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Hinge - Liftgate - LH - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. With assistance, position the LH liftgate hinge and reinforcement plate assembly into the vehicle, and then install the bolts (x4) that attach the assembly to the vehicle.

    38 N.m (28.0 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Align the hinge using the marks from removal.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • E18 socket
    • 13 mm socket
    G15391144Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15391145Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  2. Close the liftgate to check for gap/flush and that the liftgate closes as expected. Adjust the liftgate as necessary.
    NOTE: Refer to CVIS for gap/flush specifications.
  3. Open the liftgate.
  4. Use IPA wipes to clean and remove remaining adhesive residue from the body area in preparation for trough trim installation.
    NOTE: Allow 1 minute to dry after using IPA wipe.
  5. Position the center liftgate trough trim into the vehicle, and then secure the clips (x4) and double sided tape strips (x5) that attach the trim to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Remove the tape backing before installation.

    Tip: Partially lift the main seal for better access.

    G15391146Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15391147Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Install the screws (x2) that attach the center liftgate trough trim to the body.

    2.5 N.m (1.8 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • T20 socket
    G15391148Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Position the liftgate harness into the vehicle, and then secure the grommet.
    G15391149Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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  8. Install the bolt that attaches the grounds trap to the body.

    9 N.m (6.6 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
    G15391151Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Secure the clips (x5) that attach the liftgate harness to the vehicle.
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    G15391153Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. Connect the liftgate harness electrical connectors (x4), and then secure the locking tabs.
    G15391154Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  11. Secure the clips (x7) that attach the RH rear edge of the headliner.
    G15391155Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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  12. Install the RH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  13. Install the RH mid C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  14. Install the liftgate power strut. See POWER STRUT - LIFTGATE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  15. Install the backlight glass. See Backlight Glass (Remove and Install) .
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