Tesla Model S: Tail Light Assembly (Motorized Charge Port) - LH (Remove and Replace)
Special tool required for this procedure:
Supplier
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Part Number
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Description
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Tesla |
1054190-00-A |
Feeler Gauges
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Removal
- 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.
InstallationInstallation 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 liftgate glazing (refer to procedure)
Position liftgate glazing on suitable glazing stand.
Note installed position of Central High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL).
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Removal
Remove the screws (x5) that secure the rear applique bracket to
the tailgate.
Remove the rear applique bracket.
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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Removal
Open the hood for access.
If the vehicle is rear wheel drive (RWD), remove the clips (x6)
that secure the acoustic panel to the hood and carefully peel back
the acoustic panel for access.
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