Tesla Model 3: Handle - Exterior Release - Door - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
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
- Remove the front LH door glass. See Glass - Door - LH - Front (Remove
and Replace).
- Remove the front LH door closeout panel. See Closeout Panel - Door -
Front - LH (Remove and Install).
- Disconnect the electrical wiring harness from the door handle connector.
- Remove the plugs that cover access to the door handle nuts.
- Remove the nuts that attach the door handle to the door, and then remove
the handle from the door.
Torque 7 Nm
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Gauge, Taper Step (1080552-00-A)
Procedure
Remove the LH rear door exterior release handle. See Handle - Exterior
Release - Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
Exercise the ha
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 shel
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Camera - Occupant (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Remove the rear view mirror. See Mirror - Rear View (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the upper quad camera cover, disconnect
the occupant camera connector, and remove the camera cover from the vehicle.
Remove the screws
SPECIAL TOOLS
Camera Calibration Target (1053066-00-A)
Wrench, 2.5mm, Thin (1448868-00-A)
Note: This procedure describes how to calibrate the forward
facing cameras. It does not apply to the rear facing camera.
Setup
Park the vehicle on a flat surface with at least 106 cm (3.5 ft) of
space in