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Front Door Latch and Striker - Door Latch, Front LH, Base - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Feed the latch cable through the opening, and then install the grommet.
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  2. Install the bolts (x3) that attach the LH front door latch to the rear of the LH front door.

    10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 

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

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 1/4 in hex to 1/4 in square 6 in adapter
    • Torx T30 socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16588006Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  3. Connect the electrical harness to the LH front door latch connector.
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  4. Install the LH front door closeout panel. See FRONT DOOR HINGES AND FITTINGS - FRONT CLOSEOUT PANEL ASSEMBLY, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
    NOTE: No need to install the LH front door pressure sensor to the LH front door closeout panel.
  5. Connect the LV power. See LV BATTERY - LI-ION - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  6. Install the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  7. Fully lower the LH front door window and disconnect the window switch tool from the LH front door harness.
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  8. Install the LH front door puddle light. See INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM - FRONT DOOR TRIM PAD - PUDDLE LAMP - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  9. Install the LH front door trim panel. See INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM - FRONT DOOR TRIM PAD - DOOR TRIM ASSEMBLY - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  10. Install the LH front door reflector. See INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM - FRONT DOOR TRIM PAD - DOOR REFLECTOR - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  11. Install the LH front door tweeter. See FRONT DOOR TRIM PAD - DOOR TRIM, TWEETER ASSEMBLY, FRONT LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .