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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A flatbed truck or comparable transport vehicle is the
recommended method of transporting Model S. The
vehicle can face either direction when using a flatbed.
If Model S must be transported without a flatbed truck,
then wheel lifts and dollies must be used to ensure that
all four wheels are off
Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the front wheel arch liner (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x2) and remove the front bumper support bar
(torque 11 Nm).
Remove the