Vendor Instructions for facelift bumper/fascia installation on nosecone Model S

[Chaserr]

"Bumper sensor hole plugs"

 

[Jordan B]

"Bumper sensor hole plugs"

I've tried that. On ebay and on Tesla website

 

[Chaserr]

I can't vouch for the site's legitimacy but BumperPlugs.com is the very first thing I see from those words in a search. Use that site's wording to look for more.

Tesla website won't have any. Tesla doesn't sell any cars with the holes plugged but they're the same size as every other car, you could get them from GM if you want an OEM.

 

[Jordan B]

I can't vouch for the site's legitimacy but BumperPlugs.com is the very first thing I see from those words in a search. Use that site's wording to look for more.

Tesla website won't have any. Tesla doesn't sell any cars with the holes plugged but they're the same size as every other car, you could get them from GM if you want an OEM.

This is the answer! Thanks for that, you are my hero!

 

[Dsancho]

If you have the time you can trim it, slowly use the cut off tool. Save money and time .if you order through tesla its gonna take a month for the part arrive

what kind of tool did you use to trim the bumper?

 

[Nick70d]

what kind of tool did you use to trim the bumper?

Makita 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in./5 in. Cut-Off/Angle Grinder

 

[Solar40]

Yeah I used a angle grinder. It suck tho. It was one of those cheap torx grinders. Damn cheap blades kept breaking so i suggest a metal blade. You should be fine after that.

 

[Dsancho]

Makita 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in./5 in. Cut-Off/Angle Grinder

thanks, I wanted to make sure I cut straight and don’t take too much off the bumper

 

[Nick70d]

thanks, I wanted to make sure I cut straight and don’t take too much off the bumper

Slowly cutting it, cut it then check see if it fit, then cut again. You can do it. Just take the time.

 

[Solar40]

I actually used the angle grinder to trim the grill, the bumper probably ain’t much difference, honestly suggest new louvers for minimal trimming. I just figured the 3D cut around the louvers would be a bit much for me.

 

[Dsancho]

Can someone who did the refresh post a close up pic of the louvre from Outside or inside? I started but can’t get the fins to go all the way in the cut outs. I’d hate to trim too much off the new bumper.

I’m contemplating if if should leave as is or continue to trim.

 

[Dsancho]

See pics below

1st Pic: fins not in all the way.
2nd pic: outer bar of the louvre hitting

 

[Dsancho]

@Solar40 @Nick70d

Thoughts?

 

[Solar40]

@Dsancho I bought refresh louvers instead of trimming, but if I were you I would just take my time and trim a little at a time til it fits. @Nick70d might be better suited to answer on that tho.

 

[Wratran]

I went with the new louver route...like $400/$500 each...

 

[Nick70d]

See pics below

1st Pic: fins not in all the way.
2nd pic: outer bar of the louvre hitting

I will take the close up pics for you

 

[TheCharlesChen]

The old louvres don't fit the new bumper. You have to either
1) cut new bumper to fit
or
2) buy new version of the louvres

 

[Dsancho]

The old louvres don't fit the new bumper. You have to either
1) cut new bumper to fit
or
2) buy new version of the louvres

I did cut the new bumper. My template angle must not have been good. I wish I just bought new louvres now

any tips on getting the hood aligned better?

 

[TheCharlesChen]

I did cut the new bumper. My template angle must not have been good. I wish I just bought new louvres now

any tips on getting the hood aligned better?

It looks like your hood goes down too far. Did you remove your bump stops?

 

[Dsancho]

It looks like your hood goes down too far. Did you remove your bump stops?

what bump stops?