Tesla Model X: Skidplate - Front (Remove and Replace)

Removal

1. Remove the bash plate extrusion (refer to procedure).
2. Remove the front aero shield (refer to procedure).
3. Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the HV battery and skid plate to the front subframe (torque 30 Nm).

    Caution: Do not use an impact wrench to remove battery fasteners.

   Note: Components have been removed in this graphic to aid clarity.

    

4. Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the cetner of the skidplate to the subframe (torque 10 Nm).

   Note: Components have been removed in this graphic to aid clarity.

    

5. Remove the front skidplate from the vehicle.

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.

Skidplate - Rear (Remove and Replace)

1. Remove the mid aero shield (refer to procedure).
2. Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the rear skidplate to the subframe (torque 15 Nm).  
3. Remove the rear skidplate from the vehicle.

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.