MODEL 3 SWAY BAR SET
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PLEASE NOTE:
The vehicle must be lifted completely off of the ground and remain as such during the entire installation process.SR and SR+ Model 3s will require additional parts as they do not come with a rear sway bar. Parts Needed:Â 4 M10 1.5X25 Flange Bolts; OEM Endlinks; Part Numbers 1044491-00-EÂ Rear Left 1044496-00-E Rear Right.
REMOVE FRONT UNDERTRAY PANEL
Figure 1 & 2- Remove the front under panel by unscrewing the bolts with a 10 & 15 mm socket
(Take caution when removing and detaching)
REMOVE FENDER LINER CLIPS
FIGURE-3-4: Remove two fender liner clips on both sides that holds the lip under tray the fender liner together to allow the lip under tray to hang, allowing more access space to reach the sway bar mounting bracket bolts.
REMOVE FRONT MOUNTING BRACKETS
Figure 5: Remove the four nuts securing the mounting brackets of the bushings using a 15 mm socket
REMOVING FRONT SWAY BAR ENDLINKS
FIGURE 6:Â Unscrew the sway bar end link nut. Carefully remove the sway bars from the end link bolt threads with a 18 mm socket
LUBRICATING AND INSTALLING THE BUSHINGS
FIGURE 7- Use the included lubricant packet to coat the innerparts of the rubber bushing. One entire packet of lubricant per bushing should be used. *No Lubricant should be applied to the exterior of the bushing*
FIGURE 8- Fit the bushing around the sway bar against the swaybar bushing guide.
INSTALL FRONT SWAY BAR MOUNTING BRACKET
Figure 9- place the OEM bracket over the bushing
INSTALL FRONT SWAY BAR
FIGURE 10 & 11- Place and secure the Unplugged Sway Bar on the endlink
FIGURE 12 & 13-Â Place and secure the Unplugged Sway Bar by the mounting brackets on the bracket bolts. Push the brackets as far inward against the sway bar stops as possible while tightening.
Recommended Torque Specs:
- Front sway bar end link nut – 73 lbs-ft for OEM, 80 lbs-ft for Unplugged Adjustable End Link Set Option.
- Front sway bar bracket – 26 lbs-ft
REMOVE REAR UNDERPANEL
Figure 14 & 15- Remove the rear under panel by unscrewing the bolts with a 10 mm socket
(Take caution when removing and detaching)
REMOVE REAR SWAY BAR
FIGURE 16 & 17-Â Unscrew the rear sway bar end link nut. Carefully remove the sway bars from the end link bolt threads with a 15 mm socket
FIGURE 18- Remove the four nuts securing the mounting brackets of the bushings using an 11mm socket
INSTALL REAR SWAY BAR
FIGURE 19- Use the included lubricant packet to coat the innerparts of the rubber bushing. 1/2 of the included packet should be used per bushing.*No lubricant should be applied to the exterior of the bushing*
FIGURE 20- Fit the bushing around the sway bar against the swaybar bushing guide.
FIGURE 21- Attach the new mounting brackets to the bushing.
INSTALL REAR SWAY BAR (CONT.D)
FIGURE 22 & 23- Place and secure the Unplugged Sway Bar on the endlink
FIGURE 24-Â Place and secure the Unplugged Sway Bar by the mounting brackets on the bracket bolts
Recommended Torque Specs:
- Rear sway bar end link nut – 41 lbs-ft
- Rear sway bar bracket – 22 lbs-ft
PLEASE NOTE:
MAKE SURE TO TORQUE WHEELS TO 129LBS/FT
