Tesla Model S: Liftgate Glass (Remove)
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 procedure.
Special tool recommended for this procedure:
Supplier
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Part Number
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Description
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Tesla |
1064740-00-A |
Adhesive Scraper Tool
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Removal
- Ensure that the vehicle is on a flat, stable surface.
Note: The vehicle cannot be on a lift during this procedure.
- Ensure that all tires are inflated to their recommended
pressures (refer to General Information > Technical Data > Tire
pressures).
- Ensure that the panoramic roof is fully closed, if equipped.
- Ensure that the power liftgate is operational, if equipped.
- Protect all panels that are adjacent to the liftgate:
- C-Pillar body panel
- Fixed glass panel (with panoramic roof) / roof panel
(without panoramic roof)
- Quarter panels
- Rear fascia
- Remove the upper liftgate finisher and the LH and RH side
liftgate finishers (refer to procedure).
- Open all 4 windows. This prevents internal pressure from pushing
out on the liftgate glass when it is installed.
- Disconnect the harnesses (x2) that attach to the glass on the LH
side of the liftgate. Tape the harnesses to the liftgate so that
they are out of the way when the glass is removed in a later step.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
- Disconnect the harnesses (x2) that attach to the glass on the RH
side of the liftgate. Tape the harnesses to the liftgate so that
they are out of the way when the glass is removed in a later step.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
- Disconnect the harness that attaches to the center high mounted
stop lamp (CHMSL). Tape the wires out of the way so that they are
not damaged when the glass is removed in a later step.
- Cover the floor and side carpet panels inside the trunk with
plastic. This prevents water damage in a later step.
Warning: Read all documentation concerning the
Equalizer Express360 tool before continuing this procedure.
- Insert the cutting blade into the Equalizer Express360 tool.
Caution: Only use the Equalizer Express360 to cut the
2 lines of urethane at the back of the liftgate glass (shown
in green in the figure below). Do not use it to cut the
urethane at the sides or bottom of the glass.
1
|
Do not cut to left of
this red line. |
2
|
Do not cut to right of
this red line. |
Caution: While cutting, take care not to cut further
than necessary to avoid damaging the liftgate or the rear
roof panel.
Caution: Before and during cutting, use water or
alcohol to lubricate the urethane. If any other materials
are used for lubrication, fully clean the affected area
before applying more urethane.
- Position the tool at a 45 degree angle along the rightmost edge
of the top line of urethane. Start cutting the urethane, moving the
cutting tool from right to left while an assistant continues to
spray the soap and water solution to lubricate the urethane.
Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection
must be worn when performing this operation.
Caution: Do not cut past the left red lines shown in
the figure in the previous step.
Caution: Do not damage the CHMSL while cutting the
bottom line of urethane.
- Repeat the previous step for the bottom line of urethane.
Warning: Before proceeding, read all documentation
for the Equalizer Python rotating cut-out wire.
- Use the Equalizer Python tool to cut the urethane around the
sides and bottom of the liftgate.
- Secure suction cups onto the outside of the liftgate glass.
Caution: Do not rely solely on the suction cups when
moving the liftgate glass. Ensure that the glass is
supported from the bottom while moving.
- Lift the glass off of the liftgate and set it gently onto a
stand.
Caution: Do not damage the CHMSL or the antennas.
- Mark the location of the CHMSL onto the glass, and then remove
and inspect it. If the CHMSL is damaged, replace it.
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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
Removal
Remove the LH underhood apron for access (refer to procedure).
Remove the RH underhood apron for access.
Mark the installed position of the hood hinges to the body.
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Removal
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 volta
Removal
Remove glove box assembly (refer to procedure)
Depress clip and remove clevis pin securing damper module to
glove box assembly.
Rotate module counter-clockwise and release from glove box.