Removing rear chrome piece on a model S

[Numonefan]

Does anyone know how to remove the chrome piece on the trunk?
Video would be great...can't find anything.

 

[jplasmd]

If you are referring to the applique on the rear lift gate, start by using nylon fishing line or dental floss to cut through the double sided 'foam tape' where the applique overlaps the tali lights. Then use a nylon pry tool, preferable one with a "U" cutout on the prying end, and carefully pry the applique off. The applique comes molded with four (maybe more) plastic pins that have to be separated from the retainers on the lift gate. It helps to have a helper support one end of the applique. FYI, Tesla service will just replace this part, as it tends to break fairly easily and it takes too much time to clean off the double sided tape to make the part re-usable. Also, take a picture of the foamy stuff left on the tail light after the applique is removed. There are (at least) two styles of double sided 'foamy tape' (with two different part numbers) available from Tesla.

 

[jelloslug]

I took mine off. It take about 10 minutes to get it off and about two hours to clean the old foam tape off.

 

[ucmndd]

Seems to be a bear to get off without damaging. Tesla just replaced that part on my car when they swapped out a tail light for water intrusion.

 

[Kandiru]

Even better, dial the heat gun to 190F and it will peel off like new refrigerator wrapper (4yo Korean POS died for good, just got a GE made in KY), this is how I debadge our cars.

Anyone care to post a pic after the deed?

 

[jelloslug]

Seems to be a bear to get off without damaging. Tesla just replaced that part on my car when they swapped out a tail light for water intrusion.

It's not that hard, just a bit nerve racking the first time.

 

[r0bgj]

does anyone know if the "TESLA" letters separate from the rest of the chrome?

 

[ucmndd]

does anyone know if the "TESLA" letters separate from the rest of the chrome?

No, they are stamped into the trim piece.