Tesla Model S: Latch - Liftgate (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Open liftgate and secure at working height.
- Remove liftgate trim (refer to procedure)
- Disconnect wiring harness connector.
- Remove screws (x2) securing liftgate latch assembly (torque 10
Nm).
- Release outer cable from abutment and disconnect inner cable
from latch assembly.
- Remove latch assembly.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following.
- Power the cinch motor until the correct alignment is reached.
Open liftgate and torque tighten bolts.
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Removal
Open liftgate.
Remove liftgate striker cover.
Remove bolts (x2) securing striker to body (torque 10 Nm).
Removal
Open liftgate and secure at working height.
Remove liftgate trim (refer to procedure)
Remove screws x3 securing cinch motor to liftgate.
Release harness clip, rotate the c
Removal
Remove cinch actuator from liftgate (refer to procedure)
Disconnect cinch cable from latch assembly.
Remove cin
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Chock the front wheels.
Remove the RH rear trunk trim
(refer to procedure).
Disconnect the harness from the top port of the
electric p
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 co