Glass - Backlight (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 1020030042 FRT 1.44 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.
- Portable Bench
- Retractable Blade Knife
- Double Suction Cup Handles
- Gap and Flush Tool
- Caulk and Adhesive Gun
- 1571168-00-A WRD Spider 3 Glass Removal Kit
- 1126456-00-A Battery Powered Drill
Remove
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Open all doors and lower the
windows.
NoteLatch the rear doors to prevent accidental closure.
- Move both front seats fully forward.
- Remove the LH side rail trim. See Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Remove the LH C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace).
NoteNo need to remove the bolt that attaches the LH seatbelt anchor to the body.
- Disconnect the LH antenna filter harness connector.
- Release the clip that attaches the LH side backlight harness to the body.
- Repeat step 3 through step 7 on the RH side of the vehicle.
- Remove the package tray trim. See Trim - Package Tray (Premium) (Remove and Replace).
- Open the trunk.
- Apply masking tape to the exterior of the LH and RH roof pillars to protect the paint from damage.
- Insert the starter tool from inside the vehicle through the adhesive bead at the bottom area of the backlight glass.
- Insert the end of the nylon cord through the eye of the starter tool and pull it into the inside of the vehicle.
- Clean backlight glass roof with isopropyl alcohol.
- Position the python cup assembly in the center of the backlight glass.
- Tie a blowline knot in the end of nylon cord and insert loop through the anchor tab on the python cup assembly.
- Install slither unit to the backlight glass.
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Pull nylon cord from cup
assembly around slither unit in the backlight glass.
NoteTurn the python cup assembly handle until the nylon cord is taught.
- Position the nylon cord around backlight glass from the outside of the vehicle.
- Insert the starter tool through the adhesive bead second time of the backlight glass.
- Pull the nylon cord into the backlight glass inside of the vehicle.
- Tie a stopper knot on the loose end of the nylon cord then insert into the notched slot on the python cup assembly.
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Turn the handle bar on the
python cup assembly so that reeling the nylon cord to cut the urethane
securing backlight glass to body. Cut in a counter-clockwise motion over the
top of the backlight glass to the lower side of the LH C-pillar. Return to
the starting point in a clockwise motion and continue past the bottom of the
backlight glass to the lower side of the LH C-pillar.
CAUTIONUse caution when working around the headliner area.
- Remove equalizer python from backlight glass.
- Remove the wire from the starter tool and remove the tool from the urethane.
- Attach suction cups to the LH and RH sides of the backlight glass.
- With an assistant, remove the backlight glass from the vehicle.
- Use a razor blade to carefully remove the old urethane from the body.
- Use an IPA wipe to clean the urethane path.
Install
- Attach suction cups to the LH and RH sides of the new backlight glass.
- With an assistant, position the backlight glass onto the vehicle for a dry fit and note any locations where the net pads need to be adjusted.
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If necessary, perform net
pad adjustment.
- With an assistant, remove the backlight glass and set it on a stand.
- Clean the urethane path on the vehicle with an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipe. Allow the surface to dry before continuing to the next step.
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Apply urethane primer:
- Apply urethane primer to the vehicle along the urethane path and in areas that were damaged during removal of the backlight glass.
- Apply urethane primer to the backlight glass along the urethane path.
NoteAllow the primer to dry for at least 2 minutes before continuing. -
Apply urethane to the body
following the original path.
NoteMake sure that the urethane bead has a triangular cross-section of approximate width 8 mm and height 13 mm.
- With an assistant, install the backlight glass to the vehicle.
- Check the gap and flush of the backlight glass to the body before fully seating the backlight glass.
- Fully seat the backlight glass, check the gap and flush, and adjust as necessary.
- Remove the masking tape from the exterior of the LH and RH roof pillars.
- Close the trunk.
- Remove the suction cups from the backlight glass.
- Clean any debris or visible urethane from the glass and the body with IPA and allow the surface to dry.
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Apply masking tape to attach
the backlight glass to the body while the urethane cures.
NoteFor urethane curing time, follow urethane manufacturer's recommendations.
- Install the package tray trim. See Trim - Package Tray (Premium) (Remove and Replace).
- Fasten the clip that attaches the LH side backlight harness to the body.
- Connect the LH antenna filter harness connector.
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Install the LH C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace).
NoteNo need to install the bolt that attaches the LH seatbelt anchor to the body.
- Install the LH side bolster. See Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH side rail trim. See Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Repeat step 17 through step 21 on the RH side of the vehicle.
- Move both front seats back to their original positions.
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
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In Toolbox, click the
Actions tab, type "VCRIGHT" into the search field, click on
TEST-RESET_VCRIGHTvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode Plus:
- Low Voltage ➜ Power Distribution ➜ Reset VCRIGHT
- Mid Voltage ➜ Power Distribution ➜ Reset VCRIGHT
- Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
- Raise all windows and close all doors.
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Remove the masking tape
after the urethane has cured.
CAUTIONDo not drive the vehicle until the adhesive manufacturer’s recommended minimum drive-away time has passed. Dow Betaseal Express has a drive-away time of 1 hour minimum in temperatures of 0˚F (-18˚C) or warmer. If necessary, leave the tape applying pressure to the glass on the vehicle and advise the customer that they can remove it after 24 hours. Additionally, advise the customer that they should avoid high driving speeds and speed bumps for the next 24 hours.