Tesla Model 3 Loose undercarriage bolts

[@TrendyStone]

I enjoyed your video. This is a common problem with model 3s especially if they see much snow or water as the fabric material gets weak and heavy. You can buy an aluminum replacement on Amazon that fits perfectly to replace the fabric material on both front and back. RPM Tesla sells them (and has instructional videos) but they are much less on Amazon. The screws are 10mm if you need to replace a few and you can buy them at Home Depot. Add Loctite blue 242 to the threads and they won't work lose.

[@racer3822]

Thanks for the like and the information. I'm not really a content creator and didn't see your information until now! I think I'm going to get it back on the lift to check if all the other ones are still tight and if not add some loctite like you suggested. I ended up using half a role of gorilla tape and it held up until service let me in. After viewing my video they covered everything under warranty.

[@TrendyStone]

BTW - If you already replaced it...you can put the aluminum version over top of the fabric one for increased strength. That's what I did. You get the sound dampening of the fabric and the added strength of the anodized aluminum.

[@TCM938]

Had something similar happen to me. Except Tesla service center used two zip-ties to keep it in place. Immediately after driving it off their lot, I called customer care. They contacted that service center because they ignored my calls/texts. That service center gave me a loaner. Now, before I leave that service center, I will be verifying their work.

[@JohnathansWorld]

dude, mine were all loose too and I think I figured out why, all the bolts and nuts were loose around the aero tray. I had to replace my Aero tray because it got damaged like yours and I asked for new nuts and bolts and I noticed the bolts all had loctite on all of them. they must have discovered this was an issue with all the vibrations from the road that it was causing the nuts and bolts to loosen over time. if you don't replace the nuts and bolts. I would recommend you add Loctite to all of them and they will hold tight.

[@JohnathansWorld]

Wow dude, same thing happened to me, I had tesla open my radiator to clean out a lot of debris and just a few days ago, my undercarriage panel looks exactly like yours and the one bolt in the corner was missing. I just ordered the newer panel that is supposed to be made of plastic instead of composite material. Along with all new bolts and I’m gonna install it myself when the parts come in a few days.

[@knight5799]

Can you please tell me what kind of screw I need to buy, I’m missing a screw

[@dinoherrmann1516]

I was missing five bolts completely from the underneath skid plate in the rear.( Model S 2020) I replaced them and added a split spring washer and used Loctite blue, because it seems what Tesla does promotes losing the bolts altogether.

[@BryceAdvice]

Plastic Tesla factory ones are garbo, Mountain Pass Performance & RPM Tesla both sell aluminum ones which I've changed out on my Model 3 Performance. The aluminum ones are wayyyyyyy better. I have a few videos on my channel going over this.

[@y_us_12]

I have the same problem on model 3. Unfortunately i don't have a ramp like yours.

[@trinidadmarriott2150]

How much did it cost you to have them fix it

[@racer3822]

They finally agreed to the warranty after I showed them this video.