Tesla Model S: Antenna - Satellite Radio - Roof-Mounted (Remove and Replace)
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
procedure).
Removal
- Remove the panoramic roof fixed glass (refer to procedure).
- Remove the LH and RH C-post upper trim (refer to procedure).
- Pull down the rear of the headliner.
Note: Do not remove the headliner
completely.
- Remove the electrical tape and cable ties as needed to access
the yellow satellite antenna connector in the electrical harness at
the LH upper C-pillar.
- Disconnect the yellow satellite antenna connector from the
electrical harness.
- Cut the antenna electrical harness near the satellite antenna.
Note: Part of this harness is mounted
under the panoramic roof frame. The old harness is
not completely removed during this procedure.
- Use a plastic trim tool or other thin non-abrasive tool to
release the satellite antenna from the roof crossmember.
- Remove the satellite antenna.
- Cut the antenna electrical harness near the bottom of the roof
crossmember.
Installation
- Remove and discard the mounting clips from the electrical
harness on the new antenna.
- Remove all adhesive residue from the antenna mounting surface
with alcohol wipes. Allow the alcohol to dry fully before continuing.
- Peel the backing material from the bottom of the antenna and
affix the antenna to the mounting surface in the location shown.
- Test-fit the the satellite antenna electrical harness.
- Position material to collect metal shavings below the LH rear
roof crossmember.
- Drill a hole with a diameter of at least 15 mm (5/8 in) through
the panoramic roof frame and roof crossmember.
- Deburr the hole.
- Vacuum all metal shavings.
- Route the new satellite antenna harness in the panoramic roof
frame channel and through the hole.
- Connect the antenna connector to the electrical harness at the
LH C-post upper.
Tip: Wrap the electrical connector with foam
tape or felt tape to prevent rattles when the
vehicle is reassembled.
- Secure the satellite antenna harness to the panoramic roof frame
with electrical harness tape or similar adhesive tape.
Note: The harness and hole are not exposed
to the environment once the panoramic roof fixed
glass is installed. No special water-proofing
measures are required.
Tape highlighted in yellow
- Reinstall the components that were removed for access.
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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
Note: The GSM antenna is a component within the door
mirror assembly. If the GSM antenna develops a fault, the whole
mirror assembly must be replaced.
Removal
Remove the door
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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure)
Warning: Do not work on an incorrectly supported
vehicle.
You can maximize your driving range using the same
driving habits you use to conserve fuel in a gasoline-
powered vehicle. To achieve maximum range:
Slow down your driving and avoid frequent and rapid
acceleration. Consider using Chill Mode (touch
Controls > Pedals & Steering > Acce