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
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Whenever Model 3 is moving and your foot is
off the accelerator, regenerative braking slows
down Model 3 and feeds any surplus energy
back to the Battery.
By anticipating your stops and reducing or
removing pressure from the accelerator pedal
to slow down, you can take advantage of
regenera
Remove
Use a trim tool to remove the lower quad camera cover.
Remove the tether from the lower quad camera cover, and then remove the
lower quad camera cover.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.