2025-06-11

Tail Lamp - Liftgate (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1740030502 FRT 0.42 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.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Tail Lamp - Liftgate (Remove and Install) / Tail Lamp - Liftgate (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) that attach the lamp to the liftgate
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse
Nuts (x2) that attach the lamp to the liftgate
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse
Exterior bolts (x3) that attach the lamp to the liftgate
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse

Install

  1. Install the tail lamp assembly to the liftgate. See Tail Lamp - Liftgate (Remove and Install).
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    Note
    When replacing the part, since the tail light assembly comes with a new camera, there is no need to install the camera onto the tail light. Simply connect the rear-facing camera connector.
  2. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  3. Place the vehicle in Service Mode by using the touchscreen. See Service Mode.
  4. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway (Unlock).
  5. On the touchscreen, tap the Service Mode "wrench" (at the bottom of the touchscreen UI), and then tap Driver Assist > Cameras > Clear Camera Calibration, select RearView in the Camera Selection drop list, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  6. Locally connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  7. In Toolbox 3.0, perform the following steps.
    1. Click the Actions tab, type "Calibration Mode" into the search field, click PROC_DAS_X_ENTER-CALIBRATION-MODEvia Toolbox: (link), click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
    2. Click the Actions tab, type "Back Up" into the search field, click PING-HTTP_DAS_X_BACKUP-CAMERA-SCRIPTvia Toolbox: (link), change the timeout to 100, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
    3. Click the Actions tab, type "Calibration Mode" into the search field, click PROC_DAS_X_EXIT-CALIBRATION-MODEvia Toolbox: (link), click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  8. Disconnect the laptop.
  9. Press and hold the Exit Service Mode button on the UI to exit Service Mode Plus.
  10. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.