16/01/2025 14:17:04

Slat System - Tonneau (Remove and Install)

Correction code 1120122091 FRT 0.78 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.

  • 2025-01-16: Updated steps for sail applique to include part number checks and link to sail applique retrofit.
  • 2024-08-12: Updated multiple step instructions, images, and tools according to latest time study.
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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. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Place the vehicle into Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  3. Open the tailgate.
  4. Open the tonneau cover.
  5. Remove the LH sail applique.
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    The applique will be used to operate the tonneau cover in later steps.
  6. Remove the LH tonneau water management seal. See Tailgate Seals - Tonneau Water Management Seal, LH, Center (Remove and Install).
  7. Remove the LH rear lamp closeout applique. See Truck Bed Exterior Trim - Rear Lamp Closeout Applique - LH (Remove and Install).
  8. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the LH tonneau hard stop to the vehicle, and then remove it from the vehicle.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  9. Remove the LH tonneau rail slip datum.
  10. Rotate the LH tailgate bump stop counterclockwise, and then release the bump stop away from the vehicle to remove it.
  11. Repeat step 5 through step 10 for the RH side of the vehicle.
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  12. Position a tonneau transfer frame (PN: 1999662-00-A) onto a powertrain table, and then install the fasteners (x8) to secure it.
  13. Apply masking tape to the leading edges of the transfer frame that will engage the tonneau rails..
  14. Connect air supply to the powertrain table, and then position the tonneau transfer frame onto the tonneau bed rails.
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    Raise and adjust the angle on powertrain table as needed.
  15. Align the transfer frame to the tonneau bed rails, and then install the pins (x2).
  16. Position the LH sail applique onto the bed of the vehicle, and then connect the tonneau switch connector.
  17. With assistance, press the close button on the tonneau switch to release the tonneau chain from the motors.
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    Press the close button until both motors have audibly released all links.
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    Guide the slats while closing the tonneau.
  18. Use masking tape and/or bungee cords to secure the tonneau floating slats.
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    Slats must be secured to prevent breakdown or shifting.
  19. With assistance, manually guide the remaining tonneau slats and chain out of bed rails.
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    Remove the pins, and then move powertrain table away from vehicle and guide slats out.

Install

  1. Position the tonneau transfer frame onto the tonneau bed rails.
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    Lay the tonneau chain on the tailgate, and then secure the ends to prevent breakdown or shifting. Use tape or bungee cords as needed.
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    Connect air supply, and then raise and adjust the angle on powertrain table as needed.
  2. With assistance, manually guide the remaining tonneau slats and chain onto the bed rails.
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    Evenly guide slats into the bed, and then install the pins.
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    Monitor Y reaction clips entering bed rails and ensure the clips do not bind. Monitor slats during install and ensure all are squared during install.
  3. Release the tonneau floating slats.
  4. With assistance, secure the tonneau chain onto the motors.
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    Press open button until both motors have audibly secured all links and cover is fully open.
  5. Disconnect the air supply, and then remove the tonneau transfer frame from the tonneau bed rails.
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    Lower and adjust the angle on the powertrain table as needed.
  6. Position the RH tailgate bump stop into the vehicle, and then rotate the bump stop clockwise to secure it. Repeat this step for the LH tailgate bump stop.
  7. Install the RH tonneau slip datum bracket. Repeat this step for the LH tonneau slip datum bracket.
  8. Position the RH tonneau hard stop into the vehicle, and then install the bolts (x3) that attach the hard stop to the vehicle. Repeat this step for the LH tonneau hard stop.
    9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
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    Hand start the center black locating bolt first.
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    Set 2mm of space between the datum and the end of the bed rail.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  9. Install the LH and RH rear lamp closeout appliques. See Truck Bed Exterior Trim - Rear Lamp Closeout Applique - LH (Remove and Install).
  10. Install the LH and RH tonneau water management seals. See Tailgate Seals - Tonneau Water Management Seal, LH, Center (Remove and Install).
  11. Install the LH and RH sail appliques.
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    If the vehicle was equipped with sail appliques with PN: 1741538-XX-X (LH) and 1741539-XX-X (RH), retrofit the sail appliques with updated parts. Refer to the Retrofit procedure in the list below and add correction code 1220126006.
  12. Close the tailgate.
  13. Close the tonneau cover.
  14. Exit Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  15. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.