Tesla Model S: Rear Reading (Dome) Lights (Remove and Replace)
Removal and Install
- Use a trim stick to remove the rear dome light bezels. Discard
the bezels.
Note: If the vehicle does not have a panoramic
roof, skip to step 5.
- Remove the roof bow trim panel by releasing the 4 trim clips.
- Remove the 3 screws and 2 trim buttons from the bottom side of
the sunshade carrier.
- Lift both sides of the sunshade carrier. Remove the sunshade
carrier by rotating one side towards the front of the car and the
other side towards the rear of the car.
- Remove the C-Pillar upper trim panels (refer to procedure)
- Lower the rear headliner to expose the rear dome light
assembles. If the vehicle has a panoramic roof, release the 2 dual
locks on each side of the dome light.
Caution: Do not damage the dome light harness
connections.
Note: Some early headliners are secured to the
frame with tethers beneath the C-Pillar. Unbolt the tethers
and use scissors to remove them.. Discard the bolts.
- Disconnect the dome light harnesses.
- Remove the dome light assemblies.
Caution: Dome light assemblies in some vehicles are
secured to the headliner with adhesive. Take care not to
damage the headliner when removing the assemblies.
- Inspect the new dome light assemblies. Remove any tape. Ensure
that the lights are clear and free of contaminants. If the lights
are not clean, replace them.
- Install the new dome light assemblies and attach the harness
connections.
- Turn the lights on and off 3 times. If the lights fail, or do
not produce an audible click when pressed, replace the dome light
assemblies.
- Attach the new dome light bezels by supporting the back of the
dome light assemblies and snapping the bezels firmly into place over
the headliner. The bezels fit flush with the headliner and light.
Caution: The bezels are one time use parts. Do not
remove the bezel after attaching it to the assembly. This
destroys the bezel.
- Ensure that the bezels cannot shift more than 1 mm in any
direction. If they can, use double-sided foam tape to secure the
dome light assembly to the inside of the headliner.
- Reinstall headliner, sunshade carrier, and roof bow trim panel.
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North America (SAE)
Prepare a work area for adjusting the headlights:
The area is darkened.
The ground is flat and level.
There is a wall with a white matte s
Europe (ECE)
Position the vehicle for adjusting the headlights:
The vehicle is in a darkened area.
The vehicle is on a level surface.
The vehicle is perpendic
Removal
Remove front fascia for access (refer to procedure)
Disconnect headlight connectors (x2).
Remove bolts (x4) sec
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Note: This procedure is valid for all 2nd generation
door handles.
Special tools required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Bosch
223-28550-TSL
Wiha (Torque Screwdriver .1 -
.6Nm)
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shatter.
Note: Before disconnecting the 12V power supply,
ensure that the driver's door window