missing push pin retainers?

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jtkrpm

Discussion Starter · 14 d ago

I was about to install the Tesla front splash guards and noticed there appears to be missing retainers right under that area. cost cutting measure, or just missing? Both sides are like this.

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jtkrpm

Discussion Starter · #2 · 14 d ago (Edited)

Looks like it's supposed to be a bolt. part number 1484170-00-A... same as the bolt, one hole next hole in. I wonder if the spring clip is up there?
I have access to Tesla service info. I guess I'll put a request in for service.

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jtkrpm

Discussion Starter · #3 · 14 d ago

Does Tesla have a parts department like conventional dealers?

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jtkrpm

Discussion Starter · #4 · 14 d ago

the parts picture looks a little different than what I have. maybe, a slight design change. well... I should stop pretending to be a Tesla tech and let them handle it I guess. I am a Mechanic but I don't work on Teslas.

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jtkrpm

Discussion Starter · #6 · 14 d ago

I guess not on the parts department then lol. I know the Tesla "dealer" I picked my car up from is a service center, and a former Nissan dealer. Didn't get a tour or, look around.

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jtkrpm

Discussion Starter · #7 · 14 d ago

they must be flapping around quite a bit on the freeway. perhaps I can find a plastic push pin to put there till my appointment. if there are threads there I could easily get a bolt. I'll try to see if a bolt will thread into something there.

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jtkrpm

Discussion Starter · #9 · 14 d ago

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jtkrpm

Discussion Starter · #10 · 13 d ago

Well. there is nothing in the empty hole to use a bolt in. I found the plastic retainer I need to take off to install the splash guard is the perfect fit for that. So, that’s fixed.
so far two people have noticed missing retainers there. Anyone else?

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