Tesla Checklist - Model Y

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Tesla Checklist - Model Y

Delivery Checklist

This is a great checklist from 12 passionate Tesla contributors. They’ve hosted it on Github

here⁠

Exterior

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Vehicle VIN matches the assigned VIN

Color is as ordered

Wheel style is as ordered (19" 'Gemini' Wheel, 20" Induction Wheel, etc).

A sleeve with two keys is provided

Check the head light fit

Inspect the paint around intake vents on the front bumper

Inspect the frunk, look for paint defects, dents and signs of improper closing by the sides of the T logo

Make sure the hood sits flush with the quarter panels and frunk

Inspect that the windshield isn't installed shifted (the gaps between the glass and A pillar on either side should be approximately equal). An improperly installed windshield causes significant wind noise at highway speeds.

Check for uneven/wide panel gaps and that panels are flush to car

Check that the trim along the bottom of the sides of the vehicle are flush with the bottom of the doors

Check for trim stains

Check all 4 door levers

Check all wheels, ensure they are not scratched

Check all wheels, ensure there is nothing lodged in the tread (screws, nails, debris, etc.)

Confirm all 4 hubcaps are present and properly attached

Check for dings on pillars

Inspect the paint on the outside and the door jams, ensure panel corners do not have chips

Check for damage to black rocker panels

Check the tail light fit

Photo:

tail light (passenger side) not flush with panel⁠

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Fix: not yet available

Check charging port fit (driver side)

Inspect the tail lights for condensation

Inspect the undercarriage, look for damage, missing screws, or screws that are sticking out

Photo:

undercarriage screw found sticking out, not fully tightened⁠

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Fix: requires a 10mm wrench; should you spot anything that needs attention ask the SC staff to inspect all screws and clips (they should've done it already)

Inspect all wheel wells. Each wheel well is fitted with noise dampener covers that are attached to the body with a combination of plastic pins (pushed in all the way) and metal threaded pins (sticking out) with plastic nuts. Confirm that all plastic pins are present (there are no empty holes) and all metal pins (2 in each front wheel well, 4 in each rear wheel well) are present and properly attached.

Photo:

threaded pins with and without plastic nuts⁠

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Fix: mobile service can fix it in minutes

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Turn on the lights on the car including: fog lights, head lights, tail lights, reverse light, brake, signal lights (head light signal and side signal lights)

Check that wipers function correctly and look for potential wiper dings on hood

Inspect every glass and make sure there are no scratches or cracks

Check for trim scratches on windows due to a software bug that doesn't automatically lower the window when opening the door

Express Pickup: Check the charge of the vehicle. It comes from the factory at ~50% but the local distributor should charge it to 80%-90% for a "full tank."

Verify that the charge port opens and closes

Verify that the rubber gasket is properly attached to the bottom of all 4 doors.

Photo:

rubber gasket loose on driver door bottom⁠

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Fix: service center, replace rubber gaskets

Interior

Inspect the screen for scratches

Inspect the center console scratches, dings, etc.

Inspect the dash for scratches

Verify that wireless charging works on both sides

Confirm wired charging works (1 x USB-A in front, 3 x USB-C, front and back)

Open and close the glovebox

Open and close windows using one click open close and manually open and close (make sure there are no noises and they stay up when you close, and when they go down they do all the way down for front two windows. The rear two windows don't go down all the way.

Verify backup camera

Play a familiar track through the sound system and confirm that all speakers work (use the balance and fader controls) and there are no unexpected clicks, etc.

Fold mirrors

Check all interior lights, and that all reading lights turn on with a press

Check windshield all around

Inspect the headliner all around (no grease, damage or scuffs)

Inspect both coat hooks (should extend, retract and latch)

Inspect the steering wheel, check front & back for scratches or tears

Check that turn signal and drive selection stalks work and actuate smoothly

Check that the car can be put into reverse, neutral, park

Look for scratches on the passenger side door sill

Check seats for scuffs/damage/bad seams

Verify all front seat adjustments, including lumbar support

Confirm seat warmers work

Confirm the middle seat on back row is flush at both ends

Confirm that back seats recline adjustment works correctly

Inspect the floor mats for rips, stains, etc.

Inspect the metal accelerator and brake pedal arms; there have been

reports⁠

of different finish on pedals (matte on accelerator, glossy on brake) and a conspicuous weld in the middle of the brake pedal

Turn on climate control, force the heat pump to kick in by taking the temperature to either end of the scale and listen for loud noises

Confirm (car battery) charging works

Frunk

Open and close the frunk

Verify the clips holding the trim area around the frunk

Confirm the tow hook isn't missing

Trunk

Open & close the lift gate; sometimes the gasket gets caught in the molding, causing a click

Confirm the lift gate opens and closes without "shuddering" and that the button on the hatch works to close it

Inspect the cargo covers and verify they're properly attached

Confirm that seat & trunk buttons fold the back seats

Confirm folding rear seats do not catch on the rear trunk floor carpeting

Inspect the back seat covers and verify they're properly attached

Confirm the charging cable and the

J1772 adapter⁠

aren't missing

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