Tesla Model S: Window Motor/Regulator Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Closures / Window Motor/Regulator Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
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 panel to door inner (torque 4 Nm).
- Release regulator access panel and tie aside.
- Remove waterproof tape to expose nuts.
- Remove nuts (x2) securing regulator to door upper fixed mounting
(torque 10 Nm).
- Remove plugs (X2) to expose nuts in lower edge of door.
- Remove nuts (x2) securing regulator to door lower adjustable mounting (torque 10 Nm).
- Remove screws (x3) securing regulator motor to door inner
(torque 2.4 Nm).
- Carefully collapse regulator assembly and withdraw through door opening. As soon as the wiring harness connection to the motor can be accessed, disconnect to prevent possible harness damage. Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
- Remove regulator assembly from vehicle.
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
- Set regulator to witness marks from previous installation.
- Align glass to seals.
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Window Motor/Regulator Assembly - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove rear window glass (refer to procedure)
Remove waterproof tape to expose nuts.
Note: Components have been removed in this graphic to aid
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Seal - Body - Side - Front - Primary - LH (Remove and Replace)
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
Seal - Body - Side - Rear - Primary - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove 'B' post upper trim (refer to procedure)
Release clip (x1) securing rear door seal to body.
Carefully release seal from rocker panel and work toward upper
section o
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Link - Suspension - Rear - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the wheel (refer to procedure).
Remove the nut that secures the ride height sensor link and
release it from the upper suspension
Removing the Maintenance Panel
To check fluid levels, remove the maintenance panel:
1. Open the hood.
2. Pull the maintenance panel upward to release the
clips that hold it in place.
CAUTION: The maintenance panel protects the
front trunk from water. When re-attaching, make
sure it is fully seated.
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