02/03/2020 13:50:14
Position Switch Harness - Door Handle (Remove and Replace)
Correction Code 11457502
Note
This procedure is valid for all 2nd generation door handles.
Special tool required for this procedure:
Supplier | Part Number | Description |
Tesla | 1080559-10-A | WIHA TORQUE VARIO (TORQUE SCREWDRIVER .1 - .6 NM) |
Removal
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Remove the exterior door handle assembly.
NoteIt is not necessary to remove the door grip from the assembly.
- Front door handle: refer to procedure
- Rear door handle: Rrefer to procedure
- Remove and discard the door handle cover.
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Cut the cable ties that secure the wires to the door handle.
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Disconnect the electrical connectors (x2).
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Remove and discard the screws (x4) that secure the motor (torque 0.3 Nm). Remove the motor from the handle.
NoteRear door handles only have 3 screws.
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Remove the adjustment screw from the door handle.
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Remove and discard the screws (x2) that secure the door handle module (torque 0.3 Nm).
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Move the module out of the way, then release the screw that secures the rear microswitch (torque 0.3 Nm).
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Release the screw that secures the front microswitch (0.3 Nm).
- Remove the microswitch harness from the door handle.
Installation
- Install the microswitch harness.
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Reinstall all components other than the door backing. Leave the harnesses loose.
NoteIf performing this procedure on a rear door handle, do not install the lower rear screw for the motor bracket.
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Route the harnesses under the tabs as shown:
1 Microswitch harness 2 Microswitch and motor harnesses 3 Microswitch, motor, and pressure harnesses - Route the LED harness along the front of the handle and secure the connector.
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Move the primary door harness towards the bottom of the handle and out of the working area.
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Route the motor harness:
- Front door handle: Route the harness so that it forms a loop above the door module.
- Rear door handle: Route the motor harness so that it forms 2 loops below the door module.
- Connect the microswitch harness to the connector on the primary harness.
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Push the harnesses onto the module and hold them in place. Loop the microswitch harness so that the taped section is routed over the plastic extrusion.
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Use a cable tie to secure the taped section of harness to the plastic extrusion. Discard any excess tie.
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Use a cable tie to secure the microswitch, motor, and pressure harnesses together as shown. Discard any excess tie.
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Use a cable tie to secure the microswitch, motor, and pressure harnesses together as shown. Discard any excess cable tie.
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Form a drip loop in the primary door harness, then use a cable tie to secure the primary door harness connector to the door handle as shown. Discard any excess tie.
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Use a cable tie to secure the pressure switch to the door handle as shown. Discard any excess cable tie.
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Install a new back seal on the door handle assembly:
- Reinstall the door handle.