Tesla Model 3: Handle - Exterior Release - Door - Rear - 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 LH rear door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Rear - LH
(Remove and Install).
- Remove the rear LH door glass. See Glass - Door - LH - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
- Remove the rear LH window regulator. See Window Motor / Regulator
Assembly - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the LH rear door exterior
release handle.
- Remove the nuts that attach the LH rear door exterior release handle to
the door, and then remove the handle from the door.
Torque 7 Nm
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
When a new handle is installed, or the removed handle is installed onto a new
door, perform an adjustment of the handle. See Handle - Exterior Release - Door
- Rear - LH (Adjust).
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DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements
SPECIAL TOOLS
TOOLKIT, WINDOW SWITCH (1454796-00-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
SEE MORE:
Pretensioner - Outboard Lap - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
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
Remove the 2nd row lower seat
Install
Use an IPA wipe to clean the area around the openings where the flood
ports were removed.
Install a 2nd generation flood port into the opening at the LH underside
of the HV battery penthouse.
Note: Press up firmly to fully seat the flood port and fasten the
clips (x8) internally