Tesla Model S: Striker - Door - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Open door.
- Remove countersunk screws (x2) securing striker plate to 'B'
pillar (torque 22 Nm).
Note: Note installed position of components before
removal.
- Remove door striker.
InstallationInstallation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for
the following:
Adjust
Check and adjust door to body as required.
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Removal
Open door.
Remove countersunk screws (x2) securing striker plate to rear
door (torque 22 Nm).
Note: Note installed position of components before
removal.
Removal
Remove front door trim panel (refer to procedure)
Release clips and remove door pad finisher.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
Removal
Remove the rear door trim panel (refer to procedure).
Remove the screws (x3) and the nut (x1) that secure the interior
door handle to the trim pad (torque 3 Nm).
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Prepare a work area for adjusting the headlights:
The area is darkened.
The ground is flat and level.
There is a wall with a white matte surface.
Note: The wall should be at least 6 ft (1.8 m)
high and 12 ft (3.7 m) wide.
Note: Removing the passenger's front airbag destroys the
instrument panel top pad.
Removal
Remove the top pad (refer to procedure)
Note: The top pad is not reused in this procedure.
Remove the passenger airbag from the instrument panel top p