Brightwork - Quarter Panel - LH (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 12200702 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. 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
- Use the exterior switch to open the liftgate.
- Remove the LH upper brightwork. See Brightwork - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Use IPA wipes to clean the exterior
area of the rear quarter body glass.
NoteAllow at least 1 minute of dry time.
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Apply masking tape around the rear
quarter glass body area.
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Using a plastic trim tool, pry out the
rear edge of the LH quarter brightwork from the LH rear quarter body glass, and then use
a retractable blade to cut the urethane that attaches brightwork to the vehicle.
WarningAlways wear cut-resistant gloves when using cutting tools.CAUTIONUse caution with the clip that attaches the rear quarter brightwork to the LH upper body side brightwork.
Install
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Use IPA wipes to clean the urethane
path.
NoteAllow at least 1 minute of dry time.
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Apply Betaprime 5504G to the urethane
path on the encapsulated glass and LH quarter panel brightwork.
NoteThe Betaprime dries in two minutes in temperatures 20˚F (-7˚C) and above, and in just10 minutes between 0˚F (-18˚C) and 20˚F (-7˚C).
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Remove the masking tape from the
body.
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Prepare the caulking gun and
urethane.
NoteThe opening must be ~3.5mm wide and ~1.5mm tall.
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Apply urethane to the quarter glass
seal following the original path.
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Position the LH quarter panel
brightwork onto the vehicle, and then press firmly on the trim to make sure it is fully
seated.
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Use masking tape to secure the
brightwork.
- Install the LH upper brightwork. See Brightwork - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Close the liftgate.
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Remove the tape after curing.
NoteAllow minimum of one hour of cure time. Wipe off any residue.