Tesla Model S: Liftgate Glass (Remove and Install)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Body / Liftgate Glass (Remove and Install)
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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 proced
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
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Motor - Door - Exterior Handle - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove door handle for access (refer to procedure)
Position handle assembly on a soft working surface.
Remove door handle rear seal.
Remove cable ties securing door pressure sensor and motor
wiring.
Release motor wiring connector.
Remove screws (x4) securing
Latch - Hood - Secondary (RWD) (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the front underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the secondary latch to the
crossmember (torque 10 Nm).
Caution: Care must be taken to avoid fasteners falling into
open cavity.
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