15/08/2023 10:16:12

Carrier - Applique - Center Spine - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 12200052 3.84 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.
  1. Open all four doors
  2. Lower LH and RH front windows
  3. Move LH front seat backward
  4. Remove LH sunvisor bezel
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    6x clips, 5x tabs, Release clips, then slide bezel towards front of vehicle to release
  5. Remove bolts securing LH upper A-pillar to body
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Discard nut after removal
  6. Move LH upper A-pillar for access to headliner
  7. Remove screw securing LH front end of headliner to body
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    1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
  8. Move LH front seat forward
  9. Move LH front door seal away from B-pillar
  10. Release upper portion of LH lower B-pillar to LH upper B-pillar
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    5x clips
  11. Release LH upper B-pillar from body
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    3x clips, 2x magnets, 1x connector
  12. Move LH upper B-pillar aside
  13. Open liftgate
  14. Fold LH 3rd row seat back into down position
  15. Remove LH trunk sill side trim
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    4x clips, 1x datum
  16. Remove LH mid C-pillar trim
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    1x screw, T20, 2 Nm, 9x clips, 5x tabs
  17. Remove fasteners securing LH upper C-pillar trim to bracket
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    3x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T25, 3 Nm, Discard patch bolt after removal
  18. Remove LH upper C-pillar trim
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    6x clips, 1x datum
  19. Fold RH 3rd row seat back into down position
  20. Remove RH trunk sill side trim
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    4x clips, 1x datum
  21. Remove RH mid C-pillar trim
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    1x screw, T20, 2 Nm, 9x clips
  22. Remove fasteners securing RH upper C-pillar trim to bracket
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    3x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T25, 3 Nm, Discard patch bolt after removal
  23. Remove RH upper C-pillar trim
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    6x clips, 1x datum
  24. Open LH and RH side rear coat hooks
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    Push inward and release to open
  25. Remove bolts securing LH and RH rear coat hooks to body
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    2x screws, T20, 2.5 Nm
  26. Move RH front seat backward
  27. Remove RH sunvisor bezel
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    6x clips, 1x tab, Release clips, then slide bezel towards front of vehicle to release
  28. Remove bolts securing RH upper A-pillar to body
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Discard nut after removal
  29. Move RH A-pillar for access to headliner
  30. Remove screw securing RH front end of headliner to body
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    1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
  31. Move RH front seat forward
  32. Move RH front door seal away from B-pillar
  33. Release upper portion of RH lower B-pillar to RH upper B-pillar
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    5x clips
  34. Release RH upper B-pillar from body
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    4x clips, 1 magnet, 1x connector
  35. Move RH upper B-pillar aside
  36. Release front portion of headliner from body
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    11x clips
  37. Disconnect headliner from body harness
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    1x connector, Release red locking tab
  38. Release headliner from body
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    25x clips
  39. Remove headliner assembly from vehicle
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    Recommend assistance, Maneuver headliner past head rests and remove through LH or RH falcon wing door opening
  40. Disconnect ultrasonic sensor from center spine applique
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    1x connector, carefully release connector to ultrasonic sensor
  41. Remove connectors for LH and RH EM controllers
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    4x connectors, push tab inward to release
  42. Remove coaxial connector from center spine close out panel and separate connector
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    1x connector
  43. Remove bolts from center spine close out panel and lower closing plate slightly
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    8x bolts, 10mm, 3.5 Nm, Do not allow closing plate to hang on harness
  44. Release clips from center spine close out panel and remove closing panel
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    5x clips
  45. Remove LH falcon door lower garnish
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    9x V-clips, Replace any damaged or missing V-clips, Take care not to damage door trim panel during removal
  46. Remove LH upper falcon door trim
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    17x clips, 1x connector may be present on early production vehicles
  47. Remove LH falcon rear upper bracket
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    5x bolts, T25, 2.5 Nm, 4.0 Nm, 1x harness clip, Fastener count may vary
  48. Remove LH falcon front upper bracket
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    5x bolts, T25, 2.5 Nm, 4.0 Nm, 1x harness clip
  49. Remove LH upper outer falcon door middle trim
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    7x bolts, T25, 3.0 Nm, 4.0 Nm, Fastener count may vary
  50. Remove LH upper gap hider trim
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    4x clips
  51. Remove fastener securing the LH B-pillar racetrack to spine racetrack
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    1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm
  52. Remove the LH B-pillar racetrack from vehicle
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    22x clips, Start from the bottom and work your way up
  53. Remove fasteners securing the LH C-pillar racetrack to spine racetrack
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    1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm
  54. Remove the LH C-pillar racetrack from vehicle
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    21x clips, Start from the bottom and work your way up
  55. Remove the LH sill racetrack from vehicle
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    6x clips, Release sill racetrack from the rear and rotate upward, Then release 2x clips from B-pillar racetrack and remove sill racetrack
  56. Remove the LH falcon door primary strut covers
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    2x covers
  57. Remove the LH spine racetrack from vehicle
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    8x clips
  58. Remove LH rear door primary body side seal
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    2x rows of double sided tape, Pull seal sideways (inward) to remove as much tape as possible from the body, Shift seal up and over falcon door to fully remove
  59. Remove residual adhesive from body
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    Remove the majority of the residual adhesive with the eraser wheel then wipe with IPA, Removal may be more difficult when exposed to heat, Allow 1 minute dry time
  60. Lower LH falcon door
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    May need to assist the door to close
  61. Remove LH falcon door upper glass
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    10x nuts, 10mm, 6 Nm, Recommend assistance
  62. Place suitable protective cover on the 2nd row seats
  63. Enter vehicle and close LH falcon door from the inside
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    Access to roof top through upper falcon door opening
  64. Release center spine applique from vehicle
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    7x clips, Starting from the front use a hydro blade to cut through and work around applique assembly, Separate urethane from center spine applique, Partially lift the LH side of the applique to gain access to the RH side, Use glass cleaner to lubricate the blade, Carefully release the clips from applique and do not damage the seal on RH upper glass
  65. Remove excess urethane from roof, center spine applique carrier and prepare for installation
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    Clean roof surface area with IPA wipes, Allow 1 minute for dry time
  66. Open LH falcon wing door
  67. Remove screws securing LH center spine applique carrier onto roof-top of body
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
  68. Remove LH center spine applique carrier onto vehicle
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    2x clips, 2x screws, 8 mm, 3 Nm, Discard nuts after removal
  69. Install LH center spine applique carrier onto vehicle
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    2x clips, 2x screws, 8 mm, 3 Nm, Ensure clips are fully engaged onto the body, Install new nylon nuts
  70. Install screws securing LH center spine applique carrier onto roof-top of body
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    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
  71. Apply primer onto the roof and center spine applique carrier
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    Apply primer onto roof and center spine applique carrier following the urethane path
  72. Apply primer onto center spine applique assembly
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    Apply primer onto center spine applique following the urethane path
  73. Prepare caulking gun and urethane
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    Opening must be 8mm wide and 14mm tall
  74. Apply urethane to center spine applique following the primer patch
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    Fill any gaps in urethane to ensure consistent bead
  75. Enter vehicle and close LH falcon door from the inside
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    Access to roof top through upper falcon door opening
  76. Install center spine applique
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    7x clips, 1x connector, Align center spine applique onto vehicle, Connect the ultrasonic sensor, press down firmly and ensure all the clips are fully engaged, Recommend assistance
  77. Open LH rear falcon door partially
  78. Install LH falcon door upper glass
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    10x nuts, 10mm, 6 Nm, Recommend assistance
  79. Open LH falcon wing door
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    Adjust position as required
  80. Install LH upper gap hider trim
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    4x clips
  81. Position LH rear door primary body side seal for installation
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    Position flange in seal between primary hinges
  82. Install LH rear door primary body side seal to body
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    Set the inner seal tape first as it sits flat on the body seam, The inner tape should follow the body seam about 1cm from the edge, Then seat the outer seal tape and sill tape, Wet out the adhesive applying pressure along the entirety of the seal once set in desired position
  83. Install the LH spine racetrack to vehicle
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    8x clips
  84. Ensure the LH falcon door seal is seated behind the spine racetrack
  85. Install the LH falcon door primary strut covers
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    2x covers
  86. Install the LH sill racetrack
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    6x clips, Secure sill racetrack underneath B-pillar racetrack then rotate down and secure to sill
  87. Install the LH C-pillar racetrack
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    21x clips, Start from the top make sure the top of the racetrack is engaged with spine racetrack
  88. Install fastener securing the LH C-pillar racetrack to the spine racetrack
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    1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm
  89. Ensure falcon door seal is seated behind the LH C-pillar racetrack
  90. Install the LH B-pillar racetrack
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    22x clips, Start from the top make sure the top of the racetrack is engaged with spine racetrack
  91. Install fastener securing the LH B-pillar racetrack to the spine racetrack
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    1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm
  92. Ensure the LH falcon door seal is seated behind the B-pillar racetrack
  93. Install LH upper outer falcon door middle trim
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    7x bolts, T25, 3.0 Nm, 4.0 Nm, Fastener count may vary
  94. Install LH falcon front upper bracket
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    5x bolts, T25, 2.5 Nm, 4.0 Nm, 1x harness clip, Fastener count may vary
  95. Install LH falcon rear upper bracket
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    5x bolts, T25, 2.5 Nm, 4.0 Nm, 1x harness clip, Fastener count may vary
  96. Install LH upper falcon door trim
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    17x clips, Align strut cover first, 1x connector may be present on early production vehicles
  97. Install LH falcon door lower garnish
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    9x V-clips, 1x guide tab
  98. Attach clips to front of center spine close out panel
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    2x clips
  99. Reinstall closing center spine close out panel
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    8x bolts, 10mm, 3.5 Nm
  100. Reattach harnesses to center spine close out panel
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    3x clips
  101. Install connectors to EM controllers
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    4x connectors
  102. Position headliner assembly into vehicle for installation
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    Recommend assistance, Install through LH or RH falcon wing door opening, Maneuver headliner past head rests and position
  103. Engage rear portion of headliner to body
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    25x clips, Leave front portion disengaged to make headliner connection
  104. Connect headliner to body harness
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    1x connector, Engage red locking tab
  105. Engage front portion of headliner to body
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    11x clips
  106. Install screw securing RH front end of headliner to body
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    1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
  107. Install RH upper B-pillar to body
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    4x clips, 1 magnet, 1x connector, Replace clips if damaged
  108. Secure upper portion of RH lower B-pillar to RH upper B-pillar
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    5x clips
  109. Fully seat RH front door seal along RH B-pillar trims
  110. Move RH front seat backward
  111. Position RH upper A-pillar for installation
  112. Install bolts securing RH upper A-pillar to body
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Install new nut
  113. Install RH sunvisor bezel
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    6x clips, 1x tab, Insert tab and slide bezel towards rear of vehicle, then secure clips
  114. Move RH front seat to original position
  115. Install screws securing LH and RH rear coat hooks to body
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    2x screws, T20, 2.5 Nm
  116. Close LH and RH rear coat hooks
  117. Install RH upper C-pillar trim
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    6x clips, 1x datum
  118. Install fasteners securing RH upper C-pillar trim to bracket
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    3x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T25, 3 Nm, Install new patch bolt
  119. Install RH mid C-Pillar trim
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    1x screw, T20, 2 Nm, 9x clips
  120. Install RH trunk sill side trim
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    4x clips, 1x datum
  121. Raise RH 3rd row seat back into the upright position
  122. Install LH upper C-pillar trim
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    6x clips, 1x datum
  123. Install fasteners securing LH upper C-pillar trim to bracket
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    3x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T25, 2 Nm, Install new patch bolt
  124. Install LH mid C-pillar trim
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    9x clips, 5x tabs, 1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
  125. Install LH trunk sill side trim
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    4x clips, 1x datum
  126. Raise LH 3rd row seat back into the upright position
  127. Close liftgate
  128. Install screw securing LH front end of headliner to body
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    1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
  129. Install LH upper B-pillar to body
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    4x clips, 1 magnet, 1x connector, Replace clips if damaged
  130. Secure upper portion of LH lower B-pillar to LH upper B-pillar
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    5x clips, Replace clips if damaged
  131. Fully seat LH front door seal along LH B-pillar trims
  132. Move LH front seat backward
  133. Position LH upper A-pillar for installation
  134. Install bolts securing LH upper A-pillar to body
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Install new nut
  135. Install LH sunvisor bezel
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    6x clips, 5x tabs, Insert tabs and slide bezel towards rear of vehicle, then secure clips
  136. Verify BT, WiFi, and LTE are functioning properly
  137. Move LH front seat to original position
  138. Raise LH and RH front windows
  139. Close all four doors