Tesla Model S: Window Guide Rail (Remove and Replace)
Window Guide Rail - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove front quarter body glass (refer to procedure)
- Removal of the front quarter glass also removes front window
guide rail.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
InstallationInstallation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Window Guide Rail - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Note: This part has been deleted starting with VIN
5YJSA1DP9CFS00528, and is not found on vehicles built after October
11, 2012.
Removal
- Raise door glass.
- Remove door trim pad (refer to procedure)
- Remove clip securing door seal and reposition door seal for
access.
- Remove bolt securing window guide to door (torque 11 Nm). NOTE:
Seal removed for clarity.
- Remove nut securing window guide to door and remove guide
(torque 11 Nm).
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
Remove window glass (refer to procedure)
Remove bolts (x3) securing door control unit to door and tie
aside (torque 1 Nm).
Remove screws (x6) securing regulator closing pa
Removal
Remove rear window glass (refer to procedure)
Remove waterproof tape to expose nuts.
Note: Components have been removed in this graphic to aid
clar
Removal
Remove the 'B' post upper trim (refer to procedure).
Release the clips (x3) that secure the leading edge of the seal
to the body.
Caution: Take care
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To increase security, you can prevent Model S from
being driven until a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identification
Number) is entered. To enable this setting, touch
Controls > Safety > PIN to Drive and follow the on-
screen prompts to create a driving PIN.
When enabled, in addition to entering t
Removal
Remove grip backplate (refer to procedure)
Release LED from door grip.
Remove door grip from fork.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Install door grip to fo