2026-01-05

Drive Cable - Panoramic Roof - 2nd Generation - RH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 24104202 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. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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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.
  • 2026-01-05: Released new procedure.
  1. Open RH front door
  2. Lower RH front window
  3. Fully open sliding glass
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    Need to press "Open" twice to fully open
  4. Remove bolts securing sliding glass to vehicle
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    4x bolts, T25, 5 Nm, Discard patch bolts
  5. Remove sliding glass from vehicle
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    Recommend assistance
  6. Gently lift up the rear section of RH side roof applique to release clips and remove RH roof applique
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    6x clips, Place applique in a safe area to avoid damage
  7. Add a mark to underside of RH applique to indicate that it has been removed
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    The 2nd generation side applique can only be removed and reinstalled 10 times before it must be replaced due to damage to the clips, If there are already 9 or more marks on the underside of the applique, replace it
  8. Move panoramic sliding glass front links fully forward
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    Pull links forward with hooked pick
  9. Moving panoramic slide glass rear links fully forward through MCU
  10. Open glove box
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    Release button on RH side of MCU bezel
  11. Remove RH instrument panel lower assembly
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    13x clips
  12. Remove glove box lower trim
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    6x clips
  13. Remove glove box from IP carrier
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    6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 3x connectors
  14. Remove RH IP side cover
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    3x clips, 1x connector
  15. Remove RH middle A-pillar trim
  16. Open hood
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    Via Controls > Front Trunk
  17. Power off vehicle via UI
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    Via Controls > Safety > Power Off
  18. Remove rear underhood apron
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    8x clips
  19. Remove LH underhood apron
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    9x clips, (*Use this step for Model S Refresh procedures)
  20. Remove RH underhood apron
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    9x clips
  21. Release primary and secondary drain tubes from cabin intake duct assembly
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    2x hoses
  22. Release cabin intake duct assembly from cowl panel
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    3x push clips
  23. Remove cabin intake duct assembly
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    2x clips, one on each side
  24. Remove HEPA filter outlet duct
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    Lift up, Pull towards front of vehicle, Then rotate clockwise
  25. Disconnect 12V negative terminal and First Responder Loop
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    1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector, Wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting modules or HV components
  26. Remove bolts securing RH roof motor
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    3x patch bolts, T25, 5 Nm, Discard after removal
  27. Separate RH roof motor from motor block
  28. Remove RH stop screw
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    1x screw, T30, 6.5 Nm, 1x stop bracket
  29. Remove RH rear link
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    Pull link rearward, You may need to use a bigger hook and pull more aggressively
  30. Remove RH panoramic roof drive cable
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    Cable my get stuck where stop screw was installed, Apply good amount of force to remove
  31. Install RH panoramic roof drive cable
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    Leave enough slack to install link
  32. Install RH rear link
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    Connect cable to link
  33. Install RH stop screw
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    1x screw, T30, 6 Nm
  34. Position RH roof motor onto motor block
  35. Install bolts securing RH roof motor onto motor block
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    3x patch bolts, T25, 5 Nm, Install new patch bolts
  36. Connect First Responder Loop and 12V negative terminal
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    1x connector, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, Connect First Responder Loop first
  37. Install HEPA filter outlet duct
  38. Install cabin intake duct assembly
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    2x tabs, One on each side
  39. Install cabin intake duct assembly to cowl panel
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    3x push clips
  40. Install primary and secondary drain tubes to cabin intake duct assembly
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    2x hoses
  41. Install LH underhood apron
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    9x clips
  42. Install RH underhood apron
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    9x clips
  43. Install rear underhood apron
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    8x clips
  44. Close hood
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    Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
  45. Install glove box into vehicle
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    3x connectors, 6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
  46. Install RH instrument panel lower assembly
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    13x clips
  47. Install lower glove box trim panel
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    6x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to installation
  48. Install RH lower A-pillar trim
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    4x clips, The number of clips securing the a pillar sill trim varies depending on vehicle production date, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to re-installing sill trim
  49. Install RH IP side cover
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    3x clips, 1x connector
  50. Move panoramic rear links into original position
  51. Move panoramic front links into original position
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    2x links
  52. Place sliding glass into position on vehicle
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    Recommend assistance
  53. Install bolts securing sliding glass to vehicle
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    4x bolts, T25, 5 Nm, Install new patch bolts
  54. Connect laptop to vehicle with a tethered Ethernet connection via Toolbox 3
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    1x connector, 2x clips, Newer models will access connector below MCU with cubby removed, Older models will access port at LH side of IP with end cap removedOpen Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to vehicle: https://toolbox.teslamotors.com, Select connection status icon at top right corner and select Connect Locally (icon will turn green when vehicle is connected), Local connection will enable service mode plus on display
  55. Select ‘Actions’ tab and search for ‘Calibrate Sunroof’
  56. Select ‘Calibrate sunroof’, click ‘Run’, and allow routine to complete
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    Roof will fully close, then fully open
  57. Disconnect Toolbox from vehicle and install cubby under MCU
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    1x connector, 2x clips, Ensure diagnostic cables are tucked into appropriate position then engage cubby
  58. Operate sliding glass and verify that glass does not shudder while opening or closing
  59. Raise RH front window
  60. Close RH front door