Liftgate Glass (Remove and Install)
Correction code 10204001 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.
Remove
- Remove the rear trunk parcel shelf. See Parcel Shelf - Rear Trunk (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the rear trunk load floor. See Trunk Load Floor - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the lower liftgate trim. See Trim - Liftgate - Lower (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the liftgate speaker grille. See Grille - Speaker - Liftgate (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the upper liftgate grim. See Trim - Upper - Liftgate (Remove and Replace).
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Disconnect the CHMSL electrical
connector.
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Disconnect the LH antenna amplifier
electrical connector, and then use masking tape to secure the harness onto the liftgate
glass.
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Disconnect the LH antenna RF filter
electrical connector.
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Disconnect the RH antenna amplifier
electrical connector, and then use masking tape to secure the harness onto the liftgate
glass.
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Disconnect the RH antenna RF filter
electrical connector.
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Apply tape to the body surrounding the
liftgate glass assembly for protection.
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Clean the liftgate glass, and then
secure double suction cup handles onto both sides of the liftgate glass.
- Cut a suitable length of square wire to use with T-handles.
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Attach the square wire into the
T-handle.
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Secure the wire to the starter tool
and push the tool through the urethane at the upper left side of the liftgate
glass.
NoteCarefully push starter wire tool in between the liftgate glass assembly and CHMSL.
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Remove the square wire from the
starter tool and secure the wire into one T-handle.
- Remove wire starter tool from the vehicle.
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With an assistant, use the T-handles
to cut the urethane that attaches the liftgate glass to the liftgate.
NoteIf wire is getting caught on CHMSL, an equalizer can be used to separate the CHMSL from the liftgate glass.
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Remove the tape from body.
NoteInspect the body and liftgate assembly for any nicks that may need touch up paint.
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Use a blade scraper to remove the
urethane bead from the liftgate assembly.
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Remove the CHMSL from the liftgate
glass.
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Carefully remove any adhesive residue
from the liftgate glass.
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Carefully remove remaining urethane
from the liftgate glass.
Install
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Inspect the liftgate glass for any
damage that is not reworkable.
NoteReplace the liftgate glass if there is any damage that cannot be rectified.
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Use an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipe to
clean the CHMSL mounting location on the liftgate glass.
NoteAllow the surface to dry for at least one minute.
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Use an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipe to
clean the urethane path on the liftgate glass.
NoteAllow the surface to dry for at least one minute.
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Use an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipe to
clean the urethane path on liftgate assembly.
NoteAllow the surface to dry for at least one minute.
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Print out the CHMSL template and cut
it out.
Notehttp://toolbox.teslamotors.com/media/attachments/shared/7741afaa-ded3-4e7b-b003-209c5678960a.pdf
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Place the CHMSL templates on the upper
corner of the liftgate glass, and then secure the template with tape.
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Remove the red tape covers from the
CHMSL.
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Position the CHMSL to upper corners of
template, and then apply pressure to the CHMSL to adhere the 3M tape to liftgate
glass.
- Remove the CHMSL templates from liftgate glass.
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Use tape to secure the CHMSL harness
to the liftgate glass.
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With an assistant, position the
liftgate glass onto the vehicle for a dry fit.
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Check the gap and flushness of the
liftgate glass and take note of any needed adjustments.
- With an assistant, remove liftgate glass from the vehicle.
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Apply urethane primer to the liftgate
glass along the urethane path.
NoteAllow the primer to dry for 2 minutes.
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Apply urethane primer to the liftgate
body along the urethane path.
NoteAllow the primer to dry for 2 minutes.
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Prepare the caulking gun and
urethane.
NoteOpening must be 8mm wide and 14mm tall.
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Apply urethane to the liftgate body
following the primer patch.
NoteFill any gaps in the urethane to ensure a consistent bead.
- With an assistant, install the liftgate glass onto vehicle.
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Check the gap and flushness of
liftgate glass and make adjustments as necessary.
NoteUse tape to hold the glass in place. Allow the glass 10 minutes of dry time before opening the liftgate.
- Remove the suction cups from the liftgate glass.
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Open the liftgate.
NoteAllow for dry time.
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Connect the RH antenna RF filter electrical connector.
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Connect the RH antenna amplifier electrical connector.
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Connect the CHMSL electrical connector.
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Connect the LH antenna RF filter electrical connector.
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Connect the LH antenna amplifier electrical connector.
- Install the upper liftgate grim. See Trim - Upper - Liftgate (Remove and Replace).
- Install the liftgate speaker grille. See Grille - Speaker - Liftgate (Remove and Replace).
- Install the lower liftgate trim. See Trim - Liftgate - Lower (Remove and Replace).
- Install the rear trunk load floor. See Trunk Load Floor - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Install the rear trunk parcel shelf. See Parcel Shelf - Rear Trunk (Remove and Replace).