2025-03-12

Liftgate (Remove and Install)

Correction code 1010020401 FRT 0.40 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: Liftgate (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the liftgate harness ground bolt to the liftgate
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Replace 1128269-00-A
Bolts (x4) that attach the liftgate to the vehicle
24 Nm (17.7 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Use a telescoping hood prop to support the liftgate.
  3. Remove the rear headliner. See Rear Headliner (Remove and Replace).
  4. Carefully release the clip and location pin that attach the RH rear edge of the headliner to the vehicle.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    This is to gain access to the liftgate harness connectors.
  5. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the liftgate harness ground bolt to the liftgate.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  6. Disconnect the liftgate harness connectors (x3).
  7. Release the RH rear liftgate grommet from the body.
  8. Apply masking tape around the liftgate and liftgate hinge to mark the installation positioning.
  9. Place shop towels on the LH and RH side liftgate jambs.
  10. Release the spring clips (x2) that attach the LH and RH power strut upper ball studs to the liftgate, and then lay the struts down on the door jamb.
    Figure 1. LH shown, RH similar
  11. Remove the telescoping hood prop.
  12. With assistance, remove the bolts (x4) that attach the liftgate to the vehicle, and then place the liftgate on a stand.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket

Install

  1. With assistance, position the liftgate onto the vehicle, and then hand-tighten the bolts (x4) that attach the liftgate to the vehicle.
  2. Install the spring clips (x2) that attach the LH and RH power strut upper ball studs to the liftgate.
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    Note
    Make sure that the spring clip has been reset.
    Figure 2. LH shown, RH similar
  3. Route the liftgate harness through the access hole, and then install the grommet to the body.
  4. Connect the liftgate harness connectors (x3).
  5. Install a new bolt that attaches the liftgate harness ground bolt to the liftgate.
    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  6. Install the clip and location pin that attach the RH rear edge of the headliner to the vehicle.
  7. Install the rear headliner. See Rear Headliner (Remove and Replace).
  8. Close the liftgate to check gap/flush. With assistance, perform adjustment as necessary to the hinge bolts and trunk striker.
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    Note
    Refer to CVIS for latest specifications.
  9. Open the liftgate.
  10. Tighten the bolts (x4) that attach the liftgate to the vehicle.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  11. Remove the masking tapes from the vehicle.
  12. Close the liftgate.