloc nut, 22 mm, 180 N.m, Discard after removal
    G14839598Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  27. Remove RH tie rod end from knuckle
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  28. Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks
    NOTE: Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side
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  29. Remove outer fasteners from front aero shield
    NOTE: 7x bolts, 10 mm, 5 N.m
    G14839602Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  30. Remove remaining nuts and remove front aero shield from vehicle
    NOTE: 2x nuts, 15 mm, 5 N.m
    G14839603Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  31. Remove clips that secure front valance to LH wheel liner
    NOTE: 3x clips
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  32. Remove clips that secure front valance to RH wheel liner
    NOTE: 3x clips
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  33. Remove nut securing RH corner of front valance to front fascia
    NOTE: 1x nut, 10 mm, 3 N.m
    G14839608Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  34. Remove clips securing RH corner of front valance to front fascia
    NOTE: 2x clips
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  35. Remove nut securing LH corner of front valance to front fascia
    NOTE: 1x nut, 10 mm, 3 N.m
    G14839610Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  36. Remove clips securing LH corner of front valance to front fascia
    NOTE: 2x clips
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  37. Remove clips securing front valance to front fascia and remove front valance
    NOTE: 6x clips, Recommend assistance
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  38. Remove FDU bypass hose clip from front subframe
    NOTE: 1x clip
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  39. Remove clip securing front harness to front subframe
    NOTE: 1x clip
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  40. Disconnect connectors from horn assembly
    NOTE: 2x connectors
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  41. Remove bolts securing front end carrier to LH front subframe crash can assembly
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 13 mm, 16 N.m
    G14839617Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  42. Remove bolts securing front end carrier to RH front subframe crash can assembly
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 13 mm, 16 N.m
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  43. Loosen the bolts securing front subframe to LH front subframe crash can assembly
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 15 mm, 53 N.m, This will help when installing the subframe
    G14839619Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  44. Loosen the bolts securing front subframe to RH front subframe crash can assembly
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 15 mm, 53 N.m, This will help when installing the subframe
    G14839620Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  45. Remove nut securing front stabilizer bar link to LH front stabilizer bar
    NOTE: 1x nyloc nut, 18 mm, 98 N.m, Counter hold ball joint with T40, Discard after removal
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  46. Move LH front stabilizer bar link assembly aside
    NOTE: May need to move the stabilizer bar up/down to get the correct angle needed to remove end link
    G14839622Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  47. Remove nut securing front stabilizer bar to RH front stabilizer bar link assembly
    NOTE: 1x nyloc nut, 18 mm, 98 N.m, Counter hold ball joint with T40, Discard after removal
    G14839623Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  48. Move RH front stabilizer bar link assembly aside
    NOTE: May be necessary to pull down on the sway bar to allow the end link to disengage
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  49. Remove bolt and nut securing LH front lower compression link to front subframe
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21 mm, 1x nut, 21 mm, 115 N.m
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  50. Move the LH front lower compression link aside
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  51. Remove bolts securing LH front lower lateral link to front subframe
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 21 mm, 115 N.m
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  52. Remove bolt and nut securing LH strut to LH front lower lateral link
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21 mm, 1x nut, 21 mm, 106 N.m
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  53. Remove bolt and nut securing RH front lower compression link to front subframe
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21 mm, 1x nut, 21 mm, 115 N.m
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  54. Move the RH front lower compression link aside
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  55. Remove bolts securing RH front lower lateral link to front subframe
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 21 mm, 115 N.m
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  56. Remove bolt and nut securing RH strut to lower control arm and move the RH front lower lateral link aside
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21 mm, 1x nut, 21 mm, 106 N.m
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  57. Move the subframe lifting tool underneath the front subframe area
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  58. Connect air supply to subframe lifting tool
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  59. Position and support the front subframe with subframe lifting tool
    NOTE: Recommend assistance, Latch the subframe to subframe lifting tool, Make sure to align the two guides
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  60. Remove bolt securing LH mid mount to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 15 mm, 50 N.m, Discard after removal
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  61. Remove bolt securing RH mid mount to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 15 mm, 50 N.m, Discard after removal
    G14839643Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  62. Remove LH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 18 mm, 72 N.m, Discard after removal
    G14839644Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  63. Remove RH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 18 mm, 72 N.m, Discard after removal
    G14839645Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  64. Remove LH smaller bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 15 mm, 50 N.m, Discard after removal
    G14839646Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  65. Remove RH smaller bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 15 mm, 50 N.m, Discard after removal
    G14839647Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  66. Remove LH larger bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21 mm, 125 N.m, Discard after removal
    G14839648Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  67. Remove RH larger bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21 mm, 125 N.m, Discard after removal
    G14839649Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  68. Lower the subframe from vehicle
    NOTE: Recommend assistance
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  69. Disconnect air supply from subframe lifting tool
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  70. Remove subframe lifting tool from under vehicle
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  71. Position lifting tool and subframe under vehicle for installation
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  72. Connect air supply to subframe lifting tool
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  73. Raise support tool until the front subframe and body meet
    NOTE: Recommend assistance, Guide the motor mount bushings into the motor mount isolators as the lift is being raised into position, Make sure to line up the rear locating pins on the subframe
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  74. Loosely install the RH larger bolt securing rear portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21 mm, 125 N.m, Install new bolt
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  75. Loosely install the LH larger bolt securing rear portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21 mm, 125 N.m, Install new bolt
    G14839658Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  76. Loosely install the RH smaller bolt securing rear portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 15 mm, 50 N.m, Install new bolt
    G14839659Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  77. Loosely install the LH smaller bolt securing rear portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 15 mm, 50 N.m, Install new bolt
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  78. Loosely install RH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 18 mm, 72 N.m, Install new bolt, Adjust subframe lifting tool if necessary
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  79. Loosely install LH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 18 mm, 72 N.m, Install new bolt, Adjust subframe lifting tool if necessary
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  80. Loosely install bolt securing the RH mid mount to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 15 mm, 50 N.m, Install new bolt
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  81. Loosely install bolt securing the LH mid mount to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 15 mm, 50 N.m, Install new bolt
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  82. Loosely install the bolts securing front end carrier to RH front subframe crash can assembly
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 13 mm, 16 N.m
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  83. Loosely install the bolts securing front end carrier to LH front subframe crash can assembly
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 13 mm, 16 N.m
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  84. Torque the RH larger bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21 mm, 125 N.m
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  85. Torque the LH larger bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21 mm, 125 N.m
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  86. Torque the RH smaller bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 15 mm, 50 N.m
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  87. Torque the LH smaller bolt securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 15 mm, 50 N.m
    G14839670Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  88. Torque the RH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 18 mm, 72 N.m
    G14839671Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  89. Torque the LH bolt securing the front portion of the front subframe to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 18 mm, 72 N.m
    G14839672Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  90. Torque the bolt securing the RH mid mount to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 15 mm, 50 N.m
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    G14839674Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  91. Torque the bolt securing the LH mid mount to body
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 15 mm, 50 N.m
    G14839675Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  92. Torque the bolts securing front subframe to RH front subframe crash can assembly
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 15 mm, 53 N.m
    G14839676Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  93. Torque the bolts securing LH front subframe crash can assembly to front subframe
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 15 mm, 53 N.m
    G14839677Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  94. Torque the bolts securing front end carrier to RH front subframe crash can assembly
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 13 mm, 16 N.m
    G14839678Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  95. Torque the bolts securing front end carrier to LH front subframe crash can assembly
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 13 mm, 16 N.m
    G14839679Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  96. Lower the subframe lifting tool from the vehicle
    NOTE: Unlatch the subframe lifting tool from front subframe
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  97. Disconnect air supply from subframe lifting tool
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  98. Remove the subframe lifting tool from vehicle
    G14839682Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  99. Install the RH front lower lateral link and loosely install bolt and nut securing RH strut to lower control arm
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21 mm, 1x nut, 21 mm, 106 N.m
    G14839683Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  100. Loosely install bolts securing RH front lower lateral link to front subframe
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 21 mm, 115 N.m, Recommend assistance if necessary, Use punch tool to align the fasteners
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  101. Install the RH front lower compression link to front subframe
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  102. Install bolt and nut securing RH front lower compression link to front subframe
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21 mm, 1x nut, 21 mm, 115 N.m, Recommend assistance if necessary
    G14839686Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  103. Torque bolts securing RH front lower lateral link to front subframe
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 21 mm, 115 N.m, Recommend assistance if necessary, Use punch tool to align the fasteners
    G14839687Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  104. Install LH front lower lateral link and loosely install bolt and nut securing LH strut to lower lateral link
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21 mm, 1x nut, 21 mm, 106 N.m
    G14839688Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  105. Loosely install bolts securing LH front lower lateral link to front subframe
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 21 mm, 115 N.m, Recommend assistance if necessary, Use punch tool to align the fasteners
    G14839689Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  106. Install LH front lower compression link to front subframe
    G14839690Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  107. Install bolt and nut securing LH front lower compression link to front subframe
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 21 mm, 1x nut, 21 mm, 115 N.m, Recommend assistance if necessary
    G14839691Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  108. Torque bolts securing LH front lower lateral link to front subframe
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 21 mm, 115 N.m
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  109. Position the RH front stabilizer bar link assembly to front stabilizer bar
    NOTE: May be necessary to pull down on the sway bar to allow the end link to engage
    G14839693Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  110. Install nut securing front stabilizer bar to RH front stabilizer bar link assembly
    NOTE: 1x nyloc nut, 18 mm, 98 N.m, Install new nyloc nut, Counter hold ball joint with T40, Mark with paint pen
    G14839694Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  111. Position LH front stabilizer bar link assembly to front stabilizer bar
    NOTE: May be necessary to pull down on the sway bar to allow the end link to engage
    G14839695Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  112. Install nut securing front stabilizer bar link to LH front stabilizer bar
    NOTE: 1x nyloc nut, 18 mm, 98 N.m, Install new nyloc nut, Counter hold ball joint with T40, Mark with paint pen
    G14839696Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  113. Connect horn assembly connectors
    NOTE: 2x connectors
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  114. Install FDU bypass hose clip to front subframe
    NOTE: 1x clip
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  115. Install clip securing front harness to front subframe
    NOTE: 1x clip
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  116. Position front valance to front fascia and install clips securing front valance to front fascia
    NOTE: 6x clips, Recommend assistance
    G14839700Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  117. Install clips securing LH corner of front valance to front fascia
    NOTE: 2x clips
    G14839701Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  118. Install nut securing LH corner of front valance to front fascia
    NOTE: 1x nut, 10 mm, 3 N.m
    G14839702Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  119. Install clips securing RH corner of front valance to front fascia
    NOTE: 2x clips
    G14839703Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  120. Install nut securing RH corner of front valance to front fascia
    NOTE: 1x nut, 10 mm, 3 N.m
    G14839704Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  121. Install clips to secure front valance to LH wheel liner
    NOTE: 3x clips
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  122. Install clips to secure front valance to RH wheel liner
    NOTE: 3x clips
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  123. Position the front aero shield to vehicle and install nuts
    NOTE: 2x nuts, 15 mm, 5 N.m
    G14839709Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  124. Apply Loctite 222 onto front aero shield bolts and install outer fasteners to front aero shield
    NOTE: 7x bolts, 10 mm, 5 N.m
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  125. Lower vehicle partially and set onto locks
    NOTE: Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
    G14839712Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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  126. Position RH front tie rod end to RH front knuckle
    G14839714Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  127. Install nut securing RH front tie rod end to RH front knuckle
    NOTE: 1x nyloc nut, 22 mm, 180 N.m, Install new nyloc nut
    G14839715Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  128. Position LH tie rod end to LH front knuckle
    G14839716Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  129. Install nut securing LH front tie rod end to LH front knuckle
    NOTE: 1x nyloc nut, 22 mm, 180 N.m, Install new nyloc nut
    G14839717Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  130. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front brake rotor to the hub.
    G14839718Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  131. Install the hub jack adapter onto the LH front hub and hand-tighten the lug nuts.
    G14839719Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  132. Use an underhoist stand to support the hub jack adapter.
    G14839720Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  133. Measure the distance between the bottom of the fender and the center of the front axle and adjust the underhoist stand so that the front suspension is set to ride height.
    G14839721Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  134. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH front damper to the lower control arm, and then mark the bolt and nut with a paint pen.

    106 N.m (78.2 ft-lbs) 

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  135. Remove the underhoist stand from underneath the LH front suspension.
    G14839723Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  136. Remove the lug nuts that attach the hub jack adapter, and then remove the hub jack adapter from the vehicle.
    G14839724Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  137. Install the bolt that attaches the LH front brake rotor to the hub.

    5 N.m (3.7 ft-lbs) 

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  138. Repeat step  130 through  137 for the RH side of the vehicle.
  139. Install RH front wheel
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 N.m, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool
    G14839726Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  140. Install LH front wheel
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 N.m, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool
    G14839727Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  141. Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground
    NOTE: Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
    G14839728Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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  142. Torque RH front wheel
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 N.m
    G14839731Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  143. Torque LH front wheel
    NOTE: 5x nuts, 21 mm, 175 N.m
    G14839732Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  144. Install RH front wheel cap
    NOTE: 1x cap, Align valve stem with wheel cap cavity
    G14839733Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  145. Install LH front wheel cap
    NOTE: 1x cap, Align valve stem with wheel cap cavity
    G14839734Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  146. Connect the steering gear assembly connectors
    NOTE: 2x locking connectors, Engage locking tab
    G14839735Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  147. Connect logic connectors to steering gear assembly
    NOTE: 2x connectors, Engage locking tab
    G14839736Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  148. Slide the intermediate shaft assembly downward to install it to the steering gear assembly
    NOTE: Ensure the intermediate shaft is aligned and fully seated, Recommend assistance if necessary to align the shaft to steering gear
    G14839737Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  149. Install bolt securing the intermediate shaft assembly to the steering gear assembly
    NOTE: 1x bolt, 13 mm, 18 N.m
    G14839738Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  150. Connect first responder loop and 12 V negative terminal
    NOTE: 1x nut, 10 mm, 6 N.m, 1x connector, Connect FRL first before connecting 12 V to avoid damage to car computer
    G14839739Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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  151. Install frunk assembly into vehicle
    NOTE: 6x clips, Replace any clips if broken or missing
    G14839741Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  152. Install fasteners securing the frunk assembly
    NOTE: 5x bolts, 10 mm, 5 N.m, Newer vehicles may be equipped with 1x push clip securing frunk to washer bottle neck
    G14839742Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G14839743Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  153. Install access panel
    NOTE: 3x clips, 1x connector
    G14839744Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G14839745Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  154. Install rear apron
    NOTE: 14x clips, Hold rear wall of frunk to keep from flexing while engaging front clips
    G14839746Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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  155. Close hood
    G14839748Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  156. Remove vehicle from lift
    NOTE: Lower rack arms fully and remove from under vehicle if necessary, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode" if equipped
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  157. Remove the steering wheel holder
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  158. Raise LH front window
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  159. Close LH front door
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  160. Check tire pressures
    NOTE: 4x tires, Set to specification if necessary, Refer to the "Tire and Loading Information" label located on the driver side B-pillar
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  161. Refer to the Alignment Requirement tables to determine whether an EPAS alignment check (EC) or four wheel alignment check (AC) is necessary. If performed, add the alignment check/adjust as a separate activity. See Alignment Requirement - Suspension .
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