2023-05-09

Hinge - Door - Front - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 11336402 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 LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Use a floor jack to support the LH front door.
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    CAUTION
    Use soft material to protect the door paint.
  3. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH upper front door hinge to the LH front door.
    27 Nm (19.9 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  4. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the LH upper front door hinge to the body.
    27 Nm (19.9 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  5. Push outward on the top of the door near the speaker with one hand, and then feed the LH upper front door hinge upward and then outward towards the rear of the vehicle to remove it.

Install

  1. Position the LH upper front door hinge into the vehicle.
  2. Install and hand tighten the bolts (x3) that attach the LH upper front door hinge to the body.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  3. Install and hand tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the LH upper front door hinge to the LH front door.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  4. Remove the floor jack from underneath the LH front door.
  5. Close the LH front door, and then check that gap and flushness are within specifications. Adjust as necessary.
  6. Torque the bolts (x3) that attach the LH upper front door hinge to the body.
    27 Nm (19.9 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  7. Torque the bolts (x2) that attach the LH upper front door hinge to the LH front door.
    27 Nm (19.9 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  8. Use IPA wipes to clean the LH upper front door hinge bolt heads, and then allow 1 minute of dry time before continuing to the next step.
  9. Apply touch up paint to the bolt heads as needed.
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    Note
    Make sure to shake the touch up paint before applying.
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    Note
    Refer to the label for dry time instructions.
  10. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.