Tesla Model S: Window Guide Rail (Remove and Replace)
Window Guide Rail - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove front quarter body glass (refer to procedure)
- Removal of the front quarter glass also removes front window
guide rail.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
InstallationInstallation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Window Guide Rail - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Note: This part has been deleted starting with VIN
5YJSA1DP9CFS00528, and is not found on vehicles built after October
11, 2012.
Removal
- Raise door glass.
- Remove door trim pad (refer to procedure)
- Remove clip securing door seal and reposition door seal for
access.
- Remove bolt securing window guide to door (torque 11 Nm). NOTE:
Seal removed for clarity.
- Remove nut securing window guide to door and remove guide
(torque 11 Nm).
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
Remove window glass (refer to procedure)
Remove bolts (x3) securing door control unit to door and tie
aside (torque 1 Nm).
Remove screws (x6) securing regulator closing pa
Removal
Remove rear window glass (refer to procedure)
Remove waterproof tape to expose nuts.
Note: Components have been removed in this graphic to aid
clar
Removal
Remove the 'B' post upper trim (refer to procedure).
Release the clips (x3) that secure the leading edge of the seal
to the body.
Caution: Take care
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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Drain & Refill
Position the vehicle in preparation for raising it, but do not
raise it at this time.
Air suspension vehicles only: Depressurize th
Display tire pressures on the touchscreen by touching
Controls > Service. The pressure of each tire displays in
the visualization of your Model S, in addition to what
time your tire pressures were last measured. You can
choose whether you want to display tire pressures using
Bar or PSI by to