Tesla Model S: Antenna Amplifier - AM/FM and RKE (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the LH liftgate trim (refer to procedure).
- Remove the screw that secures the amplifier to the liftgate.
- Carefully disconnect the amplifier connector.
- Release the clip that secures the amplifier to the liftgate.
Note: RH side shown.
- Carefully release the antenna lead from the glass connectors
(x2) and the adhesive strip that secures the amplifier to the
liftgate glazing antenna.
Note: RH shown.
- Remove the component from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
- Replace the adhesive strip if necessary.
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Caution: Apply contact adhesive to mating faces if bond has
been broken.
- Ensure all contacts are clean and bond to the surface mounted
antenna.
Note: Listen for an audible click when connecting
harness connectors.
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Removal
Remove the RH liftgate trim (refer to procedure).
Remove the screw that secures the RF filter to the liftgate
(torque 1 Nm).
Note: This procedure is for vehicles built before December
23, 2014. On newer vehicles, the satellite radio antenna is located
under the panoramic roof fixed glass (refer to procedure).
Re
Note: This procedure is for vehicles with panoramic roofs
built after December 23, 2014. On older vehicles, the satellite
radio antenna is located under the liftgate glass (refer to
proced
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Warning: To avoid personal injury, wear cut-resistant
gloves when performing this operation.
Note: Use Dow Betaseal Express or an equivalent fast-curing
glass adhesive to perform this procedure.
Special tool recommended for this procedure:
Supplier
The Media Player displays on the touchscreen and is
used to play various types of media. You can drag Media
Player upward to expand it (allowing you to browse),
and downward to minimize it so that just the Miniplayer
displays. The convenient Miniplayer, which occupies the
least amount of space