Tonneau - Tonneau Slat Assembly - Chain Link (Remove and Install)
Correction code NA FRT 0.60 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
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- Put the vehicle in Service Mode. See Service Mode.
- Open the tailgate.
- Open the tonneau cover.
- Remove the LH and RH sail appliques. See:
- Remove the LH and RH tonneau water management seal. See Tailgate Seals - Tonneau Water Management Seal, LH, Center (Remove and Install).
- Remove the LH rear lamp closeout applique. See Truck Bed Exterior Trim - Rear Lamp Closeout Applique - LH (Remove and Install).
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Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the
LH tonneau rail slip datum. Repeat this step for the RH tonneau rail slip datum.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Remove the LH tonneau rail slip datum.
Repeat this step for the RH tonneau rail slip datum.
- Remove the LH tailgate bump stop. See Tailgate Latch and Striker - Bumpstop, Tailgate (Remove and Install).
- Remove the RH rear lamp closeout applique. See Truck Bed Exterior Trim - Rear Lamp Closeout Applique - LH (Remove and Install).
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Placeholder - Affix tonneau service
jig to powertrain table.
NoteTonneau jig currently in development. Apply tape to leading edges that will engage tonneau rails.
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Placeholder - Adjust height and pitch
of tonneau jig in alignment with the tonneau bed rails.
NoteConnect air supply. Raise and adjust angle of tonneau jig on powertrain table to align with tonneau bed rails.
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Placeholder - Align and engage the
tonneau service jig to the tonneau bed rails.
NoteAlign the bottom of the tonneau jig with the bed tonneau rails.
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Placeholder - Close the tonneau
slats.
NoteUsing sail applique tonneau switch close tonneau slats until first rollers engage tonneau service jig. Ensure both rollers on each side are rolling onto jig and deflector clip is riding on jig.
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
- In Toolbox, click the Actions tab, and then search for "Tonneau."
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Click Tonneau Cover
Calibration, and then click Run. Allow the routine
to complete.
NoteClick the X at the top right of window to close once completed.
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Release the tonneau chain from the
motors.
NoteUse tonneau calibration routine until both tonneau motors have audibly released the last links of the tonneau slat chain.
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Placeholder - Manually guide the
remaining tonneau slats and chain out of the bed rails while moving the jig
rearwards.
NoteAssistance required.NoteLH & RH slats/chain assembly needs to be coordinated with the jig while removing from the bed rails. Refer to video clip.
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Remove the LH chain part kit, Tonneau
Service Kit.
Notex2 roller chain bolts, x2 sleeves, x2 bushings, x4 rollers.NoteUse the special tonneau removal tool to release the roller bolts from the sleeve, and to remove it from the chain.
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Remove the tonneau chain.
NoteRemove the chain link from the tonneau.
Install
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Install the tonneau chain.
NotePosition the chain link onto the tonneau.
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Remove the LH chain part kit, Tonneau
Service Kit.
Notex2 roller chain bolts, x2 sleeves, x2 bushings, x4 rollers.NoteFully engage the LH roller bolts onto the sleeves to secure the chain part kit, Tonneau Service Kit onto the tonneau chain.
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Placeholder - Position the tonneau
service jig above tailgate and at the same angle of the tonneau bed rails.
NoteLay tonneau chain on the tailgate and tape ends to prevent any shifting.
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Placeholder - Feed the tonneau into
the bed rails.
NoteAssistance required.NoteEvenly feed the tonneau chain into bed rails and remove the tape once fully engaged in the bed rails. Continue to evenly feed slats into the bed rails until the chain engages tonneau motors. Monitor Y reaction clips entering the bed rails and ensure the clips do not bind on the rail. Monitor slats during install and ensure all are squared during install. Adjust as necessary. Refer to video clip to illustrate binding Y reaction clips and offset slats during installation.
- Re-establish vehicle connection to Toolbox 3.
- In Toolbox, click the Actions tab, and then search for "Tonneau."
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Click Tonneau Cover
Calibration, and then click Run. Allow the routine
to complete.
NoteClick the X at the top right of window to close once completed.
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Placeholder - Calibration routine will
bring in slats to full open position.
NoteAssistance recommended to engage slat chain with motors during calibration. Once the motors have engaged system will pull open until end stops are reached.
- Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
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Placeholder - Remove the tonneau
service jig from the vehicle.
NoteBack away from the tailgate. Lower jig. Remove air supply.
- Install the LH and RH tailgate bump stops. See Tailgate Latch and Striker - Bumpstop, Tailgate (Remove and Install).
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Install the RH tonneau rail slip
datum. Repeat this step for the LH tonneau rail slip.
NoteSet 2 mm space between the datum and the end of bed rail.
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Install the bolts (x3) that attach the
RH tonneau rail slip datum. Repeat this step for the LH tonneau rail slip datum.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
NoteHand start the center black locating bolt first. - Install the LH and RH rear lamp closeout appliques. See Truck Bed Exterior Trim - Rear Lamp Closeout Applique - LH (Remove and Install).
- Install the LH and RH tonneau water management seal. See Tailgate Seals - Tonneau Water Management Seal, LH, Center (Remove and Install).
- Install the LH and RH sail appliques. See:
- Close the tailgate.
- Close the tonneau cover.
- Exit Service Mode. See Service Mode.
- Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.