2025-04-22

Ambient Light LED Module - Door Panel - Front - LH (2025+) (Remove and Install)

Correction code New 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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This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.
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This procedure describes work that is specific to 2025+ Model S.
  1. Open LH front door
  2. Lower LH front window
  3. Remove service covers and door reflector from LH front door panel
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    3x covers
  4. Remove bolts securing LH front door panel to door
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    4x bolts, T30, 6 Nm
  5. Remove LH front door panel
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    1x handle cable, 1x connector, 7x clips, Carefully pry open the LH front door panel to access and remove connector and release cable before setting the door panel aside, Replace broken clips
  6. Remove left over clip retainers from front door
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    Number of retainers will vary with each removal
  7. Remove NVH pad from LH front door panel
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    4x tabs, Unhook NVH pad from locating tabs and remove from door panel
  8. Remove front LH ambient light LED module
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    2x tabs, 2x connectors, Carefully release tabs then slide upwards
  9. Install front LH ambient light LED module
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    2x tabs, 2x connectors, Verify module tabs are fully secured
  10. Install NVH pad onto LH front door panel
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    4x tabs, Align NVH pad with door panel and hook the pad into tabs
  11. Install LH front door panel
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    7x clips, 1x connector, Engage locking tab, 1x cable, Secure any retainers
  12. Install bolts securing LH front door panel to door
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    4x bolts, T30, 6 Nm
  13. Install service covers and door reflector onto LH front door
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    3x covers
  14. Close LH front door
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    Close doors
  15. Check gap fitment of LH front door decor to IP decor
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    Refer to CVIS for current spec
  16. Close LH front door
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    Close doors
  17. Check gap fitment of LH front door decor to IP decor
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    Refer to CVIS for current spec
  18. Open LH front door
  19. Raise LH front window
  20. Close LH front door
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    Close doors