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Adjust Regulator Angle

  1. Remove the LH front door speaker. See INFOTAINMENT - AUDIO SYSTEM - SPEAKERS, SUBWOOFER AND AMPLIFIER - AUDIO SPEAKERS - FRONT DOOR AUDIO SPEAKER WOOFER, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  2. While holding the mounting stud in position with a 3 mm Allen wrench, loosen the forward and rearward lower regulator mounting nuts by 3 turns.

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

    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 2 in extension
    • 3 mm hex
    • 10 mm 12 pt combination wrench
    NOTE: Forward and rearward regulator mounting nuts
    G16588191Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  3. Adjust the regulator angle by turning the mounting studs.
    NOTE: One rotation moves the glass 1 mm.
    NOTE: The glass adjustment range is 2 to 14 mm. If the current glass positioning is unknown, loosen the regulator mounting nut and rotate the mounting stud clockwise until it bottoms out, and then turn the stud counterclockwise 2 turns. This will set the glass at the minimum 2 mm.

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

    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 2 in extension
    • 3 mm hex
  4. After the window glass angle adjustment is complete, hand tighten both lower regulator nuts.
  5. Close the LH front door, and then fully raise the window glass.
  6. Check the LH front window glass fitment with a gap and flush tool and readjust the window glass if necessary.
  7. Remove the strips of masking tape from the vehicle.
  8. Lower the window glass to access the regulator isolation clamps.
  9. 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.
  10. Tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the glass to the regulator isolation clamps.

    9.5 N.m (7.0 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 13 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16588192Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  11. If previously loosened, tighten the nuts (x2) that attach the window regulator to the inner door.

    10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  12. If removed, install the LH front door speaker. See INFOTAINMENT - AUDIO SYSTEM - SPEAKERS, SUBWOOFER AND AMPLIFIER - AUDIO SPEAKERS - FRONT DOOR AUDIO SPEAKER WOOFER, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  13. Lower the window glass, and then disconnect the window switch special tool.
  14. Install the regulator isolation clamp door plugs.
    G16588193Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  15. Install the front LH door trim panel. See INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM - FRONT DOOR TRIM PAD - DOOR TRIM ASSEMBLY - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  16. Recalibrate the window regulator. See WINDOW REGULATOR (RECALIBRATE) (MODULE RESET/REFLASHED) .
  17. Exit the vehicle and close the LH front and rear doors.