Tesla Model 3: Window Motor / Regulator Assembly - 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).
- Remove the plugs that allow access to the window motor/regulator
assembly.
- Remove the nuts that attach the window motor/regulator assembly to the
front LH door, and then remove the window motor/regulator assembly from the
door.
Torque 10 Nm

Install

- Position the window motor/regulator assembly into the LH front door for
installation.
- Install the nuts that attach the window motor/regulator assembly to the
front LH door.
Torque 10 Nm

- Install the plugs that allow for access to the window motor/regulator
assembly.
- Install the front LH door closeout panel. See
Closeout Panel - Door - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
- Install the front LH door glass. See
Glass - Door - LH - Front (Remove and Replace)
- Adjust the front LH door glass. See
Glass - Door - LH - Front (Adjust).
- Install the LH front door trim panel. See
Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
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Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
In Toolbox, select the connection status icon at the top right corner,
and then select Connect Locally.
Get into the driver seat, and then close the
Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
In Toolbox, select the connection status icon at the top right corner,
and then select Connect Locally.
Get into the driver seat, and then close the
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Remove
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove the front aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove
and Replace).
From under the vehicle, disconnect the electrical harness from the 5-way
Opening the Charge Port
The charge port is located on the left side of
Model 3, behind a door that is part of the rear
tail light assembly. Before charging, park
Model 3 to ensure that the charge cable easily
reaches the charge port.
With Model 3 unlocked (or an authenticated
phone is within