Pinch Sensor - Liftgate - LH (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 11358102 0.5 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 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 trim. See Trim - Upper - Liftgate (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH liftgate speakers. See Speaker - Liftgate - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH liftgate tweeters. See Tweeter - Liftgate - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Remove the center liftgate bracket. See Bracket - Trim - Liftgate - Center (Remove and Replace).
NoteIt is not necessary to remove the clips from the bracket after removal.
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Remove the LH rear active spoiler
catch basin cover.
NoteMove the LH rear liftgate speaker and tweeter harness to the side.
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Disconnect the liftgate cinch actuator
connector.
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Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the
cinch actuator to the liftgate, and then disconnect the connector.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10mm socket
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Push the liftgate LH rear drain
through the access hole back into the liftgate.
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Release the LH rear drain tube from
the basin, and then remove drain tube from the liftgate.
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Remove and discard the fir tree clip
that attaches the LH liftgate active spoiler catch basin to the liftgate.
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Remove the LH rear liftgate active
spoiler catch basin.
NoteRotate the LH rear catch basin clockwise, and then slide the catch basin to the center of the liftgate to remove it.
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Remove the clips (x6) from the LH
tailgate pinch sensor.
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Disconnect the LH liftgate pinch
sensor lower connector.
NoteThe connector is located next to the liftgate cinch actuator.
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Release the clip that attaches the LH
liftgate pinch sensor lower connector wiring harness to the liftgate.
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Disconnect the LH liftgate pinch
sensor upper connector, and then remove the pinch sensor from the vehicle.
Install
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Position the LH liftgate pinch sensor into the vehicle, and then connect the upper
connector.
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Install the clip that attaches the LH liftgate pinch sensor lower connector wiring
harness to the liftgate.
NoteMake sure the wiring harness clip is fully secure.
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Connect the LH liftgate pinch sensor lower connector.
NoteThe connector is located next to the liftgate cinch actuator.
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Install the clips (x6) to the LH tailgate pinch sensor.
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Install the LH rear liftgate active spoiler catch basin.
NoteInstall the LH rear catch basin into the center gap, slide it the LH side, and then rotate the catch base counterclockwise to secure it.
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Install a new fir tree clip that attaches the LH liftgate active spoiler catch basin
to the liftgate.
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Position the LH rear drain tube into the liftgate, and then secure the drain tube to
the basin.
NoteMake sure the end of the tube that connects to the LH liftgate catch basin is fully connected.
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Position the liftgate LH rear drain into the liftgate, and then push the drain
through the bottom of the liftgate hole.
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Install the bolts (x3) that attach the cinch actuator to the liftgate, and then
connect the connector.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10mm socket
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Install the LH rear active spoiler catch basin cover.
NoteRoute the LH liftgate speaker and tweeter harness back to the original position.
- Install the center liftgate bracket. See Bracket - Trim - Liftgate - Center (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH and RH liftgate tweeters. See Tweeter - Liftgate - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH and RH liftgate speakers. See Speaker - Liftgate - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the upper liftgate trim. 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).