Tesla Model S: Position Sensor - Door - Exterior Handle - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove door handle for access (refer to procedure)
- Remove door handle rear seal.
- Remove control link pivot pin to allow control link to be
released from housing.
- Position control link and remove screw securing position sensor
to link (torque 1 Nm).
- Remove screw securing position sensor to housing (torque 1.5
Nm).
- Release wiring harness and remove position sensors (x2).
- Remove screw securing position sensor to bracket (torque 1 Nm).
Remove bracket.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following.
- Position all wiring around the housing and secure as necessary
with cable ties.
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Removal
Remove door handle for access (refer to procedure)
Remove door handle rear seal.
Remove control link pivot pin to allow control link to be
released from housing.
Removal
Remove Door Motor (refer to procedure)
Remove Door Grip (refer to procedure)
Remove press sensor screw.
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Removal
Remove Door Motor (refer to procedure)
Remove Door Grip (refer to procedure)
Remove press sensor screw.
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Installation
Clean and inspect the wheel and valve hole.
Remove any dirt, burrs, or swarf.
Install the valve retaining screw to the wheel
sensor.
Note: Ensure that
the square faces are parallel with the slot in the sensor.
Model S has several sensors designed to detect the
presence of objects. When driving slowly in Drive or
Reverse (for example, when parking), the vehicle alerts
you if an object is detected in close proximity of your
Model S. Objects are only detected in your chosen
direction; front objects in D