Hinge - Rear Door - Upper - LH (Remove & Replace)
Correction code
11336802
11336902
FRT
0.48
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.
NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.
- 2025-12-01: Released new procedure.
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Open all four doors
NoteIf vehicle is being powered down, Latch rear doors to prevent accidental closure
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Lower all four windows
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Remove LH IP end cap
Note3x clips
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Remove LH mid A-pillar assembly
Note1x clip, 1x tab, Release the upper clip then pull mid A-pillar upward to remove
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Remove clip for LH lower A-pillar trim
Note1x push clip
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Remove LH lower A-pillar trim
Note2x clips, 3 guide tabs, Pull rear of lower A-pillar upward to release clip then pull outward to release front tabs from carpet
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Move LH front seat forward
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Move RH front seat forward
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Remove 2nd row seat cushion
Note2x tabs, 2x connectors, Slide locking tabs to left of vehicle while lifting up seat bench. Newer models have connectors on both sides of bench, Older models have 2x connectors on one side of bench
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Fold 60 seat in down position
NoteProtect the seat cushion
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Remove LH side bolster
Note1x clip, 2x location pins, Pull outward then slightly upward to remove
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Remove and discard bolster plastic bracket from LH side
Note2x clips, If necessary, depress the clips from behind, This bracket may come out with bolster, Discard after removal
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Fold 60 seat into vertical position
NoteRemove seat protection
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Remove LH rear door sill trim panel
Note3x clips, 1x guide tab, Pull upward at the lower corner of sill trim to release clip from lower B-pillar, Then remove the remaining clips by pulling away from the body
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Release clips securing the LH upper B-pillar assembly and move aside
Note4x clips, Pull the bottom of the upper B-pillar toward inside of the car, then pull the top to release the remaining clips
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Remove the LH lower B-pillar assembly
Note1x push clip, 6x clips, Remove the front push clip from lower B-pillar, then pull the top of B-pillar to release top clips then work your way to bottom clips
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Apply tape to LH door side upper hinge location
NoteThis will mark where the hinge should align on install
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Apply tape to LH body side upper hinge location
NoteThis will mark where the hinge should align on install
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Support LH rear door
NoteRest door at first detent, Use soft material to protect painted surface
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Remove fasteners securing LH rear upper door hinge to the LH rear door
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 27 Nm
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Remove fasteners securing LH rear upper door hinge to body
Note2x nuts, 13mm, 27 Nm, Support door hinge to ensure it does not fall in the door jam
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Remove LH rear upper door hinge from vehicle
NoteShift upper section of door outward slightly to create space to remove studs from body
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Install LH rear upper door hinge to vehicle
NoteShift upper section of door outward slightly to create space to remove studs from body
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Install fasteners securing LH rear upper door hinge to body hand tight
Note2x nuts, 13mm, 27 Nm, Support door hinge to ensure it does not fall in the door jam, Align hinge with previously applied tape on body
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Install fasteners securing LH rear upper door hinge to the LH rear door hand tight
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 27 Nm, Align hinge with previously applied tape on door
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Torque fasteners securing LH rear upper door hinge to body
Note2x nuts, 13mm, 27 Nm
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Torque fasteners securing LH rear upper door hinge to the LH rear door
Note2x bolts, 10mm, 27 Nm
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Remove support from LH rear door
NoteRest door at first detent, Use soft material to protect painted surface
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Close the LH rear door to check for gap/flushness
NoteAdjust the LH rear door if necessary
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Remove tape from LH body side upper hinge location
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Remove tape from LH door side upper hinge location
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Clean hinge bolts with IPA
NoteAllow 1 minute dry time
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Apply touch up paint to bolt heads as needed
NoteMake sure to shake touch up paint before applying, Refer to label for dry time instructions
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Install LH lower B-pillar assembly
Note1x push clip, 6x clips, Align the bottom guide tab to its slot then press the bottom clips, Work your way to top clips, Install the front push clip then make sure the seal correctly overlaps the trim
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Install the LH upper B-pillar assembly
Note4x clips, Lower the seat belt slider to align it with the B-pillar panel, Insert top portion of upper B-pillar under the headliner to align the clips, Press the bottom to fully seat upper B-pillar to lower B-pillar, Make sure the seal correctly overlaps the trim
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Install LH rear door sill trim panel
Note3x clips, 1x guide tab, Align the guiding tab to slot, Then push downward to install the clips after aligning them, Make sure the seal sits overlapping the trim. Newer vehicles may not be equipped with metal bracket and a foam insert will be present the bottom of trim piece
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Fold 60 seat in down position
NoteProtect the seat cushion if necessary
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Install bolster plastic bracket to LH side bolster
Note2x tabs, Install new bolster bracket
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Install LH side bolster
Note1x clip, 2x location pins, Align the bottom tab then push inward to install
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Fold 60 seat into vertical position
NoteRemove seat cushion protection, Be careful not to pinch the seat belt
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Connect 2nd row seat cushion harness and install 2nd row seat cushion
Note2x connectors, 2x clips, Insert the seat belt buckles through the holes, Slide rear cushion inward then align front guide tabs to locking tabs, Make sure cushion is fully seated with push pull test near clips
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Move RH front seat to original position
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Move LH front seat to original position
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Install LH lower A-pillar trim
Note2x clips, 3 guide tabs, Align the 2 front tabs then align the slot with harness bracket and then push rear clip to secure to lower B-pillar, fully seat seal along trim
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Install clip for LH lower A-pillar trim
Note1x push clip
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Install LH mid A pillar assembly
Note1x clip, 1x tab, Align the bottom tab then push the top clip to fully seat mid A pillar, Pull seal over trim
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Install LH IP end cap
Note3x clips
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Raise all four windows
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Close all four doors