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Tesla Model S: Window Motor/Regulator Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Service Manual / Closures / Window Motor/Regulator Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

Removal

  1. Remove window glass (refer to procedure)
  2. Remove bolts (x3) securing door control unit to door and tie aside (torque 1 Nm).
  3. Remove screws (x6) securing regulator closing panel to door inner (torque 4 Nm).
  4. Release regulator access panel and tie aside.

    Window Motor/Regulator Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

  5. Remove waterproof tape to expose nuts.
  6. Remove nuts (x2) securing regulator to door upper fixed mounting (torque 10 Nm).

    Window Motor/Regulator Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

  7. Remove plugs (X2) to expose nuts in lower edge of door.
  8. Remove nuts (x2) securing regulator to door lower adjustable mounting (torque 10 Nm).
  9. Remove screws (x3) securing regulator motor to door inner (torque 2.4 Nm).

    Window Motor/Regulator Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

  10. 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).
  11. Remove regulator assembly from vehicle.

    Window Motor/Regulator Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

Installation
  1. Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
  2. Set regulator to witness marks from previous installation.
  3. Align glass to seals.

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