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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTESLA2018MODEL 3 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISGENERAL INFORMATIONHOIST/JACKBODY -- MODEL 3WINDSHIELD AND BODY GLASSGLASS - BACKLIGHT (NON-HEAT PUMP) - REMOVE AND REPLACEREMOVE
2018 Tesla Model 3 Base

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

2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Remove
  1. Open all the doors and lower all the windows.
    NOTE: If the vehicle is being powered down, latch the rear doors to prevent accidental closure.
  2. Move the LH and RH front seats fully forward.
  3. Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See BOLSTER - SIDE - SEAT - 2ND ROW - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Remove the LH side rail trim. See TRIM - SIDE RAIL - LH (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  5. Remove the LH upper C-pillar trim. See TRIM - C-PILLAR - UPPER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  6. Release the clip and tabs (x4) that attach the LH rear C-pillar trim to the body, and then set the trim aside.
    NOTE: Pull the rear of the trim forward, and then upward to remove it.

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

    • Plastic trim tool

    G00649360Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the backlight electrical connector from the FM antenna amplifier.

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

    • Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in

    G00622675Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the backlight glass heater ground strap from the LH C-pillar.

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

    • Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in

    G14739209Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Remove the RH 2nd row seat side bolster. See BOLSTER - SIDE - SEAT - 2ND ROW - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  10. Remove the RH side rail trim. See TRIM - SIDE RAIL - LH (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  11. Remove the RH upper C-pillar trim. See TRIM - C-PILLAR - UPPER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  12. Release the clip and tabs (x4) that attach the RH rear C-pillar trim to the body, and then set the trim aside.
    NOTE: Pull the rear of the trim forward, and then upward to remove it.

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

    • Plastic trim tool

    NOTE: LH shown; RH similar
    G00649360Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  13. Disconnect the backlight harness electrical connector from the tuner.

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

    • Plastic trim tool

    G14739212Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the antenna connector from the tuner.

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

    • Small flat head screwdriver

    G14739213Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  15. Release the clip that attaches the antenna harness to the body.

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

    • Clip pry tool

    G00649361Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  16. Disconnect the antenna harness from the tuner and body harness.

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

    • Small flat head screwdriver

    G14739215Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  17. Remove the package tray trim. See TRIM - PACKAGE TRAY (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  18. Remove the RH side antenna harness from the backlight glass.
    NOTE: Peel the tape back found at each end of harness housing seal.

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

    • Plastic trim tool

    G14739216Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  19. Disconnect the RH harness electrical connector from the heater grid.
    CAUTION: Gently disconnect the harness. Do not damage the heater grid.

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

    • Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in

    G14739217Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  20. Remove the LH side antenna harness from the backlight glass.
    NOTE: Peel the tape back found at each end of harness housing seal.

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

    • Plastic trim tool

    G14739210Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  21. Disconnect the LH harness electrical connector from the heater grid.
    CAUTION: Gently disconnect the harness. Do not damage the heater grid.

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

    • Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in

    G14739211Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  22. Use the exterior switch to open the trunk.
  23. Remove the rear seal from the backlight glass.

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

    • Plastic trim tool
    • Needle nose pliers

  24. Remove the front seal from the backlight glass.
    • Plastic trim tool
    • Needle nose pliers
  25. Prepare the WRD Spider 3 glass removal kit.

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

    • WRD Spider 3 - 1571168-00-A
  26. Secure the wire to the starter tool, and then insert the starter tool from the inside of the vehicle through the adhesive bead at the bottom area of the backlight glass.
    CAUTION: Use the guard to prevent damage to the rear deck panel while using the starter tool.
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  27. Release the line from the starter tool and wrap the line around the exterior of the backlight glass assembly.
    NOTE: Pull the line away from the starter tool. Make sure enough length is pulled through.
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