Tesla Model S: Back Plate - Door - Exterior Handle - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove door handle for access (refer to procedure)
- Position handle assembly on a soft working surface.
- Remove door handle rear seal.
- Remove screws (x4) securing handle grip backplate (torque 2 Nm).
- Remove handle.
Installation
- Install back plate starting with inner fixings first. Ensure the
LED wiring is correctly routed to avoid chafing.
- Install the door handle back seal
- Check door handle for smooth operation.
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Removal
Remove backplate grip (refer to procedure)
Disconnect LED wiring and remove from door grip.
Installation
Removal
Remove door handle for access (refer to procedure)
Position handle assembly on a soft working surface.
Remove door handle rear seal.
Release motor harness connector.
R
Removal
Remove door handle for access (refer to procedure)
Position handle assembly on a soft working surface.
Remove door handle rear seal.
Remove cable ties securing door pressu
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Removal
Open both LH doors.
Remove clips (x2) securing 'B' post finisher to body.
Caution: Protect exterior paint surfaces during this
procedure.
Note: Components have been removed in this graphic
to aid clarity.
Using a trim kn
Before you can operate Autosteer, you must enable it by
touching Controls > Autopilot > Autosteer (Beta).
To indicate that Autosteer is
available (but
not actively steering Model S), the
instrument panel displays a gray Autosteer
icon.
To initiate Autosteer, press the right scroll wheel.