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Light - Map - Rear - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open the LH and RH front doors.
  2. Lower the LH and RH front windows.
  3. Open the LH and RH falcon wing doors.
  4. Remove the LH rear sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Open the liftgate.
  6. Fold the LH 3rd row seat downwards.
  7. Remove the LH side rear trunk garnish. See Garnish - Rear Trunk - Side - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  8. Remove the LH mid C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  9. Remove the LH lower C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  10. Remove the LH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  11. Remove the LH and RH side rear coat hook. See Coat Hook - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  12. Partially release the clips (x8) that attach the LH headliner to the vehicle.

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

    • Clip pry tool
    • Plastic trim tool
    G15437948Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15437949Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  13. Disconnect the rear map light connector, and then release the connector from the harness guide.
    NOTE: Take note of any NVH measurements.

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

    • Pocket screwdriver
    G15437950Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  14. Release the clips (x2) that attach the rear map light to the headliner, and then remove the light from the vehicle.

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

    • Plastic trim tool
    G15437951Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15437952Courtesy of TESLA, INC.