2025-03-12

Door Hinge - Front - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1133010302 FRT 0.30 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 the 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 tape surrounding the LH front door side and body side upper hinge to mark the hinge installation position.
  5. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front upper door hinge to the body.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  6. Remove the nut that attaches the LH front upper door hinge to the door.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  7. Remove the LH front door upper hinge.
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    Note
    Use one hand to push the top of the door (the area near the speaker) outward, and then pivot the hinge up and move it out toward the back of the vehicle.

Install

  1. Position the LH front door upper hinge onto the vehicle.
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    Note
    Use one hand to push the top of the door (the area near the speaker) outward, and then insert the upper hinge.
  2. Hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front upper door hinge to the body.
  3. Hand-tighten the nut that attaches the LH front upper door hinge to the door.
  4. Remove the floor jack from the LH front door.
  5. Close the LH front door, and then check that gap and flushness are within specifications. Adjust as necessary.
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    Note
    Refer to CVIS for current gap/flush specifications.
  6. Open the LH front door.
  7. Torque the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front upper door 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. Install the nut that attaches the LH front upper door 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
  9. Remove the tape around the upper hinge from the body and the door.
  10. Remove the tape from the LH front fender.
  11. Use IPA wipes to clean the LH front door upper hinge bolts, and allow 1 minute to dry.
  12. Shake the touch up paint, and then apply it to the LH front door upper hinge bolts.
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    Note
    Make sure the paint fully cover the bolts.
  13. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.