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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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:
Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace) -
Remove
Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
Remove the hood latch cover. See
Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace
SPECIAL TOOLS
Flare nut crowfoot set (1079041-00-A)
Remove
Caution:
Brake fluid dissolves paint. Have clean towels and plenty o