Tesla Model S: Liftgate Glass (Remove and Replace)
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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
body.
Temporarily reconnect the CHMSL to the harness in the center of
the liftgate and have an assista
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Caution: Perform this procedure while using the proper anti-electrostatic
discharge equipment. Refer to TN-14-92-003, "Electrostatic Discharge
Tooling".
Removal
Remove the transmitter battery.
Hold the transmitter in one hand. Place the blade of a flat
screwdriver or si
Removal
Remove front subframe assembly for access
(refer to procedure)
Remove and discard the bolts (x2) securing
steering rack assembly to subframe (torque 175 Nm).
Caution: Replace all
Patchbolt(s).
Caution:
Ensure that the bolts ar