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
Position vehicle for access to front doors.
Cover dash assembly to avoid damage.
Caution: Make sure the touch screen is fully
protected.
Working from passenger side, carefully release clips (x5)
securing RH and LH mirror finishers.