Tesla Model S: Liftgate Glass (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Body / Liftgate Glass (Remove and Replace)
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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 (Replace)
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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Bushing Installation, Front Motor Mount
Use brake cleaner to clean the threaded rod and the nut bearing
assemblies.
Use 3M Spray Lube 08878 or equivalent to lubricate the threaded
rod and the nut bearing assemblies.
Slide the bushing into the left side of the front motor mount so
that the shorter cavities are horiz
Starting
When you open a door to enter Model S, the instrument
panel and touchscreen power on and you can operate all
controls. To shift Model S, press the brake pedal and
swipe up for Drive or down for Reverse on the
touchscreen's drive mode strip (see Shifting).
If Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, M
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