Tesla Model S: Position Sensor - Door - Exterior Handle - Rear - 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 position sensor wiring and remove position sensor
assembly.
- Remove screw securing position sensor to bracket and remove
bracket (torque 1 Nm).
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following.
- Install the bracket to position sensor and secure with screw.
Ensure the sensor dowel is correctly aligned to the bracket.
- Install and align position sensors and harness to housing and
control link. Align position sensor dowels and fit screws.
- Align control link to housing and fit pivot pin.
- Position all wiring around housing and secure with cable ties.
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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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Removal
Remove Door Motor (refer to procedure)
Remove Door Grip (refer to procedure)
Remove press sensor screw.
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A flatbed truck or comparable transport vehicle is the
recommended method of transporting Model S. The
vehicle can face either direction when using a flatbed.
If Model S must be transported without a flatbed truck,
then wheel lifts and dollies must be used to ensure that
all four wheels are off
Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any time a high
voltage cable is handled. Refer