2025-09-11

Harness - Liftgate (LH) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 17104502 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 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. See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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Note
This procedure applies to Model S vehicles manufactured before April 2016.

Removal

  1. Open both rear doors and lower the LH window.
  2. Fold the 2nd row seatbacks down.
  3. Remove the parcel shelf.
  4. Remove the upper rear window liftgate finisher. See Finisher - Liftgate - Rear Window - Upper (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the LH and RH side rear window liftgate finisher. See Finisher - Liftgate - Rear Window - Side - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the lower rear window liftgate finisher. See Finisher - Liftgate - Rear Window - Lower (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the bolt (torque 9 Nm) that attaches the grounding terminals to the liftgate.
  8. Remove the clips (x4) that attach the liftgate harness to the liftgate.
  9. Disconnect the rearview camera connector, and then release the clip that attaches the rearview camera harness to the liftgate.
  10. Disconnect the connectors (x2) from the FM/DAB amplifier, and then release the clip that attaches the amplifier harness to the liftgate.
  11. Disconnect the connectors (x2) from the AM/FM/RKE amplifier, and then release the clips (x2) that attach the amplifier harness to the liftgate.
  12. Release the liftgate harness grommet at the LH side of the liftgate.
  13. Disconnect the GPS antenna connector from the liftgate harness.
  14. Route the harness through the grommet hole.
  15. Remove the LH rear C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  16. Remove the LH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  17. Release the clips (x4) and Velcro strips (x3) that attach the rear of the headliner, and then lower the rear of the headliner.
  18. Disconnect the liftgate harness connectors (x5), and then feed the connectors through the body hole.
  19. Remove the bolt (9 Nm) that attaches the liftgate ground terminal to the liftgate.
  20. Remove the liftgate harness from the vehicle.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.