Tesla Model S: Handle - Exterior Release - Door - Rear - 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 and
disconnect handle harness connector.
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.
- Remove door grip from fork.
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 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.
Ins
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 gri
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Removal
Remove the rear window lift switch (refer to procedure).
Release the clips (x4) that secure the speaker cover to the door
trim.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Carefully remove the sp
Removal
Recover the A/C refrigerant from the vehicle
(refer to procedure).
Remove the 12V battery bracket beam
(refer to procedure).
Release the fasteners (x2) that secure the fuse
box to the front crossmember (torque 6 Nm).