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Closure Panels - Assembly - Tailgate (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1010025012 FRT 0.54 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

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Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Remove

  1. Remove the tailgate assembly from the vehicle. See Closure Panels - Assembly - Tailgate (Remove and Install).
  2. Remove the tailgate lamp. See Tail Lights - Tailgate Lamp (Remove and Install).
  3. Remove the LH and RH tailgate cinching latches. See Tailgate Latch and Striker - LH Tailgate Cinching Latch (Remove and Install).
  4. Release the latching bracket and clips (x2) that attach the manual release cables to the tailgate assembly, and then remove the release cables from the tailgate.
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    Note
    Release the latching bracket, and then slide it upward to remove.
  5. Remove the tailgate harness from the tailgate assembly. See Rear Fascia and Tail Gate Harnesses - Tailgate (Remove and Install).

Install

  1. Install the tailgate harness from the tailgate assembly. See Rear Fascia and Tail Gate Harnesses - Tailgate (Remove and Install).
  2. Position the manual release cables onto the tailgate assembly, and then secure the latching bracket and clips (x2) that attach the release cables to the tailgate.
  3. Install the LH and RH tailgate cinching latches. See Tailgate Latch and Striker - LH Tailgate Cinching Latch (Remove and Install).
  4. Install the tailgate lamp. See Tail Lights - Tailgate Lamp (Remove and Install).
  5. Install the tailgate assembly into the vehicle. See Closure Panels - Assembly - Tailgate (Remove and Install).