Tesla Model S: Diffuser Trim - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove rear diffuser (refer to procedure)
- Remove plastic rivets (x2) and screw (x1) securing diffuser trim
to applique (torque 3 Nm).
- Remove rear diffuser trim.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer
Removal
Ensure that the wipers are in the off position by rotating the
end of the left-hand steering column lever towards the rear of the
vehicle.
Open the hood to the service pos
Note: Use Dow Betaseal Express or an equivalent fast-curing
glass adhesive to perform this procedure.
Special tool recommended for this procedure:
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Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any time a high
voltage cable is handled. Refer
Plug adapter fully into Mobile Connector and retry
Your Mobile Connector is unable to communicate with the wall plug adapter.
Because your Mobile Connector cannot
monitor the wall plug adapter temperature, charge current is automatically
reduced to 8A.
It is recommended that you try the followin