2025-03-12

Panel - Rear End (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1010060202 FRT 0.72 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:Panel - Rear End (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the rear end panel to the body
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse
Lower trunk assembly rear center bolt
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Replace 1784125-00-A
Lower trunk assembly rear side bolts (x2)
24 Nm (17.7 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Place the vehicle on the 2-post lift.
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    Ensure the vehicle is not charging.
  2. Remove both rear fender garnishes. See Garnish - Fender - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the trunk tub. See Trunk Tub (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove and discard the rear center bolt from the lower trunk assembly.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  5. Remove the rear side bolts (x2) from the lower trunk assembly.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  6. Remove the rear fascia and diffuser assembly. See Assembly - Fascia and Diffuser - Rear (Remove and Install).
  7. Remove rear bumper beam from the vehicle. See Rear Bumper Beam (Remove and Replace)
  8. Remove rear fascia center bracket from the vehicle. See Bracket - Center - Rear Fascia (Remove and Replace)
  9. Remove liftgate striker from the vehicle. See Striker - Liftgate (Remove and Replace)
  10. Remove bolts (x2) that attach the rear end panel to the body.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  11. Slide outward to remove the rear end panel from the rear of the vehicle.

Install

  1. Align the holes (x2) on the rear end panel to the locating pins (x2) on the body to install the panel.
  2. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the rear end panel to the body.
    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  3. Install rear fascia center bracket to the vehicle. See Bracket - Center - Rear Fascia (Remove and Replace).
  4. Install rear bumper beam to the vehicle. See Rear Bumper Beam (Remove and Replace).
  5. Install the rear fascia and diffuser assembly. See Assembly - Fascia and Diffuser - Rear (Remove and Install).
  6. Install a new rear center bolt to the lower trunk assembly.
    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  7. Install the rear side bolts (x2) from the lower trunk assembly.
    24 Nm (17.7 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  8. Install the trunk tub. See Trunk Tub (Remove and Replace).
  9. Install liftgate striker to the vehicle. See Striker - Liftgate (Remove and Replace).