2025-10-22

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

Correction code 17103002 1.74 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 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 wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components.
  • 2025-10-22: Released new procedure.

Remove

  1. Open all four doors and the liftgate.
  2. Lower both front windows.
  3. Remove LH falcon door lower garnish
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    9x V-clips, Replace any damaged or missing V-clips, Take care not to damage door trim panel during removal
  4. Remove LH upper falcon door trim
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    17x clips, 2x tabs, 1x connector may be present on early production vehicles
  5. Remove LH falcon rear upper bracket
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    3x bolts, T25, 2.5 Nm, 3x gasket bolts, T25, 4.0 Nm, 1x harness clip, Fastener count may vary
  6. Remove LH falcon front upper bracket
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    3x bolts, T25, 2.5 Nm, 3x gasket bolts, T25, 4.0 Nm, 1x harness clip, Fastener count may vary
  7. Disconnect primary and secondary strut connectors of LH rear door
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    2x connectors
  8. Remove harness clip from falcon door upper
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    1x harness clip
  9. Remove LH upper outer falcon door middle trim
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    4x bolts, T25, 3.0 Nm, 3x gasket bolts, 4.0 Nm, Fastener count may vary
  10. Remove LH upper gap hider trim
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    4x clips
  11. Remove LH rear decorative trim panel
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    6x clips, 2x tabs, slide rearward, push down 2 metal tabs to release the trim
  12. Remove bolts securing LH rear door panel to door
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    8x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  13. Remove LH rear door trim panel
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    13x clips, 1x connector
  14. Lower LH falcon door
  15. Remove LH falcon door upper glass
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    10x nuts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Loosen Sequence is outside to inside from 1 to 10, Recommend assistance
  16. Move LH front seat backward
  17. Remove LH sunvisor bezel
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    6x clips, 5x tabs, Release clips, then slide bezel towards front of vehicle to release
  18. Release LH upper A-pillar from body
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Discard nut after removal
  19. Move LH A-pillar for access to headliner
  20. Remove screw securing LH front end of headliner to body
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    1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
  21. Move LH front seat forward
  22. Move LH front door seal away from B-pillar
  23. Release upper portion of LH lower B-pillar to LH upper B-pillar
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    5x clips
  24. Remove bolts securing LH upper B-pillar
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    2x bolts, T25, 3 Nm
  25. Release LH upper B-pillar from body
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    3x clips
  26. Move RH front seat backward
  27. Remove RH sunvisor bezel
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    6x clips, 5x tabs, Release clips then slide bezel toward front of vehicle
  28. Release RH upper A-pillar from body
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Discard nut after removal
  29. Move RH A-pillar for access to headliner
  30. Remove screw securing RH front end of headliner to body
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    1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
  31. Move RH front seat forward
  32. Move RH front door seal away from B-pillar
  33. Release upper portion of RH lower B-pillar to RH upper B-pillar
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    5x clips
  34. Remove bolts securing RH upper B-pillar
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    2x bolts, T25, 3 Nm,3x clips
  35. Release RH upper B-pillar from body
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    3x clips
  36. Release front portion of headliner from body
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    25x clips, Reducing 25 clips actually provides enough space
  37. Remove fastener securing the LH B-pillar racetrack to spine racetrack
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    1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm
  38. Remove the LH B-pillar racetrack from vehicle
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    22x clips, Start from the bottom and work your way up
  39. Remove fasteners securing the LH C-pillar racetrack to spine racetrack
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    1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm
  40. Remove LH falcon door primary strut covers
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    2x covers
  41. Remove LH spine racetrack from vehicle
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    8x clips
  42. Disconnect LV power. See Disconnect 12V Power.
  43. Release clips securing harnesses and connectors to closeout panel
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    3x clips
  44. Disconnect door harness from close out panel harness
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    3x connectors
  45. Remove bolt securing ground to LH lower falcon door
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
  46. Remove lower falcon door harness clips
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    5x clips
  47. Release clips securing harness to LH falcon door mid gaphider
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    4x clips
  48. Remove LH hinge trim cover
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    1x bolt, 8mm, 10 Nm, 1x clip
  49. Release harness from the car body and disconnect junction connectors
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    1x clip, 2x connectors
  50. Remove bolts for panel spine close out
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    8x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
  51. Disconnect LH rear door harness connectors from falcon door controller
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    2x connectors, 1x clip
  52. Remove LH upper falcon door harness

Install

  1. Install upper flacon door harness
  2. Connect LH rear door harness connectors to falcon door controller
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    2x connectors, 1x clip
  3. Install bolts for panel spine close out
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    8x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
  4. Connect harness to car body and connect junction connectors
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    1x clip, 2x connectors
  5. Install LH hinge trim cover
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    1x bolt, 8mm, 10 Nm, 1x clip
  6. Install clips securing harness to LH falcon door mid gaphider
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    4x clips
  7. Install lower falcon door harness clips
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    5x clips
  8. Install bolt securing ground to LH lower falcon door
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
  9. Connect door harness to close out panel harness
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    3x connectors
  10. Install clips securing harnesses and connectors to closeout panel
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    3x clips
  11. Reconnect LV power. See Disconnect 12V Power.
  12. Install LH spine racetrack to vehicle
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    8x clips
  13. Ensure the LH falcon door seal is seated behind the spine racetrack
  14. Install LH falcon door primary strut covers
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    2x covers
  15. Install fastener securing the LH C-pillar racetrack to the spine racetrack
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    1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm
  16. Install the LH B-pillar racetrack
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    22x clips, Start from the top make sure the top of the racetrack is engaged with spine racetrack
  17. Ensure the LH falcon door seal is seated behind the B-pillar racetrack
  18. Install fastener securing the LH B-pillar racetrack to the spine racetrack
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    1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm
  19. Engage front portion of headliner to body
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    25x clips
  20. Install screw securing RH front end of headliner to body
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    1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
  21. Install RH upper B-pillar to body
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    3x clips, Replace clips if damaged, Ensure that the safety adjustment device is installed in place
  22. Install bolts securing RH upper B-pillar
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    2x bolts, T25, 2.5 Nm
  23. Secure upper portion of RH lower B-pillar to RH upper B-pillar
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    5x clips, Replace clips if damaged
  24. Fully seat RH front door seal along RH B-pillar trims
  25. Move RH front seat backward
  26. Install bolts securing RH upper A-pillar to body
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Install new nut
  27. Install RH sunvisor bezel
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    6x clips, 5x tabs, Insert tab and slide bezel towards rear of vehicle, then secure clips
  28. Move RH front seat to original position
  29. Install screw securing LH front end of headliner to body
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    1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
  30. Install LH upper B-pillar to body
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    3x clips, Replace clips if damaged, Ensure that the safety adjustment device is installed in place
  31. Install LH upper B-pillar
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    2x bolts, T25, 2.5 Nm,
  32. Secure upper portion of LH lower B-pillar to LH upper B-pillar
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    5x clips, Replace clips if damaged
  33. Fully seat LH front door seal along LH B-pillar trims
  34. Move LH front seat backward
  35. Secure LH upper A-pillar to body
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Install new nut
  36. Install LH sunvisor bezel
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    6x clips, 5x tabs, Insert tabs and slide bezel towards rear of vehicle, then secure clips
  37. Move LH front seat to original position
  38. Position LH falcon door upper glass to body and hand tighten nuts
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    10x nuts, 10mm, 5 Nm, Add washers at the corners of glass to ensure flatness between glass and body, Number of washers added may vary, Torque at later step, Recommend assistance
  39. Install LH rear door trim panel
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    1x connector, 13 clips, replace all clips, Install door trim starting from top and make sure the door trim tap is fitted correctly on the inner belt seal
  40. Install bolts securing LH rear door panel to door
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    8x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
  41. Install LH rear decorative trim panel
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    6x clips, Secure 2 large metal clips then slide trim forward and secure remaining clips
  42. Install LH upper gaphider trim
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    4x clips
  43. Install LH upper outer falcon door middle trim
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    4x bolts, T25, 3.0 Nm, 3x gasket bolts, T25, 4.0 Nm, Fastener count may vary
  44. Install harness clip to falcon door upper
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    1x clip
  45. Connect primary and secondary strut connectors of LH rear door
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    2x connectors
  46. Install LH falcon front upper bracket
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    3x bolts, T25, 2.5 Nm, 3x gasket bolts, T25, 4.0 Nm, 1x harness clip, Fastener count may vary
  47. Install LH falcon rear upper bracket
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    3x bolts, T25, 2.5 Nm, 3x gasket bolts, T25, 4.0 Nm, 1x harness clip, Fastener count may vary
  48. Install LH upper falcon door trim
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    17x clips, 2x tabs, align strut cover first, 1x connector may be present on early production vehicles
  49. Install LH falcon door lower garnish
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    9x V-clips, 1x guide tab
  50. Close LH falcon door
  51. Calibrate LH falcon wing door
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    Hold the upper B-pillar button in the down position to manually calibrate, Door must be calibrated and closed for firmware to pass
  52. Close RH falcon wing door
  53. Calibrate RH falcon wing door
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    Hold the upper B-pillar button in the down position to manually calibrate, Door must be calibrated and closed for firmware to pass
  54. Close liftgate
  55. Close RH front door
  56. Raise both front windows
  57. Close LH front door