Electric Tailgate (MARK 3)
This is the installation guide for Tesla Model S Electric Tailgate (MARK 3) from EVOffer.
Feature
| Touch Screen | Tesla Official App | Button | Key Fob |
|---|---|---|---|
Open | Open/Close | Close | Open/Close |
Settings
Height Setting (Initialization)
Adjust the liftgate to your desired height. Press and hold the button on the control unit for about 5 seconds, until you hear a beep.
Speed Setting
When the liftgate is in open state, press and hold the button on the control unit. You will eventually hear two long beeps (speed 2), three long beeps (speed 3), four long beeps (speed 4), up to six long beeps (speed 6). Release the button after you hear the speed you want to set. The slowest speed is speed 2 and the highest speed is speed 6. The factory default is at speed 4.
Packing List
Strut x 2
ECU (Electric control unit) x 1
Latch Motor x 1
Power connector x 1
Power and ground wire x 1
Strut extension wire x 2
Signal Wire x 1
Tools
8mm Hex Socket
T-20 Screwdriver
T-30 Screwdriver
Small Flat Head Screwdriver
Fishing Tape
Installation
Step 1 - Removing trunk lid panels
First, remove the cup holders on the trunk lid panel.
Remove the 3 trim pieces as shown in the following photo.
Unscrew the 2 T-20 screws on both sides of the trunk lid cover.
Gently take off the trunk lid cover. There are 1-4 connectors for speakers and LED light, depending your model year and audio options. Disconnect all of them in order to take out the cover.
Step 2 - Remove and replace the strut
Use a flat head screw driver and insert into the channel on the strut. With one hand holding the trunk lid, jiggle the strut and take it off.
Use the same way to disconnect the ball joint from the body of the car.
Install the new electric struts on both sides.
Step 3 - Remove and replace the latch
Remove the plastic trim covers from the trunk cargo space.
Remove the screws on both sides of the trunk cargo plastic cover panels.
Step 4 - Connect the signal wire
Step 5 - Connect power and ground
Step 6 - Run the wires to the trunk lid
Step 7 - Install the ECU and test the system
Step 8 - Finishing Up
Tidy up all wires and trim pieces, install them in reverse procedures. Now test the opening and closing, see if they are working properly.
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