Glass - Roof - Fixed (Remove and Install)
Correction code 10205001 1.56 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.
Remove
- Remove the LH mid A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH IP end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the driver sun visor. See Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Repeat step 1through step 4 for the RH side of the vehicle.
- Remove the rear view mirror. See Mirror - Rear View (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the upper quad camera cover. See Upper Cover - Rear View Mirror (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH upper B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Push open the LH rear coat
hook.
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Pry open to release the tabs (x2) that
attach the LH rear coat hook screw cover.
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Remove the screw that attaches the LH
rear coat hook to the headliner.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 socket
- Repeat step 8 through step 11 for the RH side of the vehicle.
- Fold the LH 2nd row seat to the down position.
- Remove the rear trunk parcel shelf. See Parcel Shelf - Rear Trunk (Remove and Replace).
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Release the clips (x7) that attach the
LH upper C-pillar trim, and then move the trim aside. Repeat this step for the RH
trim.
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Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the
rear of the headliner to the body.NoteThe bolts are located on the LH and RH sides of the headliner.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Release the clips (x18) and hooks (x2)
that attach the headliner to the body.
NoteHeadliner will be supported by tethers (x8) when released; push upward and inward to release hooks on the coat hook assemblies from the body.
- Close the liftgate.
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Apply masking tape to cover the side
rails and front corners of the liftgate.
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Measure and record gaps from the fixed
roof glass to windshield, body sides and liftgate glass.
NoteMeasurements will be used during installation of new glass.
- Open the liftgate.
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Apply masking tape to protect the
headliner.
- Set up a pair of T-handles with square wire 6 feet long.
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Insert the tool through the fixed roof
glass urethane at the rear corner.
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Attach the square wire and pull the
tool back through into the vehicle.
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Insert the square wire into one
T-handle.
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Attach a second T-handle.
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With assistance, use the T-handles to
cut the urethane securing the fixed roof glass to the body.
NoteUse caution near XM antenna, roof rack blocks, and bolts for brackets near B-pillars.
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With assistance, attach suction cups
to the roof glass at each corner.
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With assistance, remove the fixed roof
glass from the vehicle.
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Use a scraper to remove the old
urethane from the body.
NoteEnsure residual urethane is 1 mm or less in thickness.
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Remove the datums and any other debris
from the body.
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Use IPA wipes to clean the body
surface.
NoteAllow 1 minute of dry time.
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Replace any body plugs or tape that
were damaged during removal or cleaning.
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Inspect the XM antenna to make sure it
is secure and the foam is not damaged.
NoteIf damaged, replace as needed.
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Release the tether clips (x6) from the
body.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- #2ZPP2 - GearWrench Push Pin Pliers
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Inspect the fixed roof glass for any
damage that is not reworkable.
NoteReplace roof glass if there is any damage that cannot be rectified. Damages include: cracked glass, chipped or mutilated glass edges.
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Remove the urethane bead and seals
from the roof glass.
NoteRetain the flat perimeter bead as much as possible, which creates a flat raised surface on 3 sides for installation. Remove any rough uneven surfaces and all of the manually applied urethane bead.
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Remove the damaged datums (x2) from
the fixed roof glass.
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Remove net pads (x6) from the fixed
roof glass.
Install
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Clean any double sided tape
residue.
NoteUse an eraser wheel if necessary.
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Use IPA wipes to clean all the mating
surfaces.
NoteAllow 1 minute dry time.
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Install the front datum to the fixed
roof glass.
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Install the rear locator pin to the
fixed roof glass.
NoteAlign the pin within the etched marking on the glass.
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Install the net pads (x6) to the fixed
roof glass.
NoteAlign the net pads within the etched markings on glass. The large nets pads are installed on rear edge of glass, the smaller net pads on front edge of the glass.
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Install the front seal onto fixed roof
glass.
NoteAlign the seal to the etching at corner of glass. Peel away the adhesive backing and apply the seal a few inches at a time along the edge of the glass.
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Install the LH side seal to the fixed
roof glass.
NotePull the tab for adhesive strip faces rear edge of glass. Front side of seal will have a longer gap to the first spacer than the rear. Align seal to etching at corner of glass. Peel away adhesive backing and apply seal a few inches at a time along the edge of the glass.
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Install the RH side seal to the fixed
roof glass.
NotePull the tab for adhesive strip that faces the rear edge of glass. The front side of the seal will have a longer gap to the first spacer than the rear. Align the seal to the etching at corner of glass. Peel away the adhesive backing and apply the seal a few inches at a time along the edge of the glass.
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Install the rear seal to the fixed
roof glass.
NoteAlign the seal to the etching at corner of glass. Peel away the adhesive backing and apply the seal a few inches at a time along the edge of the glass.
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Attach suction cups to the fixed roof
glass.
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With assistance, position the roof
glass onto the vehicle for a dry fit.
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Make sure the gaps are all within
acceptable limits.
NoteIf the glass is too high, it may be necessary to trim or remove the net pads.
- With assistance, remove the roof glass and set it upside-down onto a stand.
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Remove the protective tape from the
vehicle body.
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Clean the glass mating surfaces with
isopropyl alcohol.
NoteAllow 1 minute dry time.
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Apply primer to the body on the
urethane path and any areas that were damaged during removal.
NoteIf the vehicle is equipped with roof rack anchors, primer should go around the inside of the roof bracket. If vehicle is not equipped with roof rack brackets, primer outside the roof rack bracket mounting holes. Allow primer to dry for at least 1 minute.
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Apply primer to the fixed roof glass
along urethane path.
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Inspect the roof glass for a thick
extruded urethane bead.
- Older roof glass with a thick extruded urethane bead, go to step 24.
- Newer roof glass without a thick extruded urethane bead, continue to the next step.
- Cut one caulking nozzle to 8mm wide and 13mm deep, and cut a second caulking nozzle to 12mm wide and 19mm deep.
- Prepare the caulking gun and urethane cartridge with the smaller cut nozzle.
- Apply the urethane to the front edge and front secondary bead of the roof glass.
- Install the larger cut nozzle onto the urethane cartridge, and then apply urethane to the side and rear edges and the rear secondary beads.
- Go to step 26.
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Prepare caulking gun and
urethane.
NoteThe opening must be 8mm wide and 14mm tall.
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Apply urethane to the body.
NoteIf the vehicle is equipped with roof rack anchors, the urethane should go around the inside of the roof rack anchor. If the vehicle is not equipped with roof rack anchors, the urethane should go on the outside of the anchor mounting holes.
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With assistance, place the fixed roof
glass onto the vehicle but do not set it yet.
NoteAlign the datums on the LH side of the vehicle at the front and rear corners of glass to the body.
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Position the new seal at the front of
the glass beneath the windshield seal.
NoteUse a trim tool to properly seat the roof glass seal under the windshield seal if necessary.
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Press the glass onto the body once in
position.
NoteUse sandbags for the front if needed.
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Check that the gap and flushness at
the liftgate glass, windshield and body sides are within CVIS specification and adjust
as necessary.
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Remove the suction cups from the fixed
roof glass.
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Remove the protective tape from the
headliner.
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Secure the tether clips to the
headliner.
NoteListen for audible click when seated properly.
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Fasten the clips (x18) and hooks (x2)
that attach the headliner to the body.
NotePush the coat hook upward and outward to secure hooks to the body flange at the top of the coat hook assembly
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Install the bolts (x2) that attach the rear of the headliner to the body.NoteThe bolts are located on the LH and RH sides of the headliner.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Position the RH upper C-pillar trim
onto the C-pillar, and then fasten the clips (x7) that attach the trim to the vehicle.
Repeat this step for the LH side of the upper C-pillar trim.
NoteReplace any damaged clips.
- Install the rear trunk parcel shelf. See Parcel Shelf - Rear Trunk (Remove and Replace).
- Close the liftgate.
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Install the screw that attaches the RH
rear coat hook to the headliner.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 socket
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Install the RH rear coat hook screw
cover.
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Push to close the RH rear coat
hook.
- Repeat steps 38 through step 40 for the LH side of the vehicle.
- Install the RH and LH upper B-pillar trims. See Trim - B-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Fold the LH 2nd row seat to the up
position.
NoteRemove the seat cushion protection if present.
- Install the upper quad camera cover. See Upper Cover - Rear View Mirror (Remove and Replace).
- Install the rear view mirror. See Mirror - Rear View (Remove and Replace).
- Install the front passenger visor. See Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the RH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the RH IP end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the RH mid A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Repeat step 46 through step 49 for the LH side of the vehicle.
- Install the lower quad camera cover. See Camera Cover - Lower (Remove and Replace).