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Latch - Door - Rear - LH - Remove and Replace: Install

  1. Install the LH rear door latch into the LH rear door, while at the same time, move the latch cable out through the door, and then secure the latch cable grommet in the door.
    G14739512Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  2. Install and hand-tighten the bolts that attach the LH rear door latch to the rear of the LH rear door.
    G14739513Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  3. Connect the LH rear door electrical harness to the LH door latch connector.
    G14739514Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  4. Connect the LH rear door electrical harness to the puddle light, and remove the shop towel from the LH rear door striker.
  5. Adjust LH rear door gap and flush at the LH rear door striker.
  6. Torque the bolts that attach the LH rear door latch to the rear of the LH rear door.

    10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T25 socket
    • 4 in extension
  7. Disconnect the LH rear door electrical harness from the puddle light, and re-install the shop towel into the LH rear door striker.
  8. Remove the LH rear window regulator. See WINDOW MOTOR/REGULATOR ASSEMBLY - REAR - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .