10/12/2024 14:31:42

Door Glass - LH - Front (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 11500102

  • 2024-12-10: Added new caution about Pre-Installation Glass Inspection service requirements.
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CAUTION
New glass components (windshield, roof, door, and fixed glass) must be inspected before installation to meet Tesla’s internal standards of quality. Perform the inspection described in Pre-Installation Glass Inspection before beginning this procedure.

Removal

  1. Remove the LH front door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Install)
  2. Remove the LH front window outer belt seal. See Seal - Outer Belt - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace)
  3. Remove the door inner belt glass seal. See Seal - Inner Belt - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the fasteners (x3) that attach the door control unit to the door closeout panel (torque 1 Nm).
  5. Tie the door control unit aside.
  6. Remove the fasteners (x6 screws and x1 clip) that attach the closeout panel to the door (torque 4 Nm), and then remove the door closeout panel.
  7. Connect the window switch to the LH front door harness, and then raise the window fully.
  8. Remove the adhesive patches (x3) from the glass access openings.
  9. Lower the door glass and align the glass with the opening in the door panel.
  10. Loosen, but do not remove, the fastener that attaches the door glass to the regulator (torque 7.5 Nm).
  11. Using a suitable tool, depress the regulator clip, and then pull the leading edge of the glass vertically to release it from the regulator.
  12. Remove the door glass.
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    CAUTION
    Place the door glass in a safe area to prevent damage.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

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Warning
Always replace plugs or tape removed from the front door shells when servicing or inspecting the door or its components. Additional holes in the door creates more escape paths for air, which decreases the front door pressure sensor's ability detect a side impact, and can negatively affect airbag deployment.
  • Inspect the new door glass for any damage before installation.
  • Cover all door panel openings with waterproof adhesive tape.
  • Check the window alignment and adjust if necessary.