Tesla Model S Owners & Service Manuals

Tesla Model S: Finisher - Liftgate - Rear Window - Lower (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Interior trim / Finisher - Liftgate - Rear Window - Lower (Remove and Replace)

Removal

  1. Inspect the latch cover. If it is a separate trim part, remove it with a trim tool. If is not a separate part, proceed to step 2.

    Finisher - Liftgate - Rear Window - Lower (Remove and Replace)

  2. Remove the liftgate upper trim finisher (refer to procedure).
  3. Remove the LH and RH liftgate side finishers (refer to procedure).
  4. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the lower trim panel (torque 3 Nm).

    Finisher - Liftgate - Rear Window - Lower (Remove and Replace)

  5. Release the LH and RH pull cups by gently prying on all 4 sides with a trim tool.

    Finisher - Liftgate - Rear Window - Lower (Remove and Replace)

  6. Disconnect the liftgate button connector.
  7. Remove the LH and RH pull cups.
  8. Carefully release the clips (x10) that secure the liftgate lower finisher.

    Caution: Replace any broken clips.

    Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).

    Finisher - Liftgate - Rear Window - Lower (Remove and Replace)

  9. Remove the liftgate lower trim.

    Finisher - Liftgate - Rear Window - Lower (Remove and Replace)

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

  • If the latch cover is a separate trim piece, replace the entire lower liftgate trim panel with revision E or higher, if possible. In these revisions, the latch cover is part of the main finisher panel.
  • Ensure that all clips are aligned before securing the liftgate trim panel.

    READ NEXT:

     Finisher - Liftgate - Rear Window - Side - LH (Remove and Replace)

    Removal Remove the upper rear window finisher (refer to procedure). Release the clips (x3) and remove the tailgate side finisher. Caution: Take care not to damage componen

     Panel - Door Trim - LH - Front (Remove and Install)

     Panel - Door Trim - LH - Front (Remove)

    Removal Position the vehicle so that there is full access to the driver's door. Lower the window. Open the door for access. Remove the screws (x3) that secure the trim pad to

    SEE MORE:

     Forward Junction Box - 2nd Generation (Remove and Replace)

    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

     Acoustic Panel - Hood (Remove and Replace)

    Removal Open the hood for access. Carefully release the clips (x14) that secure the hoodliner to the hood. Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection must be worn when performing this operation.

    © 2019-2025 Copyright www.tesms.org