2023-04-20

Puddle Light - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 17351202 0.12 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

  • 2023-04-20: Fixed the broken link.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the front windows.
  2. Remove the LH front door trim decor. See Decor - Trim - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the LH front door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Pry the LH front door puddle light lens away from the door trim panel to release the clips (x3), and then remove the lens from the trim panel.
  5. Disconnect the LH front door puddle light electrical connector.
  6. Release the clips (x3) that attach the LH front door puddle light to the LH front door trim panel, and then pry the light upwards to remove it from the panel assembly.

Install

  1. Position the LH front door puddle light into the LH front door trim panel, and then push the light downward to secure the clips (x3) that attach it to the panel assembly.
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    Note
    Insert the tabs into the door panel first.
  2. Connect the LH front door puddle light electrical connector.
  3. Position the LH front door puddle light lens into the LH front door trim panel, and then press the lens into the panel to secure the clips (x3).
  4. Install the LH front door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Install the LH front door trim decor. See Decor - Trim - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Raise the front windows and close the LH front door.