Tesla Model 3: Glass - Door - LH - Rear (Remove and Replace)

SPECIAL TOOLS

Tool, Window Switch Bypass, Model 3 (1135305-00-A)

XP-10 Power Supply, XP-10 (1129348-00-A)

Warning: The side impact airbag deployment depends on the front door sensor's ability to detect a side impact from air pressure. Make sure that there are no uncovered holes in the front door shells. Additionally, always reinstall plugs or tape when servicing or inspecting the front doors and their components.

Remove

1. Remove the rear LH door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Rear - LH (Remove and Install).
2. Remove the LH rear door inner belt seal from the rear door. See Seal - Inner Belt - Rear Door - LH (Remove and Replace).

3. Remove the plugs that cover the opening in the door for access to the bolts.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the window motor.
5. Connect the window switch special tool and lower the door glass so that the regulator isolator clamp bolts are accessible from the holes.
6. Disconnect the window switch special tool.

7. Remove and discard the bolts that attach the door glass to the regulator isolator clamps, and then remove the door glass from the door.

Note: Replace the regulator isolator clamps, if damaged.

Install

1. Position the door glass into the rear door.

2. Install the new bolts that attach the door glass to the regulator isolator clamps.   Torque 12 Nm
3. Install the inner belt seal to the rear door; attach the inner belt seal with clips.

  Tip: Press the inner belt seal down into the rear door.

4. Adjust the door glass. See Glass - Door - LH - Rear (Adjust).
5. Install the rear door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Rear - LH (Remove and Install).
6. Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
7. Use Toolbox to perform the LH rear door calibration procedure.
8. Press the LH rear window switch down to the second position to activate the auto-lower function, and then raise the window completely to activate the auto-rise function.

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