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
Remove the rear drive unit:
Small drive unit:
Refer to procedure.
Large drive unit:
Refer to procedure.
Remove the rear sway bar
(refer to procedure).
If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension,
remove
Depressurize
Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
Press the brake pedal to turn on the drive rails.
Leave the driver's door open to keep the drive rails on.
In Toolbox, select Views > Suspension > Air
Suspension Fill/Deflate and select the Help icon
for speci