2025-03-12

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

Correction code 1170040502 FRT 0.35 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 wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

Remove

  1. Open the LH rear door and lower the LH rear window.
  2. Release the LH rear glass run seal clips (x4) to fully access the LH rear door secondary seal.
  3. Use narrow-width tape to carefully mark the location of the secondary seal around the door.
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    CAUTION
    Make sure that the edge of the tape accurately follows the edge of the seal.
  4. Slowly peel the length of the secondary seal from the perimeter of the rear door.
  5. Clean any remaining adhesive or residue from the rear door.

Install

  1. Use IPA wipes to clean the LH rear door secondary seal installation path.
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    Note
    Allow 1 minute of dry time.
  2. Peel a short section of seal backing and insert the end of the seal into the rear of the glass run seal.
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    Note
    Make sure that the open edge of the seal is facing the inside of the door.
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    Note
    Make sure that the drain holes of the seal is at the bottom of the door.
  3. Peel the seal backing and carefully position the edge of the seal to the edge of the marking tape while working around the rear door.
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    Note
    Do not stretch the seal as it is applied to the door.
  4. Use a seam roller to attach the seal to the LH rear door.
  5. Install the LH rear glass run seal clips (x4).
  6. Remove the marking tape from the LH rear door.
  7. Raise the LH rear window and close the LH rear door.