Tesla Model S: 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 assistant depress the brake pedal. Ensure
that the CHMSL lights up properly. If any of the LEDs have been
damaged, replace the CHMSL.
- Disconnect the CHMSL and secure it to the liftgate glass using
double-sided tape (3M 06397 or equivalent).
- Close the liftgate.
- Attach the spacers to the glass at the locations shown.
Caution: To prevent degraded radio reception, ensure
that the spacers do not contact any part of the antenna
grid.
- Apply primer as directed by the adhesive manufacturer.
Note: Check the primer and adhesive packaging for
the appropriate working times for each product. Prepare the
necessary tools and work environment so that the the glass
can be installed within the specified working times.
Note: This procedure requires approximately 2
tubes of urethane.
- Fully clean the urethane area.
- Cut the applicator tip on the urethane tube to the appropriate
size.
- Apply the urethane to the liftgate glass. Be sure to follow the
original pattern.
Caution: To prevent degraded radio reception, do not
allow adhesive to contact the radio antenna grid. Ensure
that the adhesive is far enough away from the lower edges of
the antenna grid that it will not touch the grid once the
glass is installed.
- Install the rear liftgate glass, making sure that the gaps
between the glass and the liftgate are even front to back and side
to side. Evenly and progressively press the glass onto the spacers.
- Clean off any excess adhesive that was extruded from the joint.
Warning: Do not drive the vehicle until the
adhesive has cured. Refer to the adhesive packaging for the
safe drive-away time.
- Reconnect all harness connections.
- Have an assistant use a hose to spray water along the edges of
the liftgate glass. Ensure that no water leaks into the interior.
- Reinstall all components that were removed for access.
Liftgate Glass - Defrost Element (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the liftgate glass (refer to procedure).
Note: The defrost element is part of the liftgate
glass. If the defrost element is damaged, redo the liftgate
glazing.
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Removal
Remove the LH underhood apron for access (refer to procedure).
Remove the RH underhood apron for access.
Mark the installed position of the hood hinges to the body.
Removal
Remove the hood assembly (refer to procedure).
Mark the installed position of the hinge to the hood.
Remove the nuts (x2 or x3) that secure the LH hinge to the hood
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Removal
Remove driver seat (refer to procedure)
Remove passenger seat.
Remove driver footrest (refer to procedure)
Remove LH sill panel trim (refer to procedure)
Remove RH sill panel trim.
Remove rear seat cushion (refer to procedure)
Loosen bolts (x2) securing front