Tesla Model S: Panel - Door Trim - LH - Front (Remove)
Removal
- Position the vehicle so that there is full access to the
driver's door.
- Lower the window.
- Open the door for access.
- Remove the screws (x3) that secure the trim pad to the door.
Note: Two of the screws are concealed by the door
handle insert (torque 3 Nm) and one screw is concealed by
the pull cup's rubber insert (torque 6 Nm).
- Using a trim tool, remove and discard the heart flex clips (x9)
that secure the trim.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
- Support the door trim and disconnect the latch release cable
from the inner door handle.
- Disconnect the puddle lamp connector.
- Disconnect the door switch harness connector.
- Disconnect the door pocket lamp harness connector.
- Disconnect the harness connector from the rear safety lamp.
The next step only applies to vehicles with next generation seats. On
these vehicles, a retention strap also secures the trim panel to the
door.
- Remove the blind rivet that secures the retention strap.
- Remove the door glass (refer to procedure).
- Using a 3/16 in (4.5 mm) bit, drill out the rivet.
Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye
protection must be worn when performing this
operation.
- Remove the strap from the door panel. Discard the strap.
Note: It is necessary to install a new
strap during reinstallation.
- Remove the rivet shank from the door.
Note: The rivet shanks are aluminum and can
not be retrieved with a magnet.
- Open and close the door several times; listen for any debris
that has fallen inside the door panel. If necessary, release the
screws (x6 ) that secure the regulator access panel (torque 4
Nm) and remove any debris.
- Remove the door trim panel from the vehicle.
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Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Caution: Do not reuse the heart flex clips; they are
one-time use only.
Vehicles
Removal
Remove the driver's door switch pack (refer to procedure).
Release the clips that secure the speaker cover to the door
trim.
Caution: Take care not to damage compo
Removal
Position the vehicle so that there is full access to the door.
Open the door for access.
Release the screw cover from the door trim panel.
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
VIN Locations
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is visible in 3 locations:
The bottom corner of the driver's side of the windshield
On the driver's side door jamb
Vehicles built before September 2015: On the front crossmember,
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Installation of components is reverse of removal, except for the
following:
When reconnecting the HV cables to the charge port:
Remove any adhesive patch residue from the mating surfaces of
the high voltage cable lugs.
Remove any adhesive patch residue from the surfaces of the