Tesla Model S: Tail Light Assembly (Non-Motorized Charge Port) - LH (Remove and Replace)
Special tool required for this procedure:
Supplier
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Part Number
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Description
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Tesla |
1054190-00-A |
Feeler Gauges
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Removal
- Open the charge port.
- Remove the rear trunk side trim (refer to procedure).
- Remove the nuts (x3) that secure the tail light assembly to the
quarter panel (torque 2.5 Nm).
- Disconnect the harness and remove the tail light assembly.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Insert a 1 mm feeler gauge between the body and the base of the
tail light. While holding the feeler gauge in place, tighten the
nuts in the order shown (torque 3.5 Nm).
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Special tool required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1054190-0
Removal
Remove liftgate glazing (refer to procedure)
Position liftgate glazing on suitable glazing stand.
Note installed position of Central High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL).
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Removal
Remove the screws (x5) that secure the rear applique bracket to
the tailgate.
Remove the rear applique bracket.
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Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except
for the following:
If the charge port has alignment pins, use wire-cutting pliers
or a similar tool to trim them flush.
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Remove the radiator (ref