Snapped some pics of the refreshed MS today. Front plate bracket standard?

[-Noel-]

thanks for the info, I already bought it and will keep it. What did you use?

I still haven't been able to get it off. Not brave enough to try the reciprocating blade as in the video. The only hope I have left is maybe a 90 degree plier.

 

[James Anders]

Has anyone tried this? Not sure this would work either. The screw on the Tesla has 5 lobes, this tool set looks like its for a 6 lobe screw.

No it won't work. I've been trying to post to the various forums. Someone said an 11/32" socket will kind of grip enough to remove.

I'm getting samples of the screws and will release a 3D metal printed socket for those who are interested. I will measure and CAD design a 3D model and offer free to anyone or I'll also probably post it on Shapeways.com for anyone just wanting to get one.

Best guess is that it's a custom 5 point Torx Plus bolt head for security applications.

 

[-Noel-]

No it won't work. I've been trying to post to the various forums. Someone said an 11/32" socket will kind of grip enough to remove.

I'm getting samples of the screws and will release a 3D metal printed socket for those who are interested. I will measure and CAD design a 3D model and offer free to anyone or I'll also probably post it on Shapeways.com for anyone just wanting to get one.

Best guess is that it's a custom 5 point Torx Plus bolt head for security applications.

Please let us know when you have this! I'd be happy to pay for it!

 

[omega731]

I saw a Titanium Metallic yesterday at Universal Studios yesterday with the front license plate frame still attached of course. I'm not sure of the interior color, focusing too much on the nose cone section, but I did notice it had 21" Grey Turbine rims. It was in the preferred parking section level 5B or C, near the escalators, and it was backed in the parking space. If that is someone's car on this forum...sexy. I am falling in love with the MS all over again. I'm not sure how others feel about the refresh, but I really like it.

 

[ForTheWin]

Has anyone confirmed if any of the links previously posted work to remove the two bottom screws? I took delivery last night and bought an 11/32 socket this morning, but to no avail. Pretty frustrating that we're all on this wild-goose chase for the right tool... That said, the car is awesome.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Reekdog]

Has anyone confirmed if any of the links previously posted work to remove the two bottom screws? I took delivery last night and bought an 11/32 socket this morning, but to no avail. Pretty frustrating that we're all on this wild-goose chase for the right tool... That said, the car is awesome.

Thanks in advance.

See post #187 0f this thread.

 

[Hookemhorns]

I'm getting samples of the screws and will release a 3D metal printed socket for those who are interested. I will measure and CAD design a 3D model and offer free to anyone or I'll also probably post it on Shapeways.com for anyone just wanting to get one.

Would love to have one...keep us "posted"

 

[ZeroDarkSilver]

Would love to have one...keep us "posted"

No need to 3D print custom tools. This is easy: Definitive S Refresh Front Plate Bracket Removal

 

[MDMGSO47]

No need to 3D print custom tools. This is easy: Definitive S Refresh Front Plate Bracket Removal

Ordered the 90 degree pliers. We'll see when they get here.

 

[Soundchasr]

Ordered the 90 degree pliers. We'll see when they get here.

Look forward to hearing.

 

[dvhart]

In case anyone is still looking, I bought one of these adapters from Shapeways and it did the trick (6mm alan on the other side):
Tesla License Plate Socket Adapter by SlippinJimmie on Shapeways