Tesla Model S: Press Sensor - Door - Exterior Handle - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove door handle for access (refer to procedure)
- Position handle assembly on a soft working surface.
- Remove door handle rear seal.
- Remove cable ties securing door pressure sensor and motor
wiring.
- Release motor harness connector.
- Remove press sensor screw.
- Release door press sensor wiring connector.
- Using a suitable flat blade, release double sided tape and
remove the sensor from the fork.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following.
- Clean mating face of fork
- Remove backing tape from sensor and attach to fork.
- Install door press sensor fixing screw engaging the first ten
threads.
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Removal
Remove door handle for access (refer to procedure)
Position handle assembly on a soft working surface.
Remove door handle rear seal.
Remove cable ties securing door pressu
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.
Posit
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.
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NOTE: If Model S has no low voltage power, you need an
external low voltage power supply to open the hood or
use the touchscreen. See If Vehicle Has No Power.
CAUTION: To avoid damage, only pull the vehicle
onto a flatbed truck using a properly-installed tow
eye. Using the chassis, frame, or
Removal
Remove rear brake dust shield (refer to procedure)
Remove nut and bolt securing toe link arm to knuckle (torque 130
Nm).
Remove nut and bolt securing integral link to knuckle (torque
130 Nm).
Remove nut and bolt securing lower control arm to knuckle
(torque 1