2025-12-18

Harness - Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 17102802 0.90 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components.
  1. Open LH rear door
  2. Lower LH rear window
  3. Remove fasteners securing LH rear door panel under armrest and door trim handle
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    2x bolts, T30, 6 Nm
  4. Remove underside white task light from LH rear door panel
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    4x clips, 1x connector, Insert the trim tool to release C-notch toward front of door, then disconnect white task light with small flat screwdriver before removing it, Caution: harness very short
  5. Remove LH rear door panel assembly
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    10x clips, 3x fir tree clips, 3x connectors, Pull outwards and up from underside white task light to release clips securing panel to door, then remove top portion from door seal, Remove harness from trim panel
  6. Release inner belt seal from LH rear door
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    6x clips, Pull up to release seal, Remove clips left behind and reinstall onto seal
  7. Remove circle button plugs covering openings in door for access to regulator guide blocks
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    2x plugs
  8. Temporarily connect underside white task light to LH rear door harness
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    1x connector, Caution: route harness/lamp so it will not be damaged when closing door
  9. Connect window switch special tool to LH rear door harness
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    1x connector
  10. Close LH rear door latch to allow window to raise fully
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    Do not close door with window in this position, as upper bright trim will be damaged
  11. Raise window for access to regulator guide blocks
  12. Remove bolt securing forward most regulator guide block
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 12 Nm
  13. Remove bolt securing forward most regulator guide block
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 12 Nm
  14. Remove window glass from LH rear door
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    It is suggested to ask another colleague to help
  15. Disconnect rear window motor connector
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    1x connector, Disengage locking tab, then release connector body
  16. Remove the manual latch release cable from window regulator panel
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    1x clip
  17. Disconnect harness from LH rear pressure sensor
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    1x connector, Pull back on locking tab, then release connector body
  18. Release clips securing door harness to closeout panel
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    3x clips
  19. Remove bolts securing the window regulator to door assembly
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    11x bolts, 8mm, 4 Nm
  20. Remove plugs covering regulator rail fasteners
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    2x plugs
  21. Remove closeout panel assembly from door
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Remove bolts, then slide closeout panel assembly down and out, Window regulator and closeout panel come out as one piece
  22. Disconnect LH rear outer door handle connector
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    1x connector, Pull to disengage locking tab, Pull again to release connector body
  23. Release upper clip securing LH rear door harness
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    1x clip
  24. Disconnect the LH front door latch
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    1x connector, Disengage locking tab, then release connector
  25. Release clips securing LH rear door harness along door side
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    3x clips
  26. Release harness clips along bottom of LH rear door
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    3x clips
  27. Open LH front door
  28. Remove LH mid A-pillar assembly
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    1x clip, 1x tab, Release the upper clip then pull mid A-pillar upward to remove
  29. Remove clip securing LH lower A-pillar trim
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    1x push clip
  30. Remove LH lower A-pillar trim
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    6x clips, 2 guide tabs, Pull rear of lower A-pillar upward to release clip then pull rearward to release trim panel
  31. Release LH front seat harness and guide from body
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    3x clips, 1 datum, Datum goes through access hole on LH lower B-pillar
  32. Move LH front seat forward
  33. Release LH upper B-pillar assembly and move aside
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    4x clips, Pull the bottom of the upper B-pillar toward inside of the vehicle then pull the top to release the remaining clips
  34. Release 2nd row seat cushion
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    Lift front edge of seat cushion upward to release foam from frame, Pull towards front of vehicle then tilt bench against 40/60 back
  35. Partially remove LH rear door seal
  36. Remove LH rear sill trim
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    5x clips, Rear edge is mated with groove in trunk side trim, Release clips at the front of LH rear sill trim working your way back towards rear of sill trim
  37. Remove clip securing LH lower B-pillar to body
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    1x push clip, Clip secures lower B-pillar and rear cabin carpet to body
  38. Remove the LH lower B-pillar assembly
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    6x clips, Pull the top of B-pillar to release top clips then work your way to bottom clips
  39. Release grommet connector then remove LH rear door harness from the B-pillar area
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    1x connector, 2x clips, 1x grommet, Pry at both the top and then the bottom of rear door harness grommet while pulling away from B-pillar to release door harness
  40. Remove rubber grommet from LH rear door assembly
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    1x grommet, Pull grommet through LH rear door assembly from within door
  41. Remove LH rear door harness from door assembly
  42. Position LH rear door harness into door assembly
  43. Install rubber grommet to LH rear door assembly
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    1x grommet
  44. Install LH rear door harness to B-pillar
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    1x connector, 2x clips, 1x grommet, Press LH rear door harness connector to body harness connector, Hold body harness connector in place till audible click is heard, Gently pull body harness connector to ensure its secure, Ensure door harness grommet is seated to B-pillar
  45. Install the LH lower B-pillar assembly
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    6x clips, Align the bottom guide tab to its slot then press the bottom clips, Work your way to top clips
  46. Install clip securing LH lower B-pillar to body
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    1x push clip, Clip secures lower B-pillar and rear cabin carpet to body
  47. Install LH rear sill trim
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    5x clips, Rear edge is mated with groove in trunk side trim, Install rear edge of LH rear sill trim into trunk side trim and work your way forward securing clips
  48. Reseat LH rear door seal
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    Seat pillar and sill trim tabs underneath seal
  49. Reposition 2nd row seat cushion
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    Slide cushion rearward then align with buckles and foam with seat rail, Make sure cushion is fully seated with push & pull test
  50. Install the LH upper B-pillar assembly
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    4x clips, Lower the seat belt slider to align it with the B-pillar panel, Insert top portion of upper B-pillar under the headliner to align the clips, Press the bottom to fully seat upper B-pillar to lower B-pillar, Make sure the seal correctly overlaps the trim
  51. Move LH front seat to original position
  52. Secure LH front seat harness and guide to body
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    3x clips, 1x datum, Datum goes through access hole on LH lower B-pillar
  53. Install LH lower A-pillar trim
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    6x clips, 2 locating pins, Align front locating pin first
  54. Install clip securing LH lower A-pillar trim
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    1x push clip
  55. Reseat LH front door seal along lower A-pillar trim
  56. Install LH mid A-pillar assembly
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    1x clip, 1x tab, Align the bottom tab then push the top clip to fully seat mid A-pillar, Pull seal over trim
  57. Close LH front door
  58. Install harness clips along LH rear door assembly
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    3x clips
  59. Install harness clips along LH rear door side
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    3x clips
  60. Connect the LH rear door latch
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    1x connector, Fully seat connector, then engage locking tab
  61. Install upper clip securing LH rear door harness
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    1x clip
  62. Connect harness to door handle assembly
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    1x connector, Fully seat connector, then engage locking tab
  63. Install closeout panel assembly
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 8 Nm, Slide window regulator rail up against inside of door and seat closeout panel outside, Install and torque bolts that secure window regulator rails
  64. Install regulator rail bolt plugs
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    2x plugs
  65. Install bolts securing the window regulator panel to door assembly
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    11x bolts, 8mm, 4 Nm, Hand start bolts to avoid stripping out the threads
  66. Install clips securing door harness to closeout panel
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    3x clips
  67. Connect door harness to LH rear pressure sensor
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    1x connector, Fully seat connector, then engage locking tab
  68. Install the manual latch release cable to window regulator panel
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    1x clip
  69. Connect rear window motor harness connector
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    1x connector, Fully seat connector, then engage locking tab
  70. Install window glass to LH rear door
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    It is suggested to ask another colleague to help
  71. Secure window glass to guide block clamps hand tight
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 12 Nm, Make sure guide blocks are not bottomed out on the regulator, this will allow for adjustment if needed
  72. Lower window fully
  73. Install inner belt seal onto LH rear door
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    6x clips, Push down to secure
  74. Release LH rear door latch by pulling emergency release cable
  75. Close LH rear door
  76. Open LH front door
  77. Fully raise LH rear window
  78. Check gap and flushness
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    Refer to CVIS for current spec, Stop procedure and re-adjust if necessary
  79. Open LH rear door
  80. Close LH rear door latch to allow window height adjustment
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    Do not close door with window fully raised, as upper bright trim will be damaged
  81. Adjust glass for access to regulator guide blocks
  82. Loosen bolts securing window glass to regulator guide blocks about half a turn to maintain position but still allow adjustment
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 12 Nm
  83. Adjust the front of moving glass to achieve flush target to B-Pillar applique
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    1x bolt, Use a 5mm hex socket to adjust the friction pad to tilt the glass inboard or outboard, Turn clockwise to achieve outboard adjustments and turn counter clockwise to achieve inboard adjustments
  84. Adjust the rear of moving glass to achieve flush target to quarter glass assembly
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    1x bolt, Use a 5mm hex socket to adjust the friction pad to tilt the glass inboard or outboard, Turn clockwise to achieve outboard adjustments and turn counter clockwise to achieve inboard adjustments
  85. Adjust moving glass to achieve gap target and hand tighten bolts
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 12 Nm
  86. Release LH rear door latch by pulling emergency release cable
  87. Close LH rear door
  88. Check gap and flushness
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    Readjust if necessary
  89. Open LH rear door
  90. Close LH rear door latch to allow window height adjustment
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    Do not close door with window fully raised, as upper bright trim will be damaged
  91. Adjust glass for access to regulator guide blocks
  92. Torque bolts securing window glass to regulator guide blocks
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    2x bolts, 10mm, 12 Nm
  93. Release LH rear door latch by pulling emergency release cable
  94. Lower LH rear window
  95. Disconnect window switch special tool
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    1x connector
  96. Install circle button plugs covering openings in door for regulator guide blocks
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    2x plugs
  97. Disconnect underside white task light from LH rear door
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    1x connector
  98. Install underside white task light to rear door panel
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    1x connector, Make sure the white task light C notch is pointing toward front edge of door trim
  99. Install LH rear door panel assembly
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    10x clips, 3x fir tree clips, 4x connectors, Secure harness clip first to make sure speaker connector and underside white task light connector are not swapped, then make harness connections, Slide top portion of panel into door seal first, then swing bottom into place, Ensure all clips are seated
  100. Install fasteners securing door panel to rear door
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    2x bolts, T30, 6 Nm, Do not use M3 door fasteners which are shorter in length
  101. Raise LH rear window
  102. Close LH rear door
  103. Calibrate the LH rear window. See Window Regulator (Recalibrate).