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Closure Panels - Assembly - Rear Door - Left - Remove And Replace: Install

CAUTION: If using this procedure to install an unpainted part, make sure to apply seam sealer to all seams prior to installing and painting the part. Refer to the Collision Repair service information for more information.
  1. With assistance, hand-tighten the bolts (x4) that attach the LH rear door assembly to the vehicle.
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  2. Install the LH rear door check strap. See REAR DOOR HINGES AND FITTINGS - REAR DOOR CHECK STRAP - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  3. Install the LH rear door harness. See DOOR AND TRUNK HARNESS - ASSEMBLY, HARNESS, REAR LH DOOR - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  4. Install the LH rear door outer handle. See FRONT AND REAR EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES - REAR DOOR HANDLE OUTER, PASSIVE, LEFT HAND - BLACK - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  5. Install the LH rear door latch. See REAR DOOR LATCH AND STRIKER - DOOR LATCH, REAR LH, BASE, T1 - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  6. Close the LH rear door and check for gap/flushness.
    NOTE: If the shouldered/tapered bolts are not allowing for successful adjustment, replace the selected shouldered/tapered bolts with 1063260-00-C. Adjust the door, if necessary. Refer to CVIS for current specifications.
  7. Tighten the bolts (x4) that attach the LH rear door assembly to the vehicle.

    24 N.m (17.7 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16587551Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G16587552Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Install the LH rear window regulator assembly. See FRONT AND REAR DOOR GLASS REGULATOR - WINDOW REGULATOR MODULE REAR DOOR LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  9. Connect LV power. See LV BATTERY - LI-LON - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  10. Install the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  11. Install a new LH rear door secondary seal. See REAR DOOR SEALS - SEAL, REAR, DOOR, SECONDARY, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  12. Install the LH rear door glass. See FRONT AND REAR DOOR GLASS - GLASS, REAR DOOR LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  13. Install the LH rear door puddle light. See INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM - REAR DOOR TRIM PAD - PUDDLE LAMP - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  14. Install the LH rear door trim panel. See INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM - REAR DOOR TRIM PAD - DOOR TRIM ASSEMBLY - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  15. Install the LH rear door outer belt seal. See REAR DOOR SEALS - REAR DOOR OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  16. Calibrate the window. See WINDOW REGULATOR (RECALIBRATE) - MODULE RESET/REFLASHED .
  17. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.
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