Tesla Model 3: Glass - Backlight (Remove and Replace) - Install
- Attach suction cups to the LH and RH sides of the new backlight glass.
- With an assistant, position the backlight glass onto the vehicle for a
dry fit and note any locations where the net pads need to be adjusted.
- If necessary, perform net pad adjustment.
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Cut teflon tape into rectangles having dimensions 5mm x 20mm.
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With an assistant, remove the backlight glass and set it on a stand.
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Apply the teflon tape rectangles to the net pads where adjustment is needed.
Note: Make sure that the edges of the tape rectangles align with
the edges of the net pads.
- With an assistant, position the backlight glass onto the vehicle and
check the net pads fitment.
- Repeat step 3.a through step 3.d to adjust the net pads.
- With an assistant, remove the backlight glass and set it on a stand.
- Clean the urethane path on the vehicle with an isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
wipe. Allow the surface to dry before continuing to the next step.
- Apply urethane primer to the vehicle along the urethane path and in
areas that were damaged during removal of the backlight glass.
Note: Allow the primer to dry for at least 1 minute.
- Apply urethane to the body following the original path.
Note: Make sure that the urethane bead has a triangular
cross-section of approximate width 8 mm and height 13 mm.
- With an assistant, install the backlight glass to the vehicle.
- Check the gap and flush of the backlight glass to the body before fully
seating the backlight glass.
- Close the trunk.
- Fully seat the backlight glass, check the gap and flush, and adjust as
necessary.
- Apply masking tape to attach the backlight glass to the body while the
urethane cures.
- Remove the suction cups from the backlight glass.
- Connect the antenna electrical harness to the turner connector and to
the body harness on the RH C-pillar.
- Connect the backlight electrical harness to the tuner connector on the
RH C-pillar.
- Install the bolt that attaches the backlight glass heater ground strap
to the LH C-pillar.
Torque 5 Nm
- Install the FM antenna amplifier. See Amplifier - Antenna - FM (Remove
and Replace).
- Install the package tray trim. See Trim - Package Tray (Remove and
Install).
Install the screws that attach the LH and RH rear coat hooks to the body.
Torque 2.5 Nm
- Fasten the clips that attach the screw covers to the LH and RH rear coat
hooks.
- Remove the masking tape after the urethane has cured.
Caution:
Do not drive the vehicle until the adhesive manufacturer's recommended
minimum drive-away time has passed. Dow Betaseal Express has a drive-away time
of 1 hour minimum in temperatures of 0˚F (-18˚C) or warmer. If using an
equivalent product, refer to the adhesive packaging for the safe drive-away
time. If necessary, leave the tape applying pressure to the glass on the vehicle
and advise the customer that they can remove it after 24 hours. Additionally,
advise the customer that they should avoid high driving speeds and speed bumps
for the next 24 hours.
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Remove
Open the LH rear door.
Fully lower the LH rear window.
Open the trunk.
Release the clip that attaches the rear primary seal to the C-pillar
using a clip prytool.
Pull the LH rea
Install
Apply primer to the urethane path and any areas where the paint was
damaged during the removal of the LH rear quarter body glass. Allow primer
to dry for at least 1 minute before continu
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Remove
Open the rear LH door, pass a shop towel halfway through the striker,
and then close the door so that it rests against the shop towel.
Remove the rear LH door glass.
Remove the LH rear door outer belt seal.
Remove the LH rear window regulator. See Window Motor /
Regula
SPECIAL TOOLS
Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose, Model 3 (1135762-00-A)
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct