Tesla Model S: Liftgate Glass (Remove and Install)
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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
liftgate glass and body.
Temporarily reconnect the CHMSL to the harness in the center of
the liftgate
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Removal
Remove rear seat base cushion for access (refer to procedure)
Remove the bolt that secures the seat belt to the 2nd row seat
base frame (torque 40 Nm).
Caution: This bolt is a one time use component. Ensure
that a new bolt is used during r
Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure)
Remove underhood storage unit (refer to procedure)
Remove nut securing pipe retaining plate to evaporator TXV
(torque 22 Nm).
Remove bolt securing A/C pipe bracket to cross-brace (torque 6
Nm).