Door - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 10106002 1.26 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.
Torque Specifications
Description | Torque Value | Recommended Tools | Reuse/Replace | Notes |
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Bolts that attach the LH front door to the hinge |
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Reuse |
Remove
- Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the LH front door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
- Remove the LH front door inner belt seal. See Seal - Inner Belt - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH front door outer belt seal. See Seal - Outer Belt - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH front window motor/regulator assembly. See Window Motor / Regulator Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH door exterior release handle. See Handle - Exterior Release - Door - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH front door latch. See Latch - Door - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH door mirror. See Mirror - Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the button plugs from the bottom of the door.
- Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect the door wiring harness connectors at the LH body controller module.
- Release the wiring harness clip from the LH body controller module.
- Push the door wiring harness through the A-pillar bulkhead.
- Release all door harness clips.
- Push the wiring harness through the door bulkhead, and then remove the harness from the door.
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Remove the bolt that attaches the door check to the A-pillar.CAUTIONUnbolting the door check allows the door to swing freely beyond opening limits.
- Release the clips that attach the door check seal to the door, and then remove the seal.
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Remove the nuts that attach the door check inside the door, and then remove the door check from the door.
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Loosen the hinge bolts, and then remove the lower bolts for each hinge.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Partially unthread the upper bolt for each hinge, and with assistance, lift the door away from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
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CAUTION
Replace all patchbolts.
Replace all nyloc nuts.
- Install a new LH front door secondary seal on the new door. See Seal - Secondary - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Partially thread the upper bolt/nut for each hinge in the door so that the door can set on the hinges to install the lower bolt/nut.