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Bracket - Radar - Front (DAS 2.5) - Remove And Replace: Removal

  1. Perform Four Wheel Alignment Check and Adjust (with Air Suspension).
    NOTE: Per current Model S FRT (31000100) 1.2 hours.
  2. Open hood.
    NOTE: Using MCU touchscreen > Controls > Frunk Trunk.
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  3. Remove rear underhood apron.
    NOTE: 8x clips.
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  4. Remove LH underhood apron.
    NOTE: 9x clips.
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  5. Remove RH underhood apron.
    NOTE: 9x clips.
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  6. Remove front underhood apron.
    NOTE: 7x clips.
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  7. Release drainage hoses from HEPA filter inlet duct.
    NOTE: 2x hoses.
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  8. Remove clips securing HEPA filter inlet duct to cowl panel.
    NOTE: 3x push clips.
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  9. Remove HEPA filter inlet duct.
    NOTE: 2x clips on HEPA filter.
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  10. Remove HEPA filter outlet duct from vehicle.
    NOTE: Lift up, pull towards front of vehicle, then rotate clockwise.
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  11. Disconnect light and release switch connectors and remove underhood storage carpet.
    NOTE: 2x connectors, Release edge of carpet from underneath underhood storage unit seal.
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  12. Remove bolts and clips securing underhood storage unit.
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 7 N.m, 2x push clips.
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  13. Push wiring harness grommet through underhood storage unit and remove.
    NOTE: 1x grommet.
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  14. Apply masking tape to protect LH and RH front fender.
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  15. Disconnect fascia harness and release edge clip.
    NOTE: 1x edge clip, 2x connectors.
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  16. Remove bolts securing LH fascia bracket to carrier.
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 4 N.m.
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  17. Remove bolts securing fascia to RH carrier.
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 4 N.m.
  18. Remove screw securing front fascia to LH fender bracket.
    NOTE: 1x screw, T25, 1.5 N.m.
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  19. Remove screws and clips securing fascia to front aero shield.
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 4 N.m, 6x push clips.
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  20. Release fascia from fender brackets and pull forward to remove from vehicle.
    NOTE: Set fascia on protected surface, Recommend assistance.
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  21. Between the 2 ball joints, carefully pry the radar housing away from the bracket before disconnecting.
    NOTE: 3x Ball Joint, Take care not to damage the face of the radar.
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  22. Support the assembly and disconnect the radar connector.
    NOTE: 1x Connector.
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  23. Remove the radar housing back plate.
    NOTE: 3x bolts, T10, 0.8 N.m.
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  24. Remove the radar from the housing.