2025-09-11
Harness - Liftgate - LH (Remove and Replace)
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.
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NOTE: See to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.
Warning
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. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.
Note
This procedure applies to Model S vehicles manufactured between April 2016 and January
2021.
- 2025-09-11: Released new procedure.
- Open both rear doors
- Lower LH rear window
- Fold 60 seatback into down position
- Fold 40 seatback into down position
- Open liftgate
- Remove parcel shelf
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Remove upper liftgate trim
Note4x clips, Replace any damaged clips
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Remove liftgate LH side trim panel
Note3x clips, Replace any damaged clips
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Remove liftgate RH side trim panel
Note3x clips, Replace any damaged clips
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Remove pull cups from lower liftgate trim assembly
Note1x connector, If equipped with power liftgate
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Remove screws securing lower liftgate trim to body
Note2x screws, T20, 3 Nm
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Remove lower liftgate trim
Note10x clips, 4x connectors, Number of connections may vary, Take care not to damage connectors when releasing trim
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Remove bolt securing liftgate grounding terminals
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 9 Nm, 2x ground terminals
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Remove clips securing LH liftgate harness to body
Note4x clips
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Disconnect rear view camera
Note1x connector, 1x clip
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Disconnect FM/DAB amplifier
Note2x connectors, 1x clip
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Disconnect AM/FM/RKE amplifier
Note2x connectors, 2x clips
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Release LH liftgate harness grommet from body
Note1x grommet
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Disconnect GPS antenna from LH liftgate harness
NoteRemove tape as needed
- Route LH liftgate harness through grommet hole
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Remove LH rear C-pillar trim
Note1x screw, T25, 3 Nm, 4x clips
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Remove LH C-pillar upper trim
Note4x clips
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Release rear of headliner and lower
Note5x clips, 3x Velcro strips
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Remove the LH side rear seat bolster from the vehicle
Note1x clip, Release clip from the rear, Do not pull the bolster because of risk of bending
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Separate the upper section of the LH C-Pillar from the lower C-Pillar
Note4x clips
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Release clips securing the LH lower C-Pillar
Note2x clips
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Remove bolt securing liftgate grounding terminal
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 9 Nm, 1x ground terminal
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Disconnect LH liftgate harness
connectors
Note5x connectors, 2x cable ties
- Release zip ties from LH liftgate harness
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Remove LH liftgate harness
Note1x grommet, Release body grommet then route harness through body hole
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Install LH body wire harness grommet
Note1x grommet, Route harness through body hole then secure body grommet
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Secure zip ties onto LH liftgate harness
NoteHold the harness branches together for easier installation
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Route LH liftgate harness through grommet hole
NoteUse zip ties as needed
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Connect GPS antenna onto LH liftgate harness
Note1x connector, apply tape as needed
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Secure LH liftgate harness grommet onto body
Note1x grommet, Apply P-80 onto grommet for easier fit, Make sure its fully installed
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Install clips securing LH liftgate harness to body
Note4x clips
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Connect rear view camera
Note1x connector 1x clip
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Install liftgate grounding terminals
Note2x bolt, 10mm, 9 Nm, 2x ground terminals
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Connect FM/DAB amplifier
Note2x connectors, 1x clip
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Connect AM/FM/RKE amplifier
Note2x connectors, 2x clips
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Connect lift gate harness connector
Note4x connectors , 2x connector
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Install body ground terminal
Note1x bolt, 10mm, 9 Nm, 1x ground terminal
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Install rear portion of headliner into position and clip into place
Note5x clips, 3x Velcro strips, Replace any damaged or missing clips
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Install LH C-pillar upper trim
Note4x clips
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Install LH rear C-pillar trim
Note1x screw, T25, 3 Nm, 4x clips
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Install lower liftgate trim
Note10x clips, 4x connectors, Number of connections may vary, Replace any damaged clips
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Install RH side liftgate trim
Note3x clips, Replace any damaged clips
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Install LH side liftgate trim
Note3x clips, Replace any damaged clips
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Install upper liftgate trim
Note4x clips, Replace any damaged clips
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Install liftgate pull cups into rear liftgate
Note1x connector, If equipped with power liftgate
- Install parcel shelf
- Close liftgate
- Fold 40 seatback into vertical position
- Fold 60 seatback into vertical position
- Raise LH rear window
- Close both rear doors