Tesla Model S: Fork and Control Link - Door - Exterior Handle - Rear - LH (Remove and
Replace)
Removal
- Remove Door Motor (refer to procedure)
- Remove Door Grip (refer to procedure)
- Remove press sensor screw.
- Release door press sensor wiring connector.
- Remove pivot pin connecting control link to PVT cartridge.
- Position control link and remove screw securing position sensor
to link (torque 1 Nm).
- Remove screw securing position sensor to housing, release
connector and remove position sensor and harness assembly (torque
1.5 Nm).
- Remove control link pivot pin to housing and remove control
link.
- Release torsion springs (x2) from fork.
- Remove circlip retaining fork pivot shaft.
- Using a suitable drift, remove fork pivot shaft, collect torsion
springs and paddle gear.
Note: DO NOT use excessive force to fit the pivot
shaft. If all components are correctly aligned, firm hand
pressure on a drift will be sufficient.
- Remove fork assembly from housing.
- Remove pivot pins securing pvt cartridges to fork, taking note
of installed position. Remove cartridges.
- If door press sensor is to be replaced. Using a suitable flat
blade, release double sided tape and remove sensor from the fork.
Installation
- If door pressure sensor is to be replaced, remove double sided
tape backing and install sensor to fork.
- Install the PVT cartridges to the fork and fit pivot pins. Check
orientation of cartridges.
- Position paddle gear to fork and install fork to housing.
- Install torsion springs to housing.
- Install the fork pivot shaft, ensuring the flat section is
uppermost. Align paddle gear, springs and fork to housing as pivot
is inserted.
Note: DO NOT use excessive force to fit the pivot
shaft. If all components are correctly aligned, firm hand
pressure on a drift will be sufficient.
- Install the circlip retaining fork pivot shaft and engage the
torsion springs to fork.
- Position and align control link to housing, ensure orientation
is correct. Install the pivot pin to control link.
- Align harness and position sensors to housing control link.
Align position sensor dowels and fit screws.
- Align control link to PVT cartridge and fit pivot pin
- Install the door press sensor adjusting screw engage the first
ten threads.
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Note: This procedure is valid for all 2nd generation
door handles.
Special tools required for this procedure:
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Installation
Install the microswitch harness.
Reinstall all components other than the door backing. Leave the
harnesses loose.
Note: If performing this procedure o
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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
You can access wiper settings by touching the wiper
button on the steering yoke or touching Controls >
Wipers.
Press the wiper button on the steering yoke to wipe the
windshield.
Press and hold the wiper button to spray washer fluid
onto the windshield. After releasing the button, the
wiper