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Door Assembly - Rear - LH - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. With an assistant, position the LH rear door onto the vehicle, and then install the hinge bolts (x4) that attach the door to the vehicle.

    Torque 24 N.m 

    NOTE: Adjust alignment as necessary before tightening the bolts.

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

    • 13 mm socket
    G15078372Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078373Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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  2. Position the LH rear door striker to the LH rear door, and then install the bolts (x2) that attach the striker to the door.

    Torque 22 N.m 

    NOTE: Adjust alignment as necessary before tightening the bolts.

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

    • Torx T40 socket
    G15078376Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  3. Position the LH rear door exterior handle into the door, and then install the nuts (x4) that attach the door handle to the door.

    Torque 9 N.m 

    NOTE: Use a door handle alignment tool to ensure the door handle is properly adjusted.

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

    • 10 mm socket
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    G15078378Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078379Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  4. Partially install the LH rear window regulator into the door opening with enough clearance to access the motor harness electrical connector.
    G15078380Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  5. Secure the LH rear window regulator into the lower mounts.
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  6. Install the LH rear door harness into the LH rear door.
    NOTE: Slide regulator motor electrical connector between the regulator and door.
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  7. Install the clips (x8) that attach the wiring harness to the LH rear door.
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  8. Install the rubber grommets into the LH rear door.
    NOTE: Slide the connector and harness into the B-pillar. Press firmly to ensure proper sealing.
    G15078389Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Connect the LH rear door handle electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
    G15078390Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. Connect the LH rear window regulator motor electrical connector.
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  11. Install the screws (x3) that attach the LH rear window regulator motor to the door.

    Torque 3 N.m 

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

    • Torx T30 socket
    G15078393Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  12. Install the LH rear door regulator upper mounting nuts (x2).

    Torque 10 N.m 

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

    • 10 mm socket
    G15078394Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  13. Install the plug and butyl patch that cover the LH rear door regulator upper mounting nuts.
    G15078395Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  14. Install and hand-tighten the lower nuts (x2) that attach the LH rear window regulator to the door assembly.

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

    • 10 mm socket
    G15078396Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078397Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  15. Position the rear LH door glass into the LH rear door.
    G15078398Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  16. Install the LH rear door inner belt seal. See Seal - Inner Belt - Rear Door - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  17. Install the LH B-pillar margin rear door seal. See Seal - Door - Rear - Margin - B Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  18. Position the LH rear door seal onto the door assembly, and then fasten the clips (x11) that attach the to the door assembly.
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    G15078400Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  19. Install the LH C-pillar margin seal onto the LH rear door assembly.
    G15078401Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  20. Install the LH rear door margin seal onto the LH rear door assembly.
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  21. Install and hand tighten the bolt that attaches the LH rear door glass to the rearmost regulator isolator clamp.

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

    • 10 mm socket
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  22. Lower the LH rear door glass partially for access to foremost regulator isolator clamp.
  23. Install and hand tighten the bolt that attaches the LH rear door glass to the foremost regulator isolator clamp.

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

    • 10 mm socket
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  24. Install the LH rear door speaker. See Speaker - Rear Door - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  25. Position the LH rear door closeout panel onto the door, and then install the bolts (x6) that attach the closeout panel to the door.

    Torque 4 N.m 

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

    • 8 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 2 in extension
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  26. Install the clips (x3) that attach the wiring harness onto the LH rear door closeout panel.
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  27. Connect the LH rear door pressure sensor electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
    G15078407Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  28. Connect the LH rear door handle controller electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
    G15078408Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  29. Raise the LH rear window fully.
  30. Close the LH rear door.
  31. Check gap and flushness on the LH rear door.
    NOTE: Measure 4x area to ensure all points are within specification. Refer to CVIS for current specifications.
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  32. Check the gap between the LH rear window and LH B-pillar applique.
    NOTE: Measure the spots (x3) labeled in example image. Refer to CVIS for current specifications.
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  33. Adjust the LH rear door to specification as necessary.
    NOTE: Loosen the hinge and striker bolts to make adjustments. Torque the bolts after alignment.
    NOTE: Window and door adjustment may need to be done simultaneously in order to ensure proper closure.
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  34. Lower the LH rear window partially to access the rearmost regulator isolator clamp.
  35. Loosen the rearmost bolt that attaches the LH rear door glass to the regulator isolator clamp 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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    G15078418Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  36. Lower the LH rear window partially to access the rearmost regulator isolator clamp.
  37. Loosen the foremost bolt that attaches the LH rear door glass to the regulator isolator clamp enough to maintain glass position but still allow for adjustment.

    Torque 8 N.m 

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

    • 10 mm socket
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    G15078420Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  38. Adjust the LH rear door glass to achieve gap target, and then hand tighten foremost bolt.

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

    • 10 mm socket
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  39. Raise the LH rear window partially to access the rearmost regulator isolator clamp.
  40. Adjust the LH rear door glass to achieve gap target, and then hand tighten rearmost bolt.

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

    • 10 mm socket
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  41. Raise the LH rear window fully and close the LH rear door.
  42. Check the gap between the LH rear window and LH B-pillar applique.
    NOTE: Measure the spots (x3) labeled in example image. Refer to CVIS for current specifications.
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  43. Check gap and flushness on the LH rear door.
    NOTE: Measure 4x area to ensure all points are within specification. Refer to CVIS for current specifications.
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  44. Open the LH rear door.
  45. Lower the LH rear window partially to access the rearmost regulator isolator clamp.
  46. Torque bolt that attaches the LH rear door glass to the regulator rearmost isolator clamp.

    Torque 8 N.m 

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

    • 10 mm socket
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    G15078431Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  47. Lower the LH rear door glass partially for access to foremost regulator isolator clamp.
  48. Torque the bolt that attaches the LH rear door glass to the foremost regulator isolator clamp.

    Torque 8 N.m 

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

    • 10 mm socket
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    G15078433Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  49. Raise the window fully.
  50. Close the LH rear door.
  51. Check the flushness between the LH rear door glass and LH B-pillar applique.
    NOTE: Measure the spots (x3) labeled in example image. Refer to CVIS for current specifications.
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  52. Open the LH rear door.
  53. Loosen the lower LH rear regulator mounting nuts (x2) enough to maintain position but still allow adjustment.

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

    • 10 mm socket
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    G15078437Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  54. With assistance, adjust the LH rear door glass to achieve flushness target, and then hand tighten the lower LH rear regulator mounting nuts (x2).

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

    • 10 mm socket
    G15078438Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078439Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078440Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  55. Close the LH rear door.
  56. Check the flushness between the LH rear door glass and LH B-pillar applique.
    NOTE: Measure the spots (x3) labeled in example image. Refer to CVIS for current specifications.
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    G15078442Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  57. Open the LH rear door.
  58. Torque the lower LH rear regulator mounting nuts (x2).

    Torque 10 N.m 

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

    • 10 mm socket
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    G15078444Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  59. Lower the LH rear window fully.
  60. Disconnect the window switch special tool.
  61. Install plugs (x2) that cover the openings in LH rear door.
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  62. Install the butyl patches that cover the openings in the LH rear door.
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  63. Position the LH rear door grab handle onto the door assembly, and then install the bolts that attach the grab handle to the door.

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

    • 8 mm socket
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    G15078448Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  64. Install the LH rear door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  65. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
  66. In Toolbox, click the Actions/Autodiag  tab, and then search for "window".
  67. Click TEST-SELF_VCLEFT_REAR-L_CALIBRATE-WINDOW  , and then click Run  and allow the routine to complete.
    NOTE: Click 'X' at top right of the window to close once complete.
  68. Press LH rear window switch down to second position to activate the auto-lower function, then raise window switch up to second position to activate auto-raise function.
    NOTE: If window does not lower completely, repeat previous calibration steps.
  69. Disconnect Toolbox 3 from the vehicle.
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