Tesla Model S: Handle - Exterior Release - Door - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove regulator assembly (refer to procedure)
- Make sure exterior release handle is fully retracted.
- Disconnect handle harness connector.
- Remove nuts (x4) securing door release assembly to reinforcement
(torque 9 Nm).
- Carefully release door handle assembly from door outer panel.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Caution: Protect exterior paint surfaces during this
procedure.
- Remove exterior release handle assembly from door.
- Remove door handle rear seal.
- Remove screws (x4) securing handle grip backplate and remove
(torque 2 Nm).
- Release LED from door grip.
- Release door grip from fork and remove.
Installation
Installation is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
- Install the grip and back plate on the new handle assembly
before reinstallation.
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Use Toolbox to update or redeploy the firmware:
- If the vehicle is not running the latest firmware,
run the "Vehicle Firmware Update" procedure.
- If the vehicle is running the latest firmware, run
the "Firmware Redeploy" procedure.
- After installation, check operation of replacement door
handle.
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Removal
Remove regulator assembly (refer to procedure)
Make sure exterior release handle is fully retracted.
Disconnect handle harness connector.
Remove nuts (x4) securing door re
Removal
Remove grip backplate (refer to procedure) .
Release LED from door grip.
Release door grip from fork and remove.
Removal
Remove grip backplate (refer to procedure)
Release LED from door grip.
Remove door grip from fork.
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Removal
Release the front of the exterior overhead console and pull
downward.
Caution: Do not damage the harness connections on the
inside of the overhead console.
Disconnect the 2 harness connect
Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the rear wheel arch liner
(refer to procedure).
Clean the areas that surround the connections
at each end of the