2025-09-11

Harness - Liftgate - LH (Remove and Replace)

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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. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.
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This procedure applies to Model S vehicles manufactured between April 2016 and January 2021.
  • 2025-09-11: Released new procedure.
  1. Open both rear doors
  2. Lower LH rear window
  3. Fold 60 seatback into down position
  4. Fold 40 seatback into down position
  5. Open liftgate
  6. Remove parcel shelf
  7. Remove upper liftgate trim
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    4x clips, Replace any damaged clips
  8. Remove liftgate LH side trim panel
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    3x clips, Replace any damaged clips
  9. Remove liftgate RH side trim panel
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    3x clips, Replace any damaged clips
  10. Remove pull cups from lower liftgate trim assembly
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    1x connector, If equipped with power liftgate
  11. Remove screws securing lower liftgate trim to body
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    2x screws, T20, 3 Nm
  12. Remove lower liftgate trim
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    10x clips, 4x connectors, Number of connections may vary, Take care not to damage connectors when releasing trim
  13. Remove bolt securing liftgate grounding terminals
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 9 Nm, 2x ground terminals
  14. Remove clips securing LH liftgate harness to body
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    4x clips
  15. Disconnect rear view camera
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    1x connector, 1x clip
  16. Disconnect FM/DAB amplifier
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    2x connectors, 1x clip
  17. Disconnect AM/FM/RKE amplifier
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    2x connectors, 2x clips
  18. Release LH liftgate harness grommet from body
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    1x grommet
  19. Disconnect GPS antenna from LH liftgate harness
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    Remove tape as needed
  20. Route LH liftgate harness through grommet hole
  21. Remove LH rear C-pillar trim
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    1x screw, T25, 3 Nm, 4x clips
  22. Remove LH C-pillar upper trim
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    4x clips
  23. Release rear of headliner and lower
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    5x clips, 3x Velcro strips
  24. Remove the LH side rear seat bolster from the vehicle
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    1x clip, Release clip from the rear, Do not pull the bolster because of risk of bending
  25. Separate the upper section of the LH C-Pillar from the lower C-Pillar
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    4x clips
  26. Release clips securing the LH lower C-Pillar
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    2x clips
  27. Remove bolt securing liftgate grounding terminal
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 9 Nm, 1x ground terminal
  28. Disconnect LH liftgate harness connectors
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    5x connectors, 2x cable ties
  29. Release zip ties from LH liftgate harness
  30. Remove LH liftgate harness
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    1x grommet, Release body grommet then route harness through body hole
  31. Install LH body wire harness grommet
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    1x grommet, Route harness through body hole then secure body grommet
  32. Secure zip ties onto LH liftgate harness
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    Hold the harness branches together for easier installation
  33. Route LH liftgate harness through grommet hole
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    Use zip ties as needed
  34. Connect GPS antenna onto LH liftgate harness
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    1x connector, apply tape as needed
  35. Secure LH liftgate harness grommet onto body
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    1x grommet, Apply P-80 onto grommet for easier fit, Make sure its fully installed
  36. Install clips securing LH liftgate harness to body
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    4x clips
  37. Connect rear view camera
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    1x connector 1x clip
  38. Install liftgate grounding terminals
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    2x bolt, 10mm, 9 Nm, 2x ground terminals
  39. Connect FM/DAB amplifier
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    2x connectors, 1x clip
  40. Connect AM/FM/RKE amplifier
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    2x connectors, 2x clips
  41. Connect lift gate harness connector
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    4x connectors , 2x connector
  42. Install body ground terminal
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 9 Nm, 1x ground terminal
  43. Install rear portion of headliner into position and clip into place
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    5x clips, 3x Velcro strips, Replace any damaged or missing clips
  44. Install LH C-pillar upper trim
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    4x clips
  45. Install LH rear C-pillar trim
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    1x screw, T25, 3 Nm, 4x clips
  46. Install lower liftgate trim
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    10x clips, 4x connectors, Number of connections may vary, Replace any damaged clips
  47. Install RH side liftgate trim
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    3x clips, Replace any damaged clips
  48. Install LH side liftgate trim
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    3x clips, Replace any damaged clips
  49. Install upper liftgate trim
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    4x clips, Replace any damaged clips
  50. Install liftgate pull cups into rear liftgate
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    1x connector, If equipped with power liftgate
  51. Install parcel shelf
  52. Close liftgate
  53. Fold 40 seatback into vertical position
  54. Fold 60 seatback into vertical position
  55. Raise LH rear window
  56. Close both rear doors