Tesla Model X: Bumper Assembly - Front (Remove and Replace)

Removal

1. Remove the active louver (refer to procedure).
2. Lower the vehicle to access the front bumper.

3. Remove the bolts (x3) that secure the hood latch actuator (torque 10 Nm). Set the actuator aside.

    

4. On each side of the vehicle, remove the bolts (x2) that secure the headlamp carrier to the bumper (torque 7 Nm).

    

5. Lower the vehicle to access the underhood area.
6. On each side of the vehicle, remove the bolt that secures the bumper (torque 9 Nm).

    

7. Remove the nuts and washers that secure the bumper to the side rails:
   1. 5 nuts on the LH side of the bumper (torque 60 Nm).

       
      
      Shown with bumper removed for clarity

   2. 4 nuts on the RH side of the bumper (torque 60 Nm). Shown with bumper removed for clarity 
8. Remove the bumper from the vehicle.

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

During reinstallation, ensure that the bumper is straight.