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Tesla Model 3: Door - Front - LH (Remove and Install)

Tesla Model 3 2017-2023 Service Manual / Body / Body Panels / Door - Front - LH (Remove and Install)

Door - Front - LH (Remove and Install)

Note:

This procedure was formulated using a release candidate or production model. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high-voltage systems and components.

Remove

  1. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion.
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron.
  3. Disconnect 12V power.
  4. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap.
  5. Remove the middle A-Pillar trim panel.
  6. Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim.

Door - Front - LH (Remove and Install)

  1. Disconnect the LH front door electrical connectors from the LH body controller module.

Door - Front - LH (Remove and Install)

  1. Release the electrical harness clip from the LH body controller module.

Door - Front - LH (Remove and Install)

  1. Release the grommet, and then push the LH door electrical harness through the A-pillar bulkhead.

Door - Front - LH (Remove and Install)

  1. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front door check strap to the A-pillar. Torque 24 Nm

Caution:

Unbolting the door check allows the door to swing freely beyond opening limits.

Door - Front - LH (Remove and Install)

  1. Use tape to mark the mounting locations of the door hinges on the LH front door.

Door - Front - LH (Remove and Install)

Loosen the hinge bolts, and then remove the lower bolts for each hinge. Torque 24 Nm

Door - Front - LH (Remove and Install)

  1. Partially unthread the upper bolt for each hinge, and with assistance, lift the LH front door away from the vehicle.

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

Partially thread the upper bolt for each hinge in the door so that the door can set on the hinges to install the lower bolt.

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