20/12/2023 00:40:37

Front Door Alignment

Correction code 10000004 Adjustable FRT NOTE: This procedure uses an adjustable correction code. Use the correction code listed above and manually enter the actual amount of time spent performing this procedure. 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.

  • 2023-12-20: Updated the original nonadjustable correction code to the new adjustable one.
Perform this procedure if the panel does not meet gap and flushness targets.

Procedure

  1. Identify any adjacent panels that may also need adjustment to successfully align the front doors to within specification.
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    Note
    If multiple panels require adjustment, the best practice is to start with a panel that is adjacent to a fixed panel on the vehicle (e.g. quarter panel or roof rail).
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    Note
    The optimal adjustment order is the following:
    • Trunk/liftgate
    • Rear doors
    • Front doors
    • Fenders
    • Hood
  2. Remove the striker for the door to accurately assess the natural alignment of the assembly.
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    CAUTION
    Forcing the door into alignment via striker adjustments can lead to premature wear on the hinge and latch assemblies.
  3. Identify what directions the door needs to be adjusted to bring it within specification.
  4. Use the images to identify the hardware that needs to be loosened to adjust the door position in the necessary directions.
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    Note
    Model 3 images shown; Model Y similar.
  5. Loosen the necessary bolts just enough to enable adjusting the assemblies with a light application of force.
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    Note
    If the vehicle is a "Structural Pack" variant, the door hinge has locating pins that need to be removed. See Hinge - Door - Front - Lower - LH (Structural Pack) (Rework).
  6. Retighten them.
  7. Check to see if the door fit has improved.
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    CAUTION
    Adjust the door in only one direction at a time to reduce risk of damage from panels contacting each other during the adjustment process.
  8. Repeat the process until the door fit is within gap and flushness specifications.
  9. Re-torque all hardware that was loosened back to factory values.
  10. Reinstall the striker.
  11. Adjust the striker until the door closes in a smooth motion with minimal effort and is correctly aligned to adjacent panels in the fully latched position.
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    Note
    If the door requires excessive force to close, does not latch, or does not maintain proper alignment with the striker installed, then the striker may require adjustment.
  12. Re-torque the striker hardware to factory values.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Door - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts that attach the hinges to the LH front door
49 Nm (36.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse
Bolts that attach the hinges to the LH front door
24 Nm (17.7 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse