Tesla Model X: Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace)
Warning: "Jack mode" must
be activated on vehicles with air suspension before lifting the
vehicle. Failure to do this might lead to suspension damage and
could cause serious personal injury.
Note: Vehicles with air
suspension might need the suspension to be set to "High" or "Very
High" to allow the vehicle to be positioned and supported correctly
on a vehicle lift.
Removal
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Raise and support the vehicle
(refer to procedure).
Warning: Do not work on an incorrectly supported vehicle.
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Remove the push clips (x11) that secure the
front aero shield to the chin spoiler and subframe.
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On both sides of the vehicle, remove the push
clip that secures the front aero shield to the wheel arch liner.
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Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the front
aero shield to the front end module (torque 3 Nm).
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Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the front
aero shield to the body (torque 3 Nm).
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Remove the push clip that secures the aero
shield to the body.
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Remove the front aero shield from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse
of removal.
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Warning: "Jack mode" must
be activated on vehicles with air suspension before lifting the
vehicle. Failure to do this might lead to suspension damage and
could cause serious personal injur
Removal
Remove both reflex lamps
(refer to procedure).
On each side of the diffuser, release the
parking sensors (x2) from the brackets on the diffuser.
Remove
Remove the front underhood apron
(refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the front
nose badge to the front ducting (torque 5 Nm).
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Special tools required for this procedure:
Caution: Only use these tools to perform the procedure.
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1057671-00-A
BATTERY COOLANT DRAIN TOOL
Removal
Place the vehicle on a lift, but do not raise the vehicle at
this time.
Activate Jack Mode on the touchscreen (refer to procedure).
Remove the HEPA filter housing (refer to procedure).
Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
Use Toolbox to depressurize