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2018 Tesla Model 3 Base

Glass - Backlight (Non-Heat Pump) - Remove and Replace: Install

2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Install
  1. If necessary, remove and install a new power strut. See POWER STRUT - TRUNK - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
    NOTE: This is only applied for vehicles before 2022/08/25 in China, or vehicles before 2022/08/12 in APAC and Europe.
  2. Secure suction cups (x2) to the backlight glass at each side.

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

    • Double suction cup handle - 1080599-00-A

  3. Attach suction cups to the LH and RH sides of the new backlight glass.
  4. 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.
  5. Check the gap and flush of the backlight glass to the body before fully seating the backlight glass

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

    • Glass gap and flush tool - 1588903-00-A

  6. If necessary, perform net pad adjustment.
    1. Cut teflon tape into rectangles having dimensions 5 mm x 20 mm.
    2. With an assistant, remove the backlight glass and set it on a stand.

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

      • Portable bench - 1054720-00-A

    3. 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.
    4. With an assistant, position the backlight glass onto the vehicle and check the net pads fitment.
    5. Repeat step  a through step  d to adjust the net pads.
      NOTE: Adjust side net pads (x6), upper net pads (x3), and rear net pads (x3) onto the backlight glass as necessary.
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