Door - Front - LH (Remove and Install)
Correction code 1010025021 FRT 0.42 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.
- 2023-12-11: Updated correction code.
- 2024-01-24: Added a note in case that the shouldered / tapered bolts are not allowing for successful adjustment.
- 1079485-00-A 3/8in Crowfoot Open End Set
Description | Torque Value | Recommended Tools | Reuse/Replace | Notes |
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Bolt that attaches the LH front door check strap to the vehicle |
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Reuse | |
Bolts (x4) that attach the hinges to the LH front door |
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Reuse |
Remove
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- Disconnect the LV battery power. See LV Battery - Li-lon (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the driver footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Driver (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH lower A-pillar assembly. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Disconnect the J7 LH front door connector from the LH body
controller.
NoteRelease the lock then remove. Pay attention to the color and the location of the connector.
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Use a plastic trim tool to release the grommet, then remove the LH front
door harness from the A-pillar area.
NotePush the harness through the bulkhead from the A-pillar area.
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Remove the bolt that
attaches the LH front door check strap to the vehicle.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13mm Flex Head Ratcheting Combination Wrench
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- 13 mm socket
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Remove the lower bolts (x2) that attach the hinges to the LH front door,
and then loosen the upper bolts (x2) that attaches the hinges to the
door.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10mm 12pt combination wrench
- With assistance, lift the LH front door up and remove it from the vehicle.
Install
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With assistance, install the LH front door assembly onto the vehicle.
NoteAlign the bolts to their installation position.
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Hand-tighten the bolts (x4) that attach the hinges to the LH front
door.
NoteAlign the hinge with the previously applied tape on the door.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10mm 12pt combination wrench
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Install the bolt that
attaches the LH front door check strap to the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13mm Flex Head Ratcheting Combination Wrench
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- 13 mm socket
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Feed the harness through the door assembly into the cabin, and then install
the grommet to the body.
NoteVerify the seal if fully seated around the black clip prior to install.
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Connect the J7 LH front door connector to the LH body controller.
NoteFully seat the connector and then engage the lock.
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Close the LH front door and check the gap and flushness.
NoteIf the shouldered / tapered bolts are not allowing for successful adjustment, replace the selected shouldered / tapered bolts with 1063260-00-C. Adjust the LH front door, if necessary. Refer to CVIS for current specifications.
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Torque the bolts (x4) that attach the hinges to the LH front door.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 3/8in Crowfoot Open End Set - 1079485-00-A
- Install the LH lower A-pillar assembly. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the driver footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Driver (Remove and Replace).
- Connect the LV battery power. See LV Battery - Li-lon (Disconnect and Connect).
- Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.