2026-09-08

Seal - Primary - Rear Door - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 11700502

  • 2026-09-08: Added steps to install the butyl rubber rope.

Special tool required for this procedure:

Supplier Part Number Description
Tesla 1049517-00-A Ergonomic Silicone Seam Roller

Removal

  1. Open all the doors and lower the front windows.
  2. Remove the LH upper rear door glass assembly. See Door Glass - Rear - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)
  3. Release the LH primary rear side body seal from the body, and then remove the seal from the vehicle.
    Note
    Pull the seal inward to remove as much tape as possible from the body. Shift the seal up and over the LH rear door to fully remove it.
    Note
    Discard the seal as it cannot be reused.
  4. Remove residual adhesive from the body.
    Note
    Remove the majority of the residual adhesive with the an eraser wheel, and then wipe with IPA.
    Note
    Removal may be more difficult when exposed to heat.
    Note
    Allow 1 minute of dry time.

Installation

  1. Position the LH primary rear side body seal for installation.
    Note
    Position flange in seal between the primary hinges.
  2. Install the new rear door primary seal.
    1. Align the cut outs in the new primary seal with the upper hinges and side bumpers on the upper door.
    2. Set the inner seal tape on the LH primary rear side body seal first, and then seat the outer seal tape and sill tape
      Note
      The inner tape should follow the body seam about 1cm from the edge.
      Note
      Wet out the adhesive applying pressure along the entirety of the seal once it is set in desired position.
    3. Press firmly on the seal using a silicone seam roller to ensure that it is fully seated.
      CAUTION
      Take care not to damage component(s).
  3. Install the butyl rubber rope onto the vehicle.
    1. Remove the adhesive tape.
    2. Install the 2mm butyl rubber rope along the outer side of the main seal, ensuring that the butyl rubber rope continuously wraps around the entire door opening.
    3. Stack the rubber appropriately at the sheet metal joints to ensure there is no gap between the main seal and the sheet metal part.
    4. After installation, press the outer side of the main seal to ensure it is flush with the body.
  4. Install the LH upper rear door glass assembly. See Door Glass - Rear - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)
  5. Close all the doors windows.