Tesla Model S: Actuator - Cinching (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Open liftgate and secure at working height.
- Remove liftgate trim (refer to procedure)
- Remove screws x3 securing cinch motor to liftgate.
- Release harness clip, rotate the cinch clockwise to access
harness connector.
- Disconnect harness connector.
- Position cinching motor for access to latch release cable.
Release cable from abutment and disconnect inner cable from motor.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
Remove cinch actuator from liftgate (refer to procedure)
Disconnect cinch cable from latch assembly.
Remove cin
Removal
Open the liftgate to a suitable working height.
Remove the applique from the liftgate (refer to procedure).
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s)
Removal
Position vehicle with clear access to door assembly.
Remove sill panel trim (refer to procedure)
Disconnect door harness connectors (x3) from dash wiring
harness.
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Removal
Remove rear door trim panel (refer to procedure)
Disconnect speaker harness connector.
Note: Components have been removed in this graphic
to aid clarity.
Remove screws (x4) securing speaker to rear door (torque 1.8
Nm).
The airbag indicator on the
instrument
cluster remains lit if the airbag system is
malfunctioning. The only time this indicator
should light up is briefly when Model S first
powers up, in which case it turns off within
a few seconds. If it remains lit, contact
Tesla immediately and do not dri