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Front Energy Absorber - Assembly, Ankle Catcher - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Position the ankle catcher onto the vehicle.
  2. Hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the front end carrier to the LH subframe crash can, then repeat this step on the RH side.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar
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  3. Install the bolt that attaches the LH upper section of the front end carrier to the body, then repeat this step on the RH side.

    16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 

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

    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 13 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar
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  4. Torque the bolts (x2) that attach the front end carrier to the LH subframe crash can, then repeat this step on the RH side.

    16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 

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

    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 13 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar
    G16587378Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  5. Install the LH bolt that attaches the bottom of the condenser fan module to the ankle catcher, then repeat this step on the RH side.

    10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 

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

    • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 8 mm socket
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar
    G16587379Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Install the front fascia assembly. See FRONT BUMPER FASCIA - FASCIA ASSEMBLY - FRONT - REMOVE AND REPLACE .