10/12/2024 15:26:27

Door Glass - Rear - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 11500502

  • 2024-12-10: Added new caution about Pre-Installation Glass Inspection service requirements.
  • 2023-11-08: Updated the info about the nuts (x10) that secure the LH falcon door upper class, and added the detailed installation steps.
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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. Open the LH rear door and fully lower the LH rear window.
  2. Release V-clips (x9) to remove the LH falcon door lower garnish.
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    Note
    Replace any damaged or missing V-clips. Take care not to damage the door trim panel during removal.
  3. Use a plastic trim tool to release the clips (x17), tabs (x2) and the connector that secure the LH upper falcon door trim.
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    Note
    Numbers of clips/tabs/connectors may vary on different vehicles.
  4. Remove the bolts (x10) that secure the LH upper outer falcon door rear and front trim.
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    Note
    The number of fasteners may vary.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
    • Adapter 1/4in Dr. to 1/4in Hex Bit Quick Change
    • Short bit extension
    • Torx T25 Bit Stubby
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    Figure 1. Bolts that Secure the LH Upper Outer Falcon Door Rear Trim
    Figure 2. Bolts that Secure the LH Upper Outer Falcon Door Front Trim
  5. Remove the bolts (x7) that secure the LH upper outer falcon door middle trim.
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    Note
    The number of fasteners may vary.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
    • Adapter 1/4in Dr. to 1/4in Hex Bit Quick Change
    • Short bit extension
    • Torx T25 Bit Stubby
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    Figure 3. Bolts that Secure the LH Upper Outer Falcon Door Middle Trim
  6. Use a plastic trim tool to release the clips (x4) that secure the LH upper gap hider trim.
  7. Partially lower the LH falcon door.
  8. With assistance, remove the nuts (x10) that secure the LH falcon door upper class, and then remove the LH falcon door upper glass.
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    Note
    Loosen sequence is outside to inside from 1 to 10 as shown in the image.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 4 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 10 mm socket

Installation

  1. With assistance, position the LH falcon door upper glass to body, and hand tighten nuts (x10).
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    Note
    Add washers at the corners of glass to ensure the flatness between glass and body. The number of washers need to be added may vary. Torque the nuts at later step.
  2. Torque the nuts (x10) that secure the LH falcon door upper class.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
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    Tightening sequence is inside to outside from 1 to 10 as shown in the image.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 4 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 10 mm socket
  3. Open the LH rear door.
  4. Install the clips (x4) that secure the LH upper gap hider trim.
  5. Install the bolts (x7) that secure the LH upper outer falcon door middle trim.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    The number of fasteners may vary.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
    • Adapter 1/4in Dr. to 1/4in Hex Bit Quick Change
    • Short bit extension
    • Torx T25 Bit Stubby
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  6. Install the bolts (x10) that secure the LH upper outer falcon door rear and front trim.
    2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    The number of fasteners may vary.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
    • Adapter 1/4in Dr. to 1/4in Hex Bit Quick Change
    • Short bit extension
    • Torx T25 Bit Stubby
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  7. Install the clips (x17), tabs (x2) and the connector that secure the LH upper falcon door trim.
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    Note
    Numbers of clips/tabs/connectors may vary on different vehicles.
  8. Install the V-clips (x9) that secure the LH falcon door lower garnish.
  9. Raise the LH rear window and close the LH rear door.