2025-03-12

Hinge - Rear - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1133060702 FRT 0.25 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. Apply masking tape to the area surrounding the LH rear door upper hinge on the body and door to aid in alignment during installation.
  3. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear door upper hinge to the body.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  4. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear door upper hinge to the door.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  5. Carefully remove the LH rear door upper hinge from the vehicle.

Install

  1. Use the alignment tape to position the LH rear door upper hinge onto the door, and then hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the hinge to the door.
  2. Use the alignment tape to position the LH rear door upper hinge onto the body, and then hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the hinge to the body.
  3. Close the LH front door.
  4. Close the LH rear door and check for gap and flushness. Adjust as necessary.
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    Note
    Refer to CVIS for current gap/flush specifications.
  5. Open the LH front door.
  6. Tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear door upper hinge to the door.
    49 Nm (36.1 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  7. Tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear door upper 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
  8. Remove the masking tape from the door and body.
  9. Apply touch up paint on the LH rear door upper hinge bolts as needed.
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    Note
    Shake the touch up paint before applying. Allow 20 minutes for the paint to dry.
  10. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.