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Tesla Model S: Position Sensor - Door - Exterior Handle - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Service Manual / Closures / Position Sensor - Door - Exterior Handle - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

Removal

  1. Remove door handle for access (refer to procedure)
  2. Remove door handle rear seal.
  3. Remove control link pivot pin to allow control link to be released from housing.

    Removal

  4. Position control link and remove screw securing position sensor to link (torque 1 Nm).
  5. Remove screw securing position sensor to housing (torque 1.5 Nm).
  6. Release position sensor wiring and remove position sensor assembly.
  7. Remove screw securing position sensor to bracket and remove bracket (torque 1 Nm).
Installation
  1. Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following.
  2. Install the bracket to position sensor and secure with screw. Ensure the sensor dowel is correctly aligned to the bracket.
  3. Install and align position sensors and harness to housing and control link. Align position sensor dowels and fit screws.
  4. Align control link to housing and fit pivot pin.
  5. Position all wiring around housing and secure with cable ties.

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