Tesla Model S: Module - Liftgate Control (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the RH side trunk trim (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect the harness connectors (x2) from the electric park
brake (EPB) module.
- Disconnect the harness connections (x2) from the liftgate
control module.
- Remove the nuts (x4) that secure the bracket to the wheelhouse
studs (torque 3 Nm).
- Remove the bracket and modules assembly.
- Remove the nuts and bolts (x3) that secure the modules to the
bracket (torque 2 Nm).
- Remove the liftgate control module from the bracket.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Update or redeploy the firmware:
- If the vehicle is not running the latest firmware,
perform a full firmware update.
- If the vehicle is running the latest firmware, perform a
firmware redeploy:
- In Toolbox, select Views > Firmware and ECU
Programming > Firmware Redeploy.
- Select the Service Redeploy tab.
- Click the Start Routine button.
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Removal
Remove the LH side rear trunk trim for access (refer to
procedure).
Disconnect the harness connections (x3) from the module.
Caution: Mark the harnesses so that th
Removal
Remove the RH side trunk trim (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the harness connectors (x2) from the electric park
brake (EPB) module.
Removal
Remove the body control module (BCM) (refer to procedure)
Remove the 4 bolts and 1 nut that secure the sunroof controller
mounting bracket to the body (torque 8 Nm).
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Removal
Remove the passenger's seat assembly (refer to procedure).
Place the seat on a clean work surface.
Remove the screws (x2) that secure the inner side cover to the
seat (torque 1 Nm).
Carefully release the inner side cover from the retaining
bracket.
Remove the
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