2024-04-01

Ambient Light - Front Door (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1513021612 FRT 0.24 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

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The video(s) included in this procedure are meant as an overview for supplemental purposes only. Follow all of the steps listed in the procedure to avoid damage to components and/or personal injury.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door, and then lower the LH front window.
  2. Remove the LH front door reflector. See Reflector - Door - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the LH front door tweeter. See Tweeter - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the LH front door puddle light. See Puddle Lamp - Front Door (LH) (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the LH front door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the LH front door NVH pad. See NVH Pad - Door - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Disconnect the LH front door ambient light module connector.
  8. Release the tab that attaches the LH front door ambient light module to the door trim bracket.
  9. Use a 45 degree pick to release the tabs (x2) and locator pin that attach the LH front door ambient light module to the LED light strip, and then remove the ambient light module from the vehicle.

Install

  1. Engage the tabs (x2) and locator pin that attach the LH front door ambient light module to the LED light strip.
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    Note
    Align the locator pin before installation.
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    Take care not damaging the LED light strip.
  2. Engage the tab that attaches the LH front door ambient light module to the door trim bracket.
  3. Connect the LH front door ambient light module connector.
  4. Install the LH front door NVH pad. See NVH Pad - Door - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Install the LH front door puddle light. See Puddle Lamp - Front Door (LH) (Remove and Replace).
  6. Install the LH front door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the LH front door reflector. See Reflector - Door - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Install the LH front door tweeter. See Tweeter - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  10. In Toolbox, click the Actions/Autodiag tab, and then type "TEST-SELF_VCLEFT_RGB" into the search field.
  11. Click TEST-SELF_VCLEFT_RGBvia Toolbox: (link), click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  12. Disconnect the laptop with Toolbox 3 from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  13. Raise the LH front window, and then close the LH front door.