2023-08-15

Hinge - Liftgate - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 11335612 1.92 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.

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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. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.
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CAUTION
For Europe only: Only technicians who have been trained in working with diisocyanates and have completed all required certification courses are permitted to perform procedures using urethane and other products containing diisocyanates. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when working with products containing diisocyanates.

Remove

  1. Open all the doors and lower all the windows.
  2. Remove the rear trunk parcel shelf. See Parcel Shelf - Rear Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the lower liftgate trim. See Trim - Liftgate - Lower (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the liftgate speaker grille. See Grille - Speaker - Liftgate (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the upper liftgate grim. See Trim - Upper - Liftgate (Remove and Replace).
  6. Disconnect the CHMSL electrical connector.
  7. Disconnect the LH antenna amplifier electrical connector, and then use masking tape to secure the harness onto the liftgate glass.
  8. Disconnect the LH antenna RF filter electrical connector.
  9. Disconnect the RH antenna amplifier electrical connector, and then use masking tape to secure the harness onto the liftgate glass.
  10. Disconnect the rear defrost grid harness from the +12V noise filter antenna located on RH side of liftgate.
  11. Apply tape to the body surrounding the liftgate glass assembly for protection.
  12. Clean the liftgate glass, and then secure double suction cup handles onto both sides of the liftgate glass.
  13. Cut a suitable length of square wire to use with T-handles.
  14. Attach the square wire into the T-handle.
  15. Secure the wire to the starter tool and push the tool through the urethane at the upper left side of the liftgate glass.
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    Carefully push starter wire tool in between the liftgate glass assembly and CHMSL.
  16. Remove the square wire from the starter tool and secure the wire into one T-handle.
  17. Remove wire starter tool from the vehicle.
  18. With an assistant, use the T-handles to cut the urethane that attaches the liftgate glass to the liftgate.
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    If wire is getting caught on CHMSL, an equalizer can be used to separate the CHMSL from the liftgate glass.
  19. Remove the tape from body.
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    Inspect the body and liftgate assembly for any nicks that may need touch up paint.
  20. Use a blade scraper to remove the urethane bead from the liftgate assembly.
  21. Remove the CHMSL from the liftgate glass.
  22. Carefully remove any adhesive residue from the liftgate glass.
  23. Carefully remove remaining urethane from the liftgate glass.
  24. Fold the RH 2nd row seat back to the down position.
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    If the seat cushion is not present, protect the seat as required.
  25. Release the clip and tab that attach the RH side bolster trim to the vehicle, and then remove the bolster trim from the vehicle.
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    Start by releasing the upper portion.
  26. Release the clips (x4) that attach the RH lower C-pillar trim to the mid C-pillar trim.
  27. Release the clips (x3) that attach the RH mid C-pillar trim to the C-pillar, and then remove the trim from the vehicle.
  28. Release the clips (x7) that attach the RH upper C-pillar trim to the C-pillar, and then move the trim aside.
  29. Push open the RH coat hook.
  30. Release the tabs (x2) that attach the RH coat hook screw cover to the assembly.
  31. Remove the LH coat hook screw.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T25 socket
  32. Repeat step 24 through step 31 for the RH side of the vehicle.
  33. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the rear of the headliner to the vehicle.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
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    The bolts are located on LH and RH side of the headliner.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10mm socket
  34. Release the clips (x5) that attach the rear portion of the headliner to the vehicle, and then release the rear of the headliner.
  35. Close the liftgate.
  36. Remove the butyl patch to access liftgate hinge to body nuts.
  37. Mark the fastener location for installation.
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    Location of the nuts can be marked using masking tape, sharpie, or lightly scribing with a pocket screwdriver.
  38. With assistance, remove the nuts (x2) that attach the LH liftgate hinge to the vehicle.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
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    The fasteners are easily accessed from inside the vehicle.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10mm socket
  39. Remove the bolts that attach the LH liftgate hinge to the liftgate.
    11 Nm (8.1 lbs-ft)
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    Use a sharpie to mark the location of the fasteners before removing.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10mm socket
  40. Open the liftgate.
  41. Support the liftgate with a hood prop.
  42. Release the LH liftgate gas strut from the ball stud on the liftgate.
  43. With an assistant lifting up on the LH side of the liftgate, remove the LH liftgate hinge from the vehicle.
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    Remove the hinge while inside the trunk area.
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    Once removed, install a new hinge while the liftgate is being held up.

Install

  1. With assistance, position the LH liftgate hinge into the vehicle.
  2. With assistance, install the nuts (x2) that attach the LH liftgate hinge to the vehicle.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
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    The fasteners are easily accessed from inside the vehicle.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10mm socket
  3. Install the bolts that attach the LH liftgate hinge to the liftgate, and then loosely install the butyl patch onto the access hole.
    11 Nm (8.1 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10mm socket
  4. Close the liftgate to check for gap/flush and that the liftgate closes as expected, and adjust as necessary.
  5. Open the liftgate.
  6. Secure the butyl patch to the original location.
  7. Install the LH liftgate gas strut onto the ball stud on the liftgate.
  8. Remove the hood prop.
  9. Inspect the liftgate glass for any damage that is not reworkable.
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    Replace the liftgate glass if there is any damage that cannot be rectified.
  10. Use an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipe to clean the CHMSL mounting location on the liftgate glass.
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    Allow the surface to dry for at least one minute.
  11. Use an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipe to clean the urethane path on the liftgate glass.
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    Allow the surface to dry for at least one minute.
  12. Use an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipe to clean the urethane path on liftgate assembly.
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    Allow the surface to dry for at least one minute.
  13. Print out the CHMSL template and cut it out.
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    http://toolbox.teslamotors.com/media/attachments/shared/7741afaa-ded3-4e7b-b003-209c5678960a.pdf
  14. Place the CHMSL templates on the upper corner of the liftgate glass, and then secure the template with tape.
  15. Remove the red tape covers from the CHMSL.
  16. Position the CHMSL to upper corners of template, and then apply pressure to the CHMSL to adhere the 3M tape to liftgate glass.
  17. Remove the CHMSL templates from liftgate glass.
  18. Use tape to secure the CHMSL harness to the liftgate glass.
  19. With an assistant, position the liftgate glass onto the vehicle for a dry fit.
  20. Check the gap and flushness of the liftgate glass and take note of any needed adjustments.
  21. With an assistant, remove liftgate glass from the vehicle.
  22. Apply urethane primer to the liftgate glass along the urethane path.
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    Allow the primer to dry for 2 minutes.
  23. Apply urethane primer to the liftgate body along the urethane path.
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    Allow the primer to dry for 2 minutes.
  24. Prepare the caulking gun and urethane.
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    Opening must be 8mm wide and 14mm tall.
  25. Apply urethane to the liftgate body following the primer patch.
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    Fill any gaps in the urethane to ensure a consistent bead.
  26. With an assistant, install the liftgate glass onto vehicle.
  27. Check the gap and flushness of liftgate glass and make adjustments as necessary.
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    Use tape to hold the glass in place. Allow the glass 10 minutes of dry time before opening the liftgate.
  28. Remove the suction cups from the liftgate glass.
  29. Open the liftgate.
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    Allow for dry time.
  30. Disconnect the rear defrost grid harness from the +12V noise filter antenna located on RH side of liftgate.
  31. Connect the RH antenna amplifier electrical connector.
  32. Connect the CHMSL electrical connector.
  33. Connect the LH antenna RF filter electrical connector.
  34. Connect the LH antenna amplifier electrical connector.
  35. Install the upper liftgate grim. See Trim - Upper - Liftgate (Remove and Replace).
  36. Install the liftgate speaker grille. See Grille - Speaker - Liftgate (Remove and Replace).
  37. Install the lower liftgate trim. See Trim - Liftgate - Lower (Remove and Replace).
  38. Secure the clips (x5) that attach the rear portion of the headliner to the vehicle.
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    Verify the clips are properly seated prior to installation.
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    Replace any damaged or missing clips.
  39. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the rear of the headliner to the vehicle.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
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    The bolts are located on LH and RH side of the headliner.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10mm socket
  40. Install the RH coat hook screw.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T25 socket
  41. Close the RH coat hook screw cover.
  42. Push the RH coat hook closed.
  43. Position the RH upper C-pillar trim to the C-pillar, and then fasten the clips (x7) that attach the trim to the vehicle.
  44. Install the RH mid C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Replace).
  45. Fold the RH 2nd row seat back to the vertical position.
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    Remove seat cushion protection.
  46. Install the RH side bolster trim. See Bolster - Outer - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
  47. Repeat step 39 through step 45 for the LH side of the vehicle.
  48. Install the rear trunk parcel shelf. See Parcel Shelf - Rear Trunk (Remove and Replace).
  49. Raise all the windows and close all the doors.