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Rear Door Hinges And Fittings - Rear Door Check Strap - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Position the check strap through the door opening.
  2. Install the nuts (x2) that attach the LH rear door check strap to the LH rear door.

    10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16588059Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  3. Install the bolt that attaches the LH rear door check strap to the body.

    24 N.m (17.7 lbs-ft) 

    NOTE: Unbolting the door check allows the door to swing freely beyond opening limits.

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

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 4 in extension
    • Torx T40 socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16588060Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  4. Install the LH rear window regulator assembly. See FRONT AND REAR DOOR GLASS REGULATOR - WINDOW REGULATOR MODULE REAR DOOR LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  5. Connect 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. Install the LH rear door glass. See FRONT AND REAR DOOR GLASS - GLASS, FRONT DOOR LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  8. Install the LH rear door puddle light. See INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM - REAR DOOR TRIM PAD - PUDDLE LAMP - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  9. Install the LH rear door trim panel. See INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM - REAR DOOR TRIM PAD - DOOR TRIM ASSEMBLY - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  10. Calibrate the window. See WINDOW REGULATOR (RECALIBRATE) (MODULE RESET/REFLASHED) .