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Door Glass - Front - LH - Adjust: Procedure

  1. Check the gap between LH front window and LH B-pillar applique.
    NOTE: Refer to CVIS for current specifications.
    G15080101Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  2. Remove the LH front door trim decor. See Decor - Trim - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  3. Remove the LH front door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  4. Remove the butyl patches that cover the openings in the LH front door.
    G15080102Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  5. Remove the plugs (x2) that cover the openings in the door for access to the LH front regulator mounting guides.
    G15080103Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Temporarily connect the puddle lamp to the LH front door harness.
    CAUTION: Route the harness and lamp wiring so it will not be damaged when closing the door.
    G15080104Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Connect the window switch special tool to the LH front door harness.
    G15080105Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Latch the LH front door to allow the window to raise fully.
    CAUTION: DO NOT close the door with the window in this position as the upper bright trim will be damaged.
    G15080106Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Using the window switch special tool, raise the LH front window fully.
  10. Loosen the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front door glass to the LH front regulator isolator clamps.

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

    • 10 mm socket
    G15080107Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  11. Inspect the regulator isolator clamps for glass splinters or other debris, and clean them if necessary.
    CAUTION: Debris and splinters may damage or shatter the new door glass.
  12. Adjust the LH front door glass to achieve gap target, and then hand tighten the isolator clamp bolts (x2).

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

    • 10 mm socket
    G15080108Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  13. Pull the LH front exterior door handle to release the latch.
    NOTE: This will allow the window to drop and not contact the bright trim.
  14. Close the LH front door.
  15. Check the gap between LH front window and LH B-pillar applique.
    NOTE: Refer to CVIS for current specifications.
    G15080109Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  16. Open the LH front door.
  17. Latch the LH front door to allow the window to raise fully.
    CAUTION: DO NOT close the door with the window in this position as the upper bright trim will be damaged.
    G15080110Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  18. Torque the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front door glass to the LH front regulator isolator clamps.

    8 N.m (5.9 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 10 mm socket
    G15080111Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  19. Pull the LH front exterior door handle to release the latch.
    NOTE: This will allow the window to drop and not contact the bright trim.
  20. Close the LH front door.
  21. Check the flushness between the LH front window and LH B-pillar applique.
    NOTE: Refer to CVIS for current specifications.
    G15080112Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  22. Open the LH front door.
  23. Loosen the lower LH front regulator mounting nuts enough to maintain glass position but still allow for adjustment.

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

    • 10 mm socket
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  24. With assistance, adjust the LH front door glass to achieve flushness target, and then hand tighten nuts.

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

    • 10 mm socket
    G15080115Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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  25. Close the LH front door.
  26. Check the flushness between the LH front window and LH B-pillar applique.
    NOTE: Refer to CVIS for current specifications.
    G15080117Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  27. Open the LH front door.
  28. Torque the lower nuts that attach the LH front window regulator to the door assembly.

    10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 10 mm socket
    G15080118Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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  29. Lower the LH front window.
    G15080120Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  30. Disconnect the window switch special tool.
    G15080121Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  31. Disconnect puddle lamp from the LH front door.
    G15080122Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  32. Install the plugs (x2) that cover the openings in the door for access to the LH front regulator mounting guides.
    G15080123Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  33. Install the butyl patches that cover the openings in the LH front door.
    G15080124Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  34. Install the LH front door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  35. Install the LH front door trim decor. See Decor - Trim - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  36. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
  37. Close the LH front door.
  38. In Toolbox, click the Actions/Autodiag  tab, and then search for "window".
  39. Click TEST-SELF_VCLEFT_FRONT-L_CALIBRATE-WINDOW, and then click Run  and allow the routine to complete.
    NOTE: Select 'X' at top right of window to close once complete.
  40. Press the LH front window switch down to second position to activate the auto-lower function, and then raise the window switch up to the second position to activate auto-raise function.
    NOTE: If the window does not lower completely, repeat the previous calibration steps.
  41. Disconnect Toolbox 3 and remove the laptop from the vehicle.
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