2024-07-23

Manual Release - Tailgate (Remove and Install)

Correction code 1120122081 FRT 0.24 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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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.

Remove

  1. Remove the tailgate inner cover. See Cover - Inner - Tailgate (Remove and Install).
  2. Release the latching bracket and cable stay to release the LH manual release cable. Repeat this step for the RH manual release cable.
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    Note
    Release latch on bracket, then slide inboard to release. Pivot the cable stay 90 degrees to release it from the latch.
    Figure 1. LH shown; RH similar
    Figure 2. LH shown; RH similar
  3. Release the clips (x2) and latching bracket that attach the tailgate manual release cable assembly to the vehicle, and then slide the cable upward to remove the assembly from the vehicle.

Install

  1. Position the tailgate manual release cable assembly into the vehicle, and then secure the clips (x2) and latching bracket that attach the assembly to the vehicle.
  2. Maneuver the LH manual release cable into position, install the cable stay to the latch, and then secure the latching bracket. Repeat this step for the RH manual release cable.
    Figure 3. LH shown; RH similar
    Figure 4. LH shown; RH similar
  3. Install the tailgate inner cover. See Cover - Inner - Tailgate (Remove and Install)