2025-10-02

Windshield and Body Glass - Rear Quarter Glass - LH (Model Y Standard) (Remove and Install)

Correction code NEW 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautionsfor safe and healthy working practices.

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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.
  • 2025-10-01: Released new procedure.

Remove

  1. Open LH rear door
  2. Lower LH rear window
  3. Remove LH rear body primary seal
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    Start near the lower left corner of quarter glass, pull out primary seal by work your way to fully release from vehicle
  4. Open liftgate
  5. Fold 2nd row 60 seatback down
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    Via seat switch or manual tether, Protect seat back upholstery if necessary
  6. Partially remove LH trunk side trim
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    9x clips, Release only upper section of trim, Use caution to avoid straining 12v socket harness at rear of trim, All clips and datums shown in image for clarity
  7. Remove LH upper C-pillar trim
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    7x clips, 5x datums, 2x tabs, 1x release cable, Release chargeport manual release cable from trim, Allow trim to rest on trunk floor
  8. Break datums on LH rear quarter glass
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    3x datums
  9. Remove LH rear quarter glass seal
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    1x clip
  10. Clean exterior around area of LH rear quarter glass
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    Allow to dry for at least 1 minute
  11. Apply tape around LH rear quarter glass area to protect body and paint
  12. Cut length of square wire to use with T-handles
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    Make sure there's adequate wire
  13. Insert square wire into T-handles
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    2x t-handles, Insert wire through center pin then bend tip of wire to secure in center pin hole
  14. Wrap square wire around rear edge of LH rear quarter glass between body and seal
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    Use trim tool to help guide wire between bright molding and quarter glass
  15. Cut LH rear quarter glass from body and remove
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    Use sawing motion to cut through urethane, please assist if need
  16. Clean remaining urethane from body
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    Ensure remaining glass adhesive is 1mm or less in thickness
  17. Wipe urethane path on LH rear quarter glass surface with IPA
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    Allow time to dry
  18. Remove masking tape from rear quarter glass area
  19. Wipe urethane path with IPA wipes on body
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    Allow IPA to dry for at least 1 minute
  20. Close LH rear door

Install

  1. Apply primer to urethane path on LH rear quarter glass
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    Allow primer to dry for at least 1 minute
  2. Apply primer to urethane path and any areas where the paint was damaged during removal of quarter glass
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    Allow primer to dry for at least 1 minute
  3. Prepare caulking gun and urethane
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    Opening must be 8mm wide and 13mm tall
  4. Apply urethane to LH rear quarter glass following primer path
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    Verify urethane beads are married to avoid NVH issues
  5. Install LH rear quarter glass to body
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    1x clip, Slide bright molding clip into upper bright trim, Verify datums are aligned to body holes then install LH rear quarter glass to body, Verify datums and seal clip are fully seated, Apply presure to LH rear quarter glass
  6. Apply tape to secure LH rear quarter glass to vehicle while drying
  7. Install LH upper C-pillar trim
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    7x clips, 5x datums, 2x tabs, 1x release cable, Secure chargeport manual release cable to trim, Feed seat belt through the trim if removed, Seat trunk seal to edge of trim
  8. Secure LH trunk side trim
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    9x clips, Secure upper section of trim, Ensure trim is fully seated, All clips and datums shown in image for clarity
  9. Return 2nd row 60 seatback to vertical position
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    Via seat switch or manual tether, Remove seatback protection if necessary
  10. Close liftgate
  11. Install LH rear body primary seal
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    Place seam on primary seal is even with B-Pillar top end, and start here follow clockwise to install primary seal to vehicle, Apply pressure to fully seat, Verify seal is seated properly on all trim panels and headliner
  12. Raise LH rear window