2025-03-12

Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1010020102 FRT 1.05 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.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Front Door - LH (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH front door check strap to the body
24 Nm (17.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T40 socket
 Reuse
Nuts (x2) that attach the LH front upper and lower door hinges to the door
26 Nm (19.2 lbs-ft)
  • Combination Wrench 12pt 13mm
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Move the LH front seat backward.
  3. Remove the secondary seal from the LH front door. See Secondary Seal - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the LH front door moving side glass. See Moving Side Glass - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Disconnect the LV battery power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  6. Remove the LH exterior mirror. See Exterior Mirror - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the LH front pressure sensor. See Door Pressure Sensor (Remove and Replace).
  8. Disconnect the LH front regulator motor connector.
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    Note
    Disengage the red locking tab, and then press down the black tab to release the connector.
  9. Remove the LH front door speaker woofer. See Speaker - Front Door (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove the LH front door closeout panel assembly. See Window Regulator Closeout Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
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    Note
    No need to remove the window regulator from the door closeout panel assembly.
  11. Remove the LH front outer door handle. See Door Handle Outer- Passive- RH (Remove and Replace).
  12. Remove the LH front door latch. See Door Latch - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  13. Remove the LH front door harness. See Harness - Front LH Door - Premium - LHD (Remove and Replace).
  14. Apply tape to LH front fender.
  15. Remove the LH front door check strap. See Front Check Strap (Remove and Replace).
  16. Apply tape surrounding the hinges to mark the installation position.
  17. Release the nuts (x2) that attach the LH front upper and lower door hinges to the door.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Combination Wrench 12pt 13mm
  18. With assistance, lift the LH front door assembly up from the vehicle, and place it on a padded surface.

Install

  1. With assistance, position the LH front door assembly to the vehicle, and hand-tighten the nuts (x2) that attach the LH front lower and upper door hinges to the door.
  2. Install the LH front door check strap. See Front Check Strap (Remove and Replace).
  3. Install the LH front door harness. See Harness - Front LH Door - Premium - LHD (Remove and Replace).
  4. Install the LH front door latch. See Door Latch - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Install the LH front outer door handle. See Door Handle Outer- Passive- RH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Install the LH front door closeout panel assembly. See Window Regulator Closeout Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the LH front door speaker woofer. See Speaker - Front Door (Remove and Replace).
  8. Connect the LH front regulator motor connector.
  9. Install the LH front pressure sensor. See Door Pressure Sensor (Remove and Replace).
  10. Connect the LV battery power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  11. Install the LH exterior mirror. See Exterior Mirror - LH (Remove and Replace).
  12. Install the LH front door moving side glass. See Moving Side Glass - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
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    Note
    Return to the current procedure after installing the LH front door outer and inner belt seals.
  13. Close the LH front door to check for gap/flushness.
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    Note
    Adjust the LH front door if necessary. Refer to CVIS for current specification.
  14. Open the LH front door.
  15. Torque the nuts (x2) that attach the LH front lower and upper door hinges to the door.
    26 Nm (19.2 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Combination Wrench 12pt 13mm
  16. Remove all masking tapes.
  17. Continue installing the LH front door moving side glass. See Moving Side Glass - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
  18. Install the secondary seal from the LH front door. See Secondary Seal - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
  19. Install the HEPA filter assembly. See Hepa Filter (Remove and Replace).
  20. Move the LH front seat to original position.
  21. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.