Tesla Model S: Antenna - Satellite Radio - Liftgate-Mounted (Remove and Replace)
Note: This procedure is for vehicles built before December
23, 2014. On newer vehicles, the satellite radio antenna is located
under the panoramic roof fixed glass (refer to procedure).
Removal
- Remove the liftgate glass (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect the XM antenna connector.
- Release the XM antenna from the adhesive bond.
- Release the wiring harness from the liftgate.
Note: Note installed position of components before
removal.
- Remove the XM antenna.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Caution: Apply contact adhesive to mating faces if
bond has been broken.
Warning: Only use cleaning agents and solvents in a
well-ventilated area.
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Note: This procedure is for vehicles with panoramic roofs
built after December 23, 2014. On older vehicles, the satellite
radio antenna is located under the liftgate glass (refer to
proced
Removal
Release the front of the exterior overhead console and pull
downward.
Caution: Do not damage the harness connections on the
inside of the overhead console.
Removal
Remove liftgate glazing (refer to procedure)
Disconnect GPS harness connector.
Release GPS antenna from adhesiv
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Touch Controls > Lights to control the lights.
NOTE: You can also access an abbreviated lights menu
while driving by touching the Auto High Beam button on
the steering yoke. A lights menu displays on the
touchscreen, providing quick access to headlight
controls.
In addition to the lights that
Autosteer and its associated functions are particularly
unlikely to operate as intended when:
Autosteer is unable to accurately determine lane
markings. For example, lane markings are excessively
worn, have visible previous markings, have been
adjusted due to road construction, are changing