Tesla Model S: Seal - Liftgate (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Service Manual / Closures / Seal - Liftgate (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Open vehicle tailgate.
- Release tailgate seal from body and carefully remove.
Note: Components have been removed in this graphic to aid clarity.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Seal - Door Front Outer Belt - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Lower window glass.
Using a suitable tool release outer belt seal, starting at the
mirror and working backwards.
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Seal - Door Front Inner Belt - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Lower door glass.
Remove door trim panel (refer to procedure)
Remove trim stud securing flap seal to door.
Carefully ease flap seal clear of inner belt seal for access.
Seal - Belt - Door Inner - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Lower door glass.
Remove door trim panel (refer to procedure)
Release trim studs (x2) securing flap seal to door.
Carefully ease flap seals clear of inner belt seal for ac
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Warning: To avoid
personal injury, wear cut-resistant gloves when performing this
operation.
Special tools required for this procedure:
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Lane Assist
Model S monitors the markers on the lane you are
driving in as well as the surrounding areas for the
presence of vehicles or other objects.
When an object is detected in your blind spot or near
the side of Model S (such as a vehicle, guard rail, etc.),
the instrument panel displays colored line
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