Tesla Model S: Antenna - Satellite Radio - Liftgate-Mounted (Remove and Replace)
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).
Removal
- Remove the liftgate glass (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect the XM antenna connector.
- Release the XM antenna from the adhesive bond.
- Release the wiring harness from the liftgate.
Note: Note installed position of components before
removal.
- Remove the XM antenna.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Caution: Apply contact adhesive to mating faces if
bond has been broken.
Warning: Only use cleaning agents and solvents in a
well-ventilated area.
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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
Removal
Release the front of the exterior overhead console and pull
downward.
Caution: Do not damage the harness connections on the
inside of the overhead console.
Removal
Remove liftgate glazing (refer to procedure)
Disconnect GPS harness connector.
Release GPS antenna from adhesiv
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Removal
Remove door trim pad (refer to procedure)
Partially lower glass for access to glass clamp.
Remove water proof tape for access to adjustment clamp.
Loosen but do not remove clamp nut securing door glass to
regulator (torque 7.5 Nm). This allows glass to move fore and
Removal
Remove the active suspension ECU (refer to procedure).
Remove the RH center console closeout extension (refer to
procedure).
Remove the RH footwell cover (refer to procedure).
Place a rag under the HVAC drain hose to catch any remaining
fluid.
Twist the hose