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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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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Remove
Remove the rear LH wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
Remove
Remove the bolt that attaches the rear suspension cover to the LH lower
rear control arm assembly.
Torque 6 Nm
Release the tabs (x2) that attach the rear suspension cover to the LH
lower rear control arm assembly, and then remove the rear suspension cover
from the vehicle.
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