Soon after I got my car I accidentally broke one of the covers that flip up to expose the roof rack mounting points on the Pano roof. These covers are extremely delicate. Anyway, I took my car in to the Fremont service center to fix the creaking Pano roof problem and asked them to also fix the broken cover. Apparently they have to replace the entire panel which fortunately isn't too expensive ($100 for the part, $175 labor). They said that they break frequently when buffing the cars. Anyway, in the process of replacing the panel they broke the front roof panel and I have been waiting since Wednesday to get the car back since they're having trouble getting the part. I suspect that these covers will be redesigned in the future since they're so delicate. The plastic hinge part is extremely thin inside and easily snaps. So a word of warning, be extremely careful opening them or when buffing the roof. -Aaron
Seems to me the fix would be to have a cover that was attached by the roof rack mounting threads. Maybe a good project for SoftAuthor.
I would hope they eventually offer without roof rack mounting, I think many would prefer the cleaner look - and that way there would be panels without the little covers so I could pay to change mine out, I would like the cleaner look and will never have a roof rack Side note - we were a minivan family, been through 6, and every one had a roof rack (since I bought what was on the lot), always an option that cost $, but it was never used...
By them and install them Yourself with a drop of spraylube and wish them a good day. Cost me 6$/piece.
Tesla had to replace the entire panel on the roof. They charged me $175 at the time, but in the process, they broke the other panels and had to replace those too.
I am looking for the little roof rack covers and can’t seem to find them. Does anyone know where I can find them?
I have 2 broken ones, bought the replacement parts and now looking for instructions to replace them. Can anyone share please, Tesla S 2013, they are not the same as on the newer S.
Someone has a youtube for this? I bought the piece since you all were saying it's that simple, but it seems that you have to really take out a whole piece before you're able tor replace this cap?
I broke one of these covers and used the old one as a template to make a new one out of 1/8" clear plexi-glass. I made it a press fit and cut a small notch on one side to allow a small flat screw driver to pry it off. After fitting was complete, I painted it black on the underside. This created a gloss finish and a 1/8" clear coat to protect the paint. As the others break I will continue to make more replacements like the one mentioned above.