Seal - Body - Side - Rear - Primary - LH (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 11700502 2.76 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 all the doors and lower the front windows.
- Remove the LH upper rear door glass assembly. See Door Glass Assembly - Rear - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH sun visor bezel A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Remove the bolts (x2), screw, and nut
that attach the LH upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.
NoteDiscard the nut after removal.NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 2 in extension
- 10 mm hex
- 13 mm hex
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Torx T20 socket
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Move the LH upper A-pillar trim for
access to the headliner.
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Remove the screw that attaches the LH
front end of the headliner to the vehicle.
NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 2 in extension
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Torx T20 socket
- Move the LH front seat forward.
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Release the LH front door seal from
the B-pillar trim.
- Remove the LH front door sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH rear door sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH lower B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Release the clips (x3) and magnets
(x2) that attach the LH upper B-pillar trim to the B-pillar, and then disconnect the LH
falcon wing door button electrical connector.
NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Clip pry tool
- Plastic trim tool
- Pocket screwdriver
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Move the LH upper B-pillar trim
aside.
- Open the liftgate.
- Fold the LH 3rd row seat back into the down position.
- Remove the LH side rear trunk garnish. See Garnish - Rear Trunk - Side - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH mid C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Open the LH and RH side rear coat
hooks.
NotePush the coat hooks inward, and then release to open.
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Remove the screws that attach the LH
and RH rear coat hooks to the body.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T20 socket
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Release the clips (x11) that attach
the LH side of the headliner to the body, and then partially release the headliner from
the body.
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Remove the screw that attaches the LH
front racetrack trim to the spine racetrack.
NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Torx T20 socket
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Starting at the bottom of the LH front
racetrack trim and working upwards, release the clips (x22) that attach the racetrack
trim to the vehicle, and then remove the trim from the vehicle.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Clip pry tool
- Plastic trim tool
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Remove the screw that secures the LH
rear racetrack trim to the spine racetrack.
NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Torx T20 socket
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Release the clips (x21) that attach
the LH rear racetrack trim to the vehicle, and then remove the trim from the
vehicle.
NoteRelease the clips from the bottom of the trim first, and then work towards the top.NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Clip pry tool
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Release the clips (x6) that attach the
inboard side of the LH lower racetrack trim to the vehicle, rotate the trim upwards to
release the clips (x2) that attach the trim to the lower B-pillar racetrack bracket, and
then remove the trim from the vehicle.
NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Plastic trim tool
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Remove the LH falcon wing door primary
strut covers (x2).
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Release the clips (x8) that attach the
LH upper racetrack trim to the vehicle, and then remove the trim from the vehicle.
NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Clip pry tool
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Release the LH primary rear side body
seal from the body, and then remove the seal from the vehicle.
NotePull the seal inward to remove as much tape as possible from the body. Shift the seal up and over the LH rear door to fully remove it.
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Remove residual adhesive from the
body.
NoteRemove the majority of the residual adhesive with the an eraser wheel, and then wipe with IPA.NoteRemoval may be more difficult when exposed to heat.NoteAllow 1 minute of dry time.
Install
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Position the LH primary rear side body
seal for installation.
NotePosition flange in seal between the primary hinges.
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Set the inner seal tape on the LH
primary rear side body seal first, and then seat the outer seal tape and sill tape.,
NoteThe inner tape should follow the body seam about 1cm from the edge.NoteWet out the adhesive applying pressure along the entirety of the seal once it is set in desired position.
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Position the LH upper racetrack trim
on the vehicle, and then install the clips (x8) that attach the trim to the
vehicle.
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Ensure that the LH falcon wing door
seal is seated behind the LH upper racetrack trim.
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Install the LH falcon wing door
primary strut covers (x2).
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Position the LH lower racetrack trim
on the vehicle, install the clips (x2) that attach the trim to the lower B-pillar
racetrack bracket, and then rotate the trim downwards to install the clips (x6) that
attach the trim to the vehicle.
- Install the LH rear racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH front racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Install the clips (x11) that attach
the LH headliner to the vehicle.
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Install the screws (x2) that attach
the LH and RH rear coat hooks to the vehicle.NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Torx T20 socket
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Close the LH and RH side rear coat
hooks.
- Install the LH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH mid C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH side rear trunk garnish. See Garnish - Rear Trunk - Side - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Move the LH 3rd row seat to original position.
- Close the liftgate.
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Install the screw that attaches the LH
front end of the headliner to the vehicle.NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 2 in extension
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Torx T20 socket
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Connect the LH falcon wing door button
electrical connector, and then install the clips (x3) and magnets (x2) that attach the
LH upper B-pillar trim to the B-pillar.
NoteReplace the clips if damaged.
- Install the LH lower B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH rear sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH front sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Fully seat the LH front door seal on
the B-pillar trim.
- Move the LH front seat rearward.
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Position the LH upper A-pillar trim
for installation.
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Install the bolts (x2) that attach the
LH upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 2 in extension
- 10 mm hex
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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Install the screw that attaches the LH
upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Torx T20 socket
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Install the nut that attaches the LH
upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.NoteInstall a new nut.NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 2 in extension
- 13 mm hex
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Install the LH sun visor bezel A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Move LH front seat to original position
- Close the LH rear door.
- Install the LH upper rear door glass assembly. See Door Glass Assembly - Rear - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Raise the front windows and close all the doors.