2022-04-07

Seal - Trunk Flip - Backlight (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 10205102 0.66 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. See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

  • 1050454-00-A ULTRA HEAT GUN

Remove

  1. Open the trunk.
  2. Starting at one of the ends of the trunk flip seal, heat up the area surrounding the trunk flip seal to a temperature of approximately 60 ºC (140 ºF), and then pull on the flip seal to remove it from the body.
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    CAUTION
    Do not use too much heat to avoid damage to vehicle components.
  3. Work your way around until you reach the other end of the trunk flip seal.
  4. Use a plastic trim tool to remove any adhesive residue in the trunk flip seal area on the backlight.
  5. Clean the trunk flip seal area on the backlight using IPA wipes.

Install

  1. Starting from one of the corners, remove a part of the backing tape from the new seal, and then push it in as far as possible.
  2. Work your way around until you reach the other corner.
  3. Cut off any overlap length of the seal to match the fixed roof glass seal.
  4. Close the trunk.