2025-03-12

DOOR HINGE - FRONT - LOWER - LEFT HAND (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1133010102 FRT 0.00 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 front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Support the LH front door from bottom.
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    Note
    Make sure to use soft material to protect the door paint.
  3. Apply tape to the LH front fender.
  4. Apply masking tape to the area surrounding the LH front door lower hinge on the body and door to aid in alignment during installation.
  5. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front door lower hinge to the body.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  6. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front door lower hinge to the door.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  7. Carefully remove the LH front door lower hinge from the vehicle.

Install

  1. Use the alignment tape to position the LH front door lower hinge onto the vehicle.
  2. Hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the hinge to the body.
  3. Hand-tighten the nut that attaches the LH front door lower hinge to the door.
  4. Remove the floor jack from the LH front door.
  5. Close the LH front door and check for gap and flushness. Adjust as necessary.
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    Note
    Refer to CVIS for current gap/flush specifications.
  6. Open the LH front door.
  7. Tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front door lower hinge to the door.
    26 Nm (19.2 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  8. Tighten the nut that attaches the LH front door lower hinge to the body.
    24 Nm (17.7 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  9. Remove tape from LH body side and door side of lower hinge location.
  10. Remove tape from LH front fender.
  11. Clean LH front door upper hinge bolts with IPA.
  12. Apply touch up paint on the LH front door lower hinge bolts as needed.
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    Note
    Shake the touch up paint before applying. Allow 20 minutes for the paint to dry.
  13. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.