Tesla Model S: Actuator - Cinching (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Service Manual / Closures / Actuator - Cinching (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Open liftgate and secure at working height.
- Remove liftgate trim (refer to procedure)
- Remove screws x3 securing cinch motor to liftgate.
- Release harness clip, rotate the cinch clockwise to access harness connector.
- Disconnect harness connector.
- Position cinching motor for access to latch release cable.
Release cable from abutment and disconnect inner cable from motor.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
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Removal
Open the liftgate to a suitable working height.
Remove the applique from the liftgate (refer to procedure).
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Removal
Position vehicle with clear access to door assembly.
Remove sill panel trim (refer to procedure)
Disconnect door harness connectors (x3) from dash wiring
harness.
Supp
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Removal
Remove Door Motor (refer to procedure)
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Release door press sensor wiring connector.
Remove pivot pin connecting control link to PVT cartrid
PIN to Drive
To increase security, you can prevent Model S from
being driven until a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identification
Number) is entered. To enable this setting, touch
Controls > Safety > PIN to Drive and follow the on-
screen prompts to create a driving PIN.
When enabled, in addition to entering t
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