Tail Light Assembly (Motorized Charge Port) - LH (Remove and Replace)

FRT No: 17402002

Special tool required for this procedure:

Supplier Part Number Description
Tesla 1054190-00-A Feeler Gauges

Removal

  1. Remove the charge port (refer to procedure).
  2. Remove the 2 butyl patches to expose the rear nuts that secure the LH taillight.
    Note: If necessary, replace the butyl patches.
  3. Release the 3 nuts that secure the LH taillight to the body (torque 3.5 Nm).
  4. Working from outside the vehicle, rotate the taillight towards the front of the vehicle expose the taillight harness. Disconnect this harness and remove the taillight.

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).