Backlight Glass (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 10204002 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
- Open the LH front door.
- Lower the LH front window.
- Open the liftgate.
- 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 liftgate upper trim. See Trim - Upper - Liftgate (Remove and Replace).
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Remove the RH active spoiler catch
basin cover. See Cover - Catch Basin - Active Spoiler - LH (Remove and Replace).
NoteRelease the harness from the catch basin cover.
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Release the clip that attaches the
CHMSL lamp harness connector to the liftgate, and then disconnect the connector.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Clip pry tool
- Remove the LH active spoiler catch basin cover. See Cover - Catch Basin - Active Spoiler - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Disconnect the LH and RH defroster
grid and antenna connectors (x4).
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Plastic trim tool
- Close the liftgate.
- Remove the spoiler applique. See Applique - Spoiler (Remove and Install).
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Remove the screws (x4) that attach the
passive spoiler assembly to the vehicle, and then remove the spoiler from the
vehicle.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 6 in extension
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Torx T30 socket
- Open the liftgate.
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Remove the push clips (x2) that attach
the LH upper pinch strip to the vehicle.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Pocket screwdriver
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Disconnect the LH upper rear liftgate
pinch strip harness connector.
NotePosition the connector out of the way, and then tape the connector to the liftgate.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Masking tape
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Remove the upper liftgate glass
seal.
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Use the equalizer blade to cut the
adhesive on the top portion of the backlight glass.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Equalizer blade - 1083427-00-A
- Safety glasses
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Cut an appropriate length of square
wire.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Diagonal cutters
- Safety glasses
- T-Handles - 1078806-00-A
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Insert the wire starter through the
adhesive near one of the upper backlight glass corners, pull the wire through, and then
remove the wire starter from the backlight glass.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Wire starter - 1080619-00-A
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With an assistant inside the vehicle,
close the liftgate.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Safety glasses
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Connect the T-handles to the
wire.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T-Handles - 1078806-00-A
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Apply masking tape around the backlight glass to prevent damage to the body during
glass removal.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Masking tape
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Use the T-handles to cut the urethane
that attaches the backlight glass to the liftgate.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Plastic trim tool
- Safety glasses
- T-Handles - 1078806-00-A
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With assistance, attach the suction
cups to the backlight glass, and then carefully remove the glass from the
liftgate.
NotePosition the suction cups on each side of the glass.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Double suction cup handle - 1080599-00-A
- Portable bench - 1054720-00-A
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Use IPA wipes to clean and remove any
remaining adhesive from the backlight glass frame.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- IPA wipes
- Winged scraper set - 1080601-00-A
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Remove any remaining masking tape from
the liftgate.
Install
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With assistance, remove the new
backlight glass from the packaging, and then place the glass on a portable bench.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Portable bench - 1054720-00-A
- Retractable blade knife
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Use IPA wipes to clean the urethane
path on the backlight glass. Allow 1 minute dry time.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- IPA wipes
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Apply primer on the backlight
glass.
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Prepare the caulking gun and
urethane.
NoteUrethane opening must be 8mm wide and 14mm tall.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Caulk and adhesive gun - 1080593-00-A
- Retractable blade knife
- Tape measure metric/inch
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Apply the urethane on the backlight
glass following the primer path.
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With assistance, attach the suction cups to the backlight glass, and then carefully
install the glass on the liftgate.
NotePosition the suction cups on each side of the glass.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Double suction cup handle - 1080599-00-A
- Portable bench - 1054720-00-A
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Check gap and flush measurements and
adjust as necessary.
NoteRefer to CVIS for current gap and flush specifications.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Gap and flush tool
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Apply masking tape on the backlight
glass and the liftgate while the urethane cures.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Masking tape
- Remove the suction cups from the backlight glass.
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Position the passive spoiler assembly on the vehicle, and then install the screws
(x4) that attach the spoiler to the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 6 in extension
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Torx T30 socket
- Install the spoiler applique. See Applique - Spoiler (Remove and Install).
- Open the liftgate.
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Connect the LH and RH defroster grid and antenna connectors (x4).
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Connect the CHMSL lamp harness connector, and then install the clip that attaches the
connector to the liftgate.
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Install the RH active spoiler catch basin cover. See Cover - Catch Basin - Active Spoiler - LH (Remove and Replace).
NoteInstall the harness on the catch basin cover.
- Install the LH active spoiler catch basin cover. See Cover - Catch Basin - Active Spoiler - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the liftgate upper 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).
- Close the liftgate.
- Raise the LH front window.
- Close the LH front door.