Tesla Model S: Badge - Ludicrous Speed (Retrofit)
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Part Number
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Description
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Tesla |
1054190-00-A |
FEELER GAUGES |
Procedure
Note: This procedure only applies to retrofitting the
Ludicrous Speed badge on vehicles that already have the
Performance battery badge installed. If installing the
Performance battery badge and Ludicrous Speed badge together,
refer to procedure 12050602 (refer to procedure).
- Use alcohol wipes to thoroughly clean the area below the battery
badge. Wait until the area is fully dry before continuing this
procedure.
Caution: Care must be taken to avoid damage to
paintwork and exterior trim.
- Affix a piece of masking tape vertically so that the right side
of the tape touches the upper and lower left points of the "P"
badge.
- Peel off the plastic front badge carrier from the "Ludicrous
Speed" badge.
- Remove the plastic backing from the "Ludicrous Speed" badge.
- Place a 1 mm feeler gauge at the base of the "P" badge. Affix
the LH edge of the "Ludicrous Speed" badge so that the top of the
badge is flush with the feeler gauge and the LH side of the badge is
flush with the masking tape.
- Place a 1 mm feeler gauge at the base of the "D" badge. Affix
the RH edge of the "Ludicrous Speed" badge so that the top of the
badge is flush with the feeler gauge.
- Firmly apply pressure all along the "Ludicrous Speed" badge to
ensure that it is secured to the liftgate.
- Remove the masking tape and clean any leftover residue.
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Removal
Lower the front window glass.
Remove the door trim panel (refer to procedure).
Carefully release the clips (x2) that secure the front top end
of the flap seal to the door.
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Installation
Use a scraping tool to remove the majority of
the adhesive from the body, leaving a smooth layer of the original
adhesive approximately 1 mm thick or less.
Remove all existing butyl patches and replace
them with new ones
Removal
Remove glove box assembly (refer to procedure)
Remove screws (x3) securing latch release module to glove box
assembly.
Remove latch module from glove box.