Tesla Model S: Liftgate Glass (Install)
Installation
- Use the adhesive scraper to remove the excess urethane from the
liftgate glass and body.
- Temporarily reconnect the CHMSL to the harness in the center of
the liftgate and have an assistant depress the brake pedal. Ensure
that the CHMSL lights up properly. If any of the LEDs have been
damaged, replace the CHMSL.
- Close the liftgate.
- If any spacers were damaged, attach new spacers to the glass at
the locations shown.
Caution: To prevent degraded radio reception, ensure
that the spacers do not contact any part of the antenna
grid.
- Apply primer as directed by the adhesive manufacturer.
Note: Check the primer and adhesive packaging for
the appropriate working times for each product. Prepare the
necessary tools and work environment so that the the glass
can be installed within the specified working times.
Note: This procedure requires approximately 2
tubes of urethane.
- Fully clean the urethane area.
- Cut the applicator tip on the urethane tube to the appropriate
size.
- Apply the urethane to the liftgate glass. Be sure to follow the
original pattern.
Caution: To prevent degraded radio reception, do not
allow adhesive to contact the radio antenna grid. Ensure
that the adhesive is far enough away from the lower edges of
the antenna grid that it will not touch the grid once the
glass is installed.
- Install the rear liftgate glass, making sure that the gaps
between the glass and the liftgate are even front to back and side
to side. Evenly and progressively press the glass onto the spacers.
- Clean off any excess adhesive that was extruded from the joint.
Warning: Do not drive the vehicle until the
adhesive has cured. Refer to the adhesive packaging for the
safe drive-away time.
- Reconnect all harness connections.
- Have an assistant use a hose to spray water along the edges of
the liftgate glass. Ensure that no water leaks into the interior.
- Reinstall all components that were removed for access.
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Warning: To avoid personal injury, wear cut-resistant
gloves when performing this operation.
Note: Use Dow Betaseal Express or an equivalent
fast-curing glass adhesive to perform this proced
Installation
Use the adhesive scraper to remove the excess urethane from the
body.
Temporarily reconnect the CHMSL to the harness in the center of
the liftgate and have an assista
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NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
your vehicle may not be equipped with Summon, or the
feature may not operate exactly as described.
Summon allows you to automatically park and retrieve
Model S while you are standing outside the veh