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Bracket - Support - Shotgun - LH - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Position the LH front shotgun support bracket into the vehicle, and then install the bolts (x3) that attach the bracket to the body.

    30 N.m (22.1 ft-lbs) 

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

    • Torx T40 socket
    G15077949Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15077950Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  2. Fasten the clip that attaches the LH front jounce hose to the bracket.
    G15077951Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  3. Connect the LH front brake hose to the 4 tube bundle LH front brake line.

    16 N.m (11.8 ft-lbs) 

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

    • 12 mm 12-point combination wrench
    • 12 mm open crowfoot socket
    NOTE: Catch any brake fluid lost in oil drain container.
    G15077952Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  4. Install the nut that attaches the LH front brake hose to the LH shotgun support bracket.

    7 N.m (5.2 ft-lbs) 

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

    • 10 mm deep socket
    G15077953Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  5. Remove the oil drain container from underneath the vehicle.
    G15077954Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Install the bolt that attaches the damper harness body bracket to the LH shotgun support bracket.

    4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 

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

    • 10 mm deep socket
    G15077955Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Fasten the push clip for the windshield washer bottle neck.
    G15077956Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Install the LH front wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  9. Bleed the brakes. See Brake Fluid Bleed/Flush (Remove And Replace) .
  10. Route the LH front damper harness in from the wheel arch liner, and then fasten the clip.
    G15077998Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15077999Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  11. Connect the LH front damper harness inline electrical connector.
    G15078000Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078001Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  12. Install the bolt that attaches the LH headlight to the LH shotgun support bracket.

    5.9 N.m (4.4 ft-lbs) 

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

    • 10 mm socket
    G15078002Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  13. Install the upper center bolt that attaches the LH front fender to the body.

    8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 

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

    • 10 mm deep socket
    G15078003Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  14. Connect the LH front wheel speed sensor inline electrical connector, and then fasten the clip.
    G15078004Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  15. Install the LH shock tower cover. See Cover - Shock Tower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  16. Install the LH front wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install) .
  17. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove And Install) .
  18. Install the underhood storage unit access panel. See Underhood Storage Unit Access Panel (Remove And Replace) .
  19. Install the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace) .
  20. Install the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  21. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  22. Remove the vehicle from the lift.
  23. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.
  24. Perform a road test. Make sure that proper brake pedal feel and performance is achieved.
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