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Antenna - Satellite Radio - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open all four doors.
  2. Lower the LH and RH front windows.
  3. Move the LH and RH front seats rearward.
  4. Remove the LH and RH sun visor bezel A-pillar trims. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Remove the bolts (x2), screw, and nut that attach the LH upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Discard the nut after removal.

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

    • 2 in extension
    • 10 mm hex
    • 13 mm hex
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Torx T20 socket
    G15409152Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Move the LH upper A-pillar trim for access to the headliner.
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  7. Remove the screw that attaches the LH front end of the headliner to the vehicle.

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

    • 2 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Torx T20 socket
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  8. Remove the bolts (x2), screw, and nut that attach the RH upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Discard the nut after removal.

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

    • 2 in extension
    • 10 mm hex
    • 13 mm hex
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Torx T20 socket
    G15409155Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Move the RH upper A-pillar trim for access to the headliner.
    G15409156Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. Remove the screw that attaches the RH front end of the headliner to the vehicle.

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

    • 2 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Torx T20 socket
    G15409157Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  11. Move the LH and RH front seats forward.
  12. Release the LH front door seal away from the B-pillar.
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  13. Release the clips (x5) that attach the upper portion of the LH lower B-pillar to the LH upper B-pillar.

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

    • Clip pry tool
    • Plastic trim tool
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  14. Release the clips (x3) and magnets (x2) that attach the LH upper B-pillar to the body, and then disconnect the LH falcon wing door connector.

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

    • Clip pry tool
    • Plastic trim tool
    • Pocket screwdriver
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  15. Move the LH upper B-pillar aside.
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  16. Release the RH front door seal away from the B-pillar.
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  17. Release the clips (x5) that attach the upper portion of the RH lower B-pillar to the RH upper B-pillar.

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

    • Clip pry tool
    • Plastic trim tool
    G15409165Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  18. Release the clips (x3) and magnets (x2) that attach the RH upper B-pillar to the body, and then disconnect the RH falcon wing door connector.

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

    • Clip pry tool
    • Plastic trim tool
    • Pocket screwdriver
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  19. Move the RH upper B-pillar aside.
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  20. Open the liftgate.
  21. Fold the LH and RH 3rd row seats downward.
  22. Remove the LH and RH side rear trunk garnishes. See Garnish - Rear Trunk - Side - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  23. Remove the LH and RH mid C-pillar trims. See Trim - C-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  24. Remove the LH and RH upper C-pillar trims. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  25. Remove the LH and RH rear coat hooks. See Coat Hook - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  26. Remove the headliner. See Headliner (Remove and Replace) .
  27. Carefully disconnect the center spine applique ultrasonic sensor connector.
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  28. Remove the LH rear door trim lower garnish. See Garnish - Lower - Door Trim - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  29. Remove the LH upper rear door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Rear - Upper - LH (Remove & Replace) .
  30. Remove the LH rear upper rear door trim bracket. See Bracket - Rear Door Trim - Upper - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  31. Remove the LH front upper rear door trim bracket. See Bracket - Rear Door Trim - Upper - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  32. Remove the LH center rear door trim bracket. See Bracket - Rear Door Trim - Center - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  33. Remove the mid rear LH door trim gap hider. See Gap Hider - Door Trim - LH - Rear - Mid (Remove and Replace) .
  34. With assistance, lower the LH falcon wing door.
  35. Remove the LH upper rear door glass assembly. See Door Glass Assembly - Rear - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  36. Remove the center spine applique. See Applique - Spine - Center (Remove and Replace) .
  37. Open the LH falcon wing door.
  38. Release the clip that attaches the satellite radio antenna harness to the closeout plate, and then disconnect the antenna harness connector.

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

    • Clip pry tool
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  39. Release the clips (x3) that attach the satellite radio antenna harness to the closing plate.

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

    • Clip pry tool
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  40. Disconnect the falcon EM controller connectors (x4).

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

    • Pocket screwdriver
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  41. Remove the bolts (x8) that attach the closing plate to the vehicle, and then remove the closing plate from the vehicle.

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

    • 10 mm deep socket
    • 6 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    G15409176Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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  42. Release the satellite radio antenna from the vehicle, pull the antenna harness through the hole in the top of the body, and then remove the antenna from the vehicle.

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

    • Plastic trim tool
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    G15409182Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  43. Use IPA wipes to remove remaining adhesive, and then clean the satellite radio antenna surface area. Allow 1 minute dry time.
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