Handle - Exterior Release - Door - Front - LH (Remove & Replace)
Correction code 11451002 0.66 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.
Remove
- Remove the LH front door trim decor. See .
- Remove the LH front door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH front door closeout panel. See .
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Release but do not remove the bolts
(x4) that attach the LH door module to the door.NoteRemove the bolts enough to lower the LH door module to gain access to the door mirror harness.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 8 mm socket
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Connect a window switch tool to the LH
front door harness, and then raise the LH front window fully.
NoteConnect door panel x927 if switch kit is not available.
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Apply masking tape to the LH front
door glass and outer belt molding to mark the glass position, and then break the tape
between the molding and glass.
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Remove the rearmost bolt that attaches
the LH front door glass to the regulator.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10mm socket
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Lower the LH front window to access
the front bolt, and then disconnect the window switch.
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Remove the foremost bolt that attaches
the LH front door glass to the regulator, and then remove the glass from the door
assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10mm socket
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Remove the nuts (x2) that attach the
rear section of the LH front door window regulator to the door assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10mm socket
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Remove the LH front outer belt
molding.
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Partially release the LH front door
inner belt seal to gain access to the door mirror bolts.
- Pull the seal upwards to release the tab.
- Use a clip prytool to remove the push clips (x8).
- Pull the RH side of the seal away from the door panel.
- Keep the front side of the seal connected.
- Move the seal away from the door assembly.
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Disconnect the LH front door exterior
release handle connector.
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Remove the butyl patches (x2) that
cover the access holes in the door, remove the nuts (x3) that attach the LH front door
exterior release handle to the door, and then remove the door handle from the door
assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10mm socket
Install
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Position the LH front door exterior
release handle into the LH front door, install the nuts (x3) that attach the door handle
to the door assembly, and then install new butyl patches (x2) that cover the fastener
access holes.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10mm socket
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Connect the LH front door exterior
release handle connector.
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Install the nuts (x2) that attach the
rear section of the window regulator to the door assembly.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10mm socket
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Secure the clips (x8) and tab that
attach the LH front door inner belt seal to the door assembly.
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Position the LH front door outer belt
molding onto the door assembly, and then press the molding downward to secure it to the
door.
Tip: Apply P-80 to the channel to ease installation.
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Position the LH front door glass into
the LH front door, and then install the bolt that attaches glass to the front
regulator.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10mm socket
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Raise the LH front window fully, and
then install the bolt that attaches the LH front door glass to the front regulator.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10mm socket
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Check the gap between the LH front
window and the B-pillar applique, and adjust the glass as needed.
NoteRefer to CVIS for current specifications.
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Install the bolts (x4) that attach the
LH door module to the door.NoteMake sure to properly route the wiring for the LH door mirror.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 8 mm socket
- Fully lower the LH front window, and then disconnect the window switch special tool.
- Install the LH front door closeout panel. See .
- Install the LH front door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH front door trim decor. See .