2025-03-12

Assembly - Harness - Liftgate - Global (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1710030202 FRT 0.25 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 wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Assembly - Harness - Liftgate - Global (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Liftgate harness ground bolts
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 10 mm deep socket
 Replace

Self-tapping tri-lobular bolt

1128269-00-A

Remove

  1. Remove the rear headliner. See Rear Headliner (Remove and Replace).
  2. Release the RH rear section of the headliner assembly to access the connector.
  3. Remove the liftgate harness ground bolt from the body and discard it.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 10 mm deep socket
  4. Disconnect the liftgate harness connectors (x3) from the body harness.
  5. Release the RH rear liftgate harness grommet from the body.
  6. Remove the liftgate lower trim. See Liftgate Lower Trim - Rear Speaker (Remove and Replace).
  7. Disconnect the backlite glass heater positive connector.
  8. Disconnect the center high mounted brake light connector.
  9. Disconnect the cinch latch connector.
  10. Disconnect the liftgate extend harness connectors (x2).
  11. Remove the liftgate harness ground bolt from the liftgate assembly and discard it.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 10 mm deep socket
  12. Release the clips (x11) that attach the liftgate harness to the liftgate assembly.
  13. Remove the liftgate harness and the harness grommet from the liftgate assembly.

Install

  1. Install the liftgate harness and the harness grommet to the liftgate assembly.
  2. Install the clips (x11) that attach the liftgate harness to the liftgate assembly.
  3. Install a new liftgate harness ground bolt to the liftgate assembly.
    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 10 mm deep socket
  4. Connect the liftgate extend harness connectors (x2).
  5. Connect the cinch latch connector.
  6. Connect the center high mounted brake light connector.
  7. Connect the backlite glass heater positive connector.
  8. Insert the liftgate harness into the body and install the grommet.
  9. Connect the liftgate harness connectors (x3).
  10. Install a new liftgate harness ground bolt to the body.
    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 10 mm deep socket
  11. Install the RH rear portion of the headliner into position and clip it into place.
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    Note
    Seat the trunk seal to the edge of the trim.
  12. Install the rear headliner. See Rear Headliner (Remove and Replace).
  13. Install the liftgate lower trim. See Liftgate Lower Trim - Rear Speaker (Remove and Replace).