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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Use the scroll button on the left side of the steering yoke
to adjust the position of the mirrors and steering yoke. It
also controls the wipers and media player.
When using media player, push the button to the left
to go back to the previous song or station or push it
to the right to skip
Removal
Remove regulator assembly (refer to procedure)
Make sure exterior release handle is fully retracted.
Disconnect handle harness connector.
Remove nuts (x4) securing door release assembly to reinforcement
(torque 9 Nm).
Carefully release door handle assembly from d