Replacement 2013 Model S nosecone not staying in place

[SDbremaker]

Forgive me if this has been asked before, but after a pretty extensive search I havent been able to find an suitable answers. While driving on the freeway a large chunk of snow/ice came out of a semi truck's wheel well and struck the from of my car completely dislodging the nose cone. I ordered a replacement one from Tesla and based on install videos it should essentially just "snap" into place. However, whenever I try to install mine, the top points dont seem to "hold" and the top portion falls open. The bottom is quite secure.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this? Am I doing something wrong? The frunk does not seem to be in the way at all, although I have tried installing the nosecone with the frunk both open and closed.

Thanks

 

[Lasttoy]

R u sure the new one is not warped? I got new one, no problem. I've popped mine off a dozen times. Looks too straight, not curved right?

 

[SDbremaker]

R u sure the new one is not warped? I got new one, no problem. I've popped mine off a dozen times. Looks too straight, not curved right?

Great question. Thanks for the suggestion, I will reach out to the parts team

 

[ElectricTravel]

I ordered a replacement one from Tesla and based on install videos it should essentially just "snap" into place. However, whenever I try to install mine, the top points dont seem to "hold" and the top portion falls open. The bottom is quite secure.

There should be 7 metal clips around the edge of the nosecone, which mate to the slots in the chrome oval nosecone surround. Is it possible that some of the clips on the top are missing?

 

[SDbremaker]

There should be 7 metal clips around the edge of the nosecone, which mate to the slots in the chrome oval nosecone surround. Is it possible that some of the clips on the top are missing?

Yes, all clips appear to be intact last time I checked. Good thought