Tesla Badge - Rear (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1205070212050702
  • 1453028-00-AKit, Badge Removal
  • 1134703-00-A Fixture, Rear Badge, Model 3

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Kit, Badge Removal (1453028-00-A)
Fixture, Rear Badge, Model 3 (1134703-00-A)
Parent topic: 1205 - Badges and Films

Remove

  1. Prepare the badge removal tool with approximately 60 centimeters of monofilament line.
  2. Raise the trunk lid, and position the badge removal tool so that the monofilament line cuts under a corner of the rear Tesla badge.
  3. Move the badge removal tool in a sawing motion to separate the rear Tesla badge from the trunk lid.
  4. Use IPA wipes to clean all adhesive residue and debris from the trunk lid surface.
1Prepare the badge removal tool with approximately 60 centimeters of monofilament line.
2Raise the trunk lid, and position the badge removal tool so that the monofilament line cuts under a corner of the rear Tesla badge.
3Move the badge removal tool in a sawing motion to separate the rear Tesla badge from the trunk lid.
4Use IPA wipes to clean all adhesive residue and debris from the trunk lid surface.

Install

  1. Open the trunk lid partially to accommodate the rear badge fixture.
  2. Install the rear badge fixture over the rear-view camera and onto the trunk lid, and then attach the fixture in place with tape.
  3. Peel the adhesive backing from the trunk badge, align the badge protective film to the locating posts of the fixture, and then press the badge to the trunk.
  4. Remove the protective film from the badge, and then remove the fixture from the trunk lid.
  5. Replace the protective film over the badge, use a seam roller to wet-out the badge, and then remove the protective film.
  6. Use an IPA wipe to clean the badge and any remaining debris.
    Note: Make sure that all edges of the badge are securely affixed to the trunk lid surface.
  7. Close the trunk lid.
1Open the trunk lid partially to accommodate the rear badge fixture.
2Install the rear badge fixture over the rear-view camera and onto the trunk lid, and then attach the fixture in place with tape.
3Peel the adhesive backing from the trunk badge, align the badge protective film to the locating posts of the fixture, and then press the badge to the trunk.
4Remove the protective film from the badge, and then remove the fixture from the trunk lid.
5Replace the protective film over the badge, use a seam roller to wet-out the badge, and then remove the protective film.
6Use an IPA wipe to clean the badge and any remaining debris.
Note: Make sure that all edges of the badge are securely affixed to the trunk lid surface.
7Close the trunk lid.