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 the 12V battery (refer to procedure).
Release the 2 bolts that secure the 12V battery bracket to the
front crossmember (torque 15 Nm).
Remove the 12V battery tray.
Procedure
Remove the front hub assembly
(refer to procedure).
Install the dust shield using the 2 existing
holes in the knuckle (torque 8 Nm).
Use a punch to mark the location of the 3rd
bolt hole onto the knuckle.