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Tesla Model 3: Handle - Exterior Release - Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model 3 2017-2024 Service Manual / Closures / Exterior Door Handles / Handle - Exterior Release - Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

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

  1. Remove the LH rear door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Rear - LH (Remove and Install).
  2. Remove the rear LH door glass. See Glass - Door - LH - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the rear LH window regulator. See Window Motor / Regulator Assembly - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).

Handle - Exterior Release - Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the LH rear door exterior release handle.

Handle - Exterior Release - Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

Handle - Exterior Release - Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. 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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