Tonneau - Flat Cassette Assembly - LH (Remove and Replace)
Correction code NA FRT 2.30 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.
- Remove the tonneau slats. See Slat System - Tonneau (Remove and Install).
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Open all 4 doors
NotePush pillar door triggers to release
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Lower all 4 windows
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Move LH front seat forward
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Move RH front seat forward
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Open powered front trunk
NoteVia exterior switch or UI
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Power down vehicle via UI
NoteVerify EPBs are engaged, Select charge port icon to ensure drive state is disengaged then power down vehicle via Controls > Safety > Power Off
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Remove rear underhood apron
Note9x clips
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Unlock fireman's loop connector and disconnect, Slide eCPA to left on the MV battery connector then lift lever to release
Note2x connectors, Unlock fireman's loop connector and disconnect, Release eCPA by pushing down to unlock and slide red locking tab to left, Wait 2 minutes for electrical circuits to discharge before disconnecting modules
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Remove front header trim
Note19x clips, 1x magnet, 1x connector, 1x harness clip
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Remove LH mid A-pillar trim
Note2x clips, 2x tabs, Release tabs, Slightly bend live hinge and release clips
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Remove LH IP quarter panel
Note3x clips, 5x tabs, 2x datums
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Remove LH upper A-pillar panel
Note8x clips, 1x tether clip, 1x harness clip, 1x connector, 1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm, Pull inwards to release, Depress tabs on either side of tether clip to release
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Remove rear header trim
Note12x clips, 3x datums
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Remove LH lower C-pillar trim
Note3x clips, 7x tabs, 4x datums, Starting at door sill pull upward then forward to release, Leave trim attached to seat belt
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Open LH coat hook
NotePress to release
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Release LH coat hook bolt cover
Note2x tabs
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Remove LH coat hook bolt
Note1x bolt, T20, 2.5 Nm
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Remove LH cantrail trim panel
Note5x clips, 1x connector, 3x bolts, T30, 6 Nm, Release clips then allow cantrail to hang from tethers for access to fasteners
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Disconnect headliner harness from LH rear maplight
Note1x connector
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Remove LH cantrail trim panel
Note5x clips, 1x connector, 3x bolts, T30, 6 Nm, Release clips then allow cantrail to hang from tethers for access to fasteners
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Remove LH 2nd row shoulder cover
Note7x clips, 1x datum
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Remove 2nd row seatback LH outboard bolster
Note5x clips, 2x datums, Release from bottom
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Remove LH C-pillar upper trim
Note5x clips, 3x tabs
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Remove interior fasteners securing lower tonneau assembly
Note2x bolts, 13mm, 20 Nm
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Remove fastener covers from bed floor assembly
Note6x covers
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Remove bed floor assembly
Note10x bolts, 15mm, 56 Nm, 4x anchors, Open anchors as needed, Lift front edge with trim tool then remove panel, Recommend assistance
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Open bed cargo tub lid
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Remove cargo tub struts from cargo lid
Note2x strut clips
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Remove bed cargo tub lid
Note4x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Recommend assistance
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Remove LH bed closeout panel
Note6x clips, 1x tab, Release LH tailgate cable by disengaging lock spring from bolt and sliding cable eyelet off to allow removal of bed closeout panel from vehicle
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Remove LH lower bed side wall
Note1x bolt, 15mm, 46 Nm, 2x bolts, T45, 36 Nm, 4x bolts, 10mm, 11 Nm, 2x nuts, 10mm, 7 Nm, 4x clips, 1x fastener cover, 1x connector, Release locking tabs, Disconnect bed outlet connectors from bed side wall and ground strap, 1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm, 2x connectors, Release locking tabs, Slide lock to release, Recommend assistance
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Remove RH bed closeout panel
Note6x clips, 1x tab, Release RH tailgate cable by disengaging lock spring from bolt and sliding cable eyelet off in order to remove bed closeout panel from vehicle
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Remove RH bed side wall
Note1x bolt, 15mm, 46 Nm, 2x bolts, T40, 36 Nm, 4x bolts, 10mm, 11 Nm, 2x nuts, 10mm, 7 Nm, 4x clips, 1x fastener cover, 1x connector, Release locking tabs
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Remove false wall
Note2x bolts, 15mm, 45 Nm. Recommended to use assistance to prevent scratching bed liner
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Release RH tonneau NVH barrier
Note6x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 2-piece NVH assembly order of operations requires RH side to be released first to allow busbar clearance for LH side removal, Vehicles built before September 2024 will have 1-piece NVH cover, 5x bolts, 8mm, 5 Nm
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Remove RH tonneau NVH barrier
NoteRelease rearward then slide over LH side NVH cover before removing upward, Vehicles built before September 2024 will have 1-piece NVH cover, Maneuver around bed wall then remove
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Release LH tonneau NVH barrier
Note5x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 2-piece NVH assembly order of operations requires RH side to be released first to allow busbar clearance for LH side removal
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Remove LH tonneau NVH barrier
NoteSlide towards center, Ensure busbar clearance during removal to avoid damage to NVH material
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Remove rear tonneau cover box cross supports
Note8x screws, T25, 5 Nm
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Remove front tonneau cover box cross supports
Note8x screws, T25, 5 Nm
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Remove tonneau applique
Note2x bolts, T30, 9 Nm, Remove bolts then firmly pull upward from rear edge of applique to release rear of applique, Depress locking tab on forward mounting points to release
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Remove LH backlight applique assembly
Note2x clips, 1x adhesive strip, Cut adhesive then pry inward to release
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Remove LH tonneau motor
Note1x connector, 2x bolts, 10mm, 11 Nm
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Remove lower tonneau brackets
Note2x nuts, 13mm, 30 Nm, 1x bolts, 13mm, 30 Nm
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Remove lower tonneau assembly fasteners
Note1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x bolt, 13mm, 20 Nm
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Remove LH tonneau flat cassette assembly
NoteLift upwards to release from datum on back wall
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Install LH tonneau flat cassette assembly
NoteEngage datum at back wall
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Install LH tonneau flat cassette fasteners
Note1x nut, 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x bolt, 13mm, 20 Nm
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Install LH lower tonneau bracket
Note2x nuts, 13mm, 30 Nm, 1x bolts, 13mm, 30 Nm
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Install LH tonneau motor
Note1x connector, 2x bolts, 10mm, 11 Nm
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Instal LH backlight applique assembly
Note2x clips, Replace any missing or damaged clips, Install new double sided adhesive
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Install tonneau applique
Note2x bolts, T30, 9 Nm, Position over mounting points then apply downward pressure to engage front and rear attachment points, Install bolts, Ensure seal is not caught outboard of applique, Use trim tool to adjust seal position as required
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Install front tonneau cover box cross supports
Note8x screws, T25, 5 Nm
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Secure rear tonneau cover box cross supports
Note8x screws, T25, 5 Nm, Supports install in the same direction of the fasteners
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Install LH tonneau NVH barrier
Note2-piece NVH assembly order of operations requires LH side to be secured first to allow busbar clearance for RH side installation, Ensure busbar clearance during install to avoid damage to NVH material
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Secure LH tonneau NVH barrier
Note5x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
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Install RH tonneau NVH barrier
Note2-piece NVH assembly order of operations requires LH side to be secured first to allow busbar clearance for RH side installation, Vehicles built before September 2024 will have 1-piece NVH cover, Maneuver around bed wall then position
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Secure RH tonneau NVH barrier
Note6x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Vehicles built before September 2024 will have 1-piece NVH cover, 5x bolts, 8mm, 5 Nm
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Install false wall
Note2x bolts, 15mm, 45 Nm. Recommended to use assistance to prevent scratching bed liner
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Install RH bed side wall
Note1x bolt, 15mm, 46 Nm, 2x bolts, T40, 36 Nm, 4x bolts, 10mm, 11 Nm, 2x nuts, 10mm, 7 Nm, 4x clips, 1x fastener cover, 1x connector, Recommend assistance
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Install RH bed closeout panel
Note6x clips, 1x tab, Release RH tailgate cable to install bed closeout panel from vehicle
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Install LH lower bed side wall
Note1x bolt, 15mm, 46 Nm, 2x bolts, 13mm, 36 Nm, 4x bolts, 10mm, 11 Nm, 2x nuts, 10mm, 7 Nm, 4x clips, 1x fastener cover, 1x connector, Secure locking tabs, Connect bed outlet connectors onto bed side wall and ground strap, 1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm, 2x connectors, Secure locking tabs, Slide lock to secure, Recommend assistance
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Install LH bed closeout panel
Note6x clips, 1x tab, Secure LH tailgate cable once closeout installed
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Install bed cargo tub lid
Note4x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, Snug bolts, Torque will be done at later step, Position bed cargo tub lid onto vehicle, Install bolts securing bed cargo tub lid onto hinges, Recommend assistance
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Install cargo tub struts onto cargo lid
Note2x strut clips
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Close bed cargo tub lid
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Install bed floor assembly
Note10x bolts, 15mm, 56 Nm, 4x anchors, Open and close anchors as needed, Recommend assistance
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Install fastener covers onto bed floor assembly
Note6x covers
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Install interior fasteners securing lower tonneau assembly
Note2x bolts, 13mm, 20 Nm
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Install LH C-pillar upper panel
Note5x clips, 3x tabs
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Install 2nd row seatback LH outboard bolster
Note5x clips, 2x datums, Replace any missing or damaged clips
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Install LH 2nd row shoulder cover
Note7x clips, 1x datum
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Install LH cantrail panel
Note5x clips, 1x connector, 3x bolts, T30, 6 Nm, Secure tethers then secure clips
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Install LH coat hook bolt
Note1x bolt, T20, 2.5 Nm
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Secure LH coat hook bolt cover
Note2x tabs
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Close LH coat hook
NotePress to secure
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Secure LH lower C-pillar trim
Note1x clip, 1x datum
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Install LH upper A-pillar panel
Note8x clips, 1x tether clip, 1x edge clip, 1x connector, 1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm, Ensure tethers are correctly oriented, Replace any missing or damaged clips
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Install LH mid A-pillar trim
Note2x clips, 2x tabs, Replace any missing or damaged clips
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Install rear header trim
Note12x clips, 3x datums, Replace any missing or damaged clips
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Install front header trim
Note19x clips, 1x magnet, 1x connector, 1x harness clip
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Move LH front seat to original position
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Move RH front seat to original position
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Raise all 4 windows
NoteVerify switch is operating as expected
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Close all 4 doors
- Install the tonneau slats. See Slat System - Tonneau (Remove and Install).