Tesla Model S: Sliding Glass - Panoramic Roof Assembly (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Note: Before beginning
this procedure, prepare a covered surface or workbench to
support the moving glass after it is removed from the vehicle.
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Fully open the panoramic moving glass.
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Remove and discard the mounting screws (x4)
that secure the moving glass to the link assemblies (torque 5 Nm).
Caution: The mounting
screws are one time use. Ensure that new screws are used
during reinstallation.
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Lift the moving glass panel upwards to remove
it.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal,
except for the following:
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Install new mounting screws. Do not reuse the mounting screws.
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After installation, calibrate the panoramic roof
(refer to procedure).
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Use a flashlight to look inside the hole in the front car cross
seal. Inspect for an e-coated metal bracket that has black felt
tape attached to the rear edge:
Caution: When
bending the latching tab, use a sheet metal bending tool, or
similar tool, with wide clamps that are wrapped in flocked
or felt tape to avoid damaging the painted surface of the
tab.
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Clamps covered in felt tape |
Caution: Take care
not to crack the glass when adjusting the tab.
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With the moving glass closed, have an assistant sit in the
vehicle and firmly press up on the moving glass. If the glass
moves, readjust the latching tab.
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Warning: To avoid
personal injury, wear cut-resistant gloves when performing this
operation.
Warning: To avoid
personal injury, eye protection must be worn when performing this
ope
Warning: To avoid
personal injury, wear cut-resistant gloves when performing this
operation.
Special tools required for this procedure:
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Whenever you raise the suspension to High or Very
High, the location is automatically saved. By saving the
location, you do not need to manually raise the
suspension every time you arrive at a frequently-used
location where you have previously raised the
suspension. When you return to the saved
Roll the right scroll wheel up to increase, or down to
decrease, the set speed. Slowly rolling the scroll wheel
changes the set speed in 1 mph (1 km/h) increments and
quickly rolling the scroll wheel changes the set speed to
the closest 5 mph (5 km/h) increment.
NOTE: It may take a few seconds