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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Base Assembly - Front Passenger's Seat (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the passenger's seat assembly (refer to procedure).
Place the seat on a clean work surface.
Remove the screws (x2) that secure the inner side cover to the
seat (torque 1 Nm).
Carefully release the inner side cover from the retaining
bracket.
Remove the
Opening the Charge Port
The charge port is located on the left side of Model S,
behind a door that is part of the rear tail light assembly.
Park Model S to ensure that the charge cable easily
reaches the charge port.
With Model S unlocked (or a recognized key is within
range) and in Park, press and release the button
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