Tesla Model S: Tail Light Assembly (Motorized Charge Port) - LH (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2024) Service Manual / Electrical / Tail Light Assembly (Motorized Charge Port) - LH (Remove and Replace)
Special tool required for this procedure:
| Supplier | Part Number | Description |
| Tesla | 1054190-00-A | Feeler Gauges |
- Remove the charge port (refer to procedure).
- Remove the 2 butyl patches to expose the rear nuts that secure
the LH taillight.
Note: If necessary, replace the butyl patches.
- Release the 3 nuts that secure the LH taillight to the body (torque 3.5 Nm).
- Working from outside the vehicle, rotate the taillight towards
the front of the vehicle expose the taillight harness. Disconnect
this harness and remove the taillight.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
- Insert a 1 mm feeler gauge between the body and the base of
the tail light. While holding the feeler gauge in place, tighten
the nuts in the order shown (torque 3.5 Nm).
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Removal
Remove the liftgate applique (refer to procedure).
Remove the tailgate lower finisher (refer to procedure).
Release the watershield for access to the fog/reverse lamp.
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Trim - 'B' Post - Upper - LH (Remove and Install)
Removal
Remove the LH lower 'B' post trim (refer to procedure).
Carefully release the clips (x4) that secure the 'B' post upper
trim to the body by gently pulling the lower edge away from the body
and releasing the top alignment dowel.
Caution: Take car
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