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

  1. With assistance, position the LH front door onto the vehicle, and then install the bolts (x4) that attach the door to the vehicle.

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

    • 13 mm socket
    G15078186Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  2. Position the LH front door harness into the door, and then install the clips (x9) that attach the harness to the door.
    G15078187Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078188Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078189Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  3. Install the LH front door exterior handle electrical connector retaining clips.
    G15078190Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  4. Feed the LH front door wiring harness through the door and into the body of the vehicle seating both grommets (x2), and then attach the retaining clip.
    G15078191Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078192Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  5. Connect the VC left electrical connectors (x2), and then fasten the clip that attaches the wiring harness to the vehicle.
    G15078193Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Install the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  7. Install the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  8. Position the LH front door handle assembly into the door, and then loosely install the nuts that attach the assembly to the door.
    NOTE: Apply 222 Loctite to the nuts before installing.

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

    • 10 mm deep socket
    G15078200Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078201Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078202Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078203Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Align the LH exterior door handle, and then tighten the nuts (x4) that attach the door handle to the door assembly.

    9 N.m (6.6 ft-lbs) 

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

    • 10 mm deep socket
    G15078204Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078205Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078206Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078207Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. Install butyl patch and plug that cover the LH front door handle fastener access holes.
    NOTE: 1x butyl, 1x plug
    G15078208Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  11. Connect the harness to the LH front door handle assembly, and then engage the locking tab.
    NOTE: Make sure the connector is fully seated.
    G15078209Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  12. Carefully maneuver the LH front door latch assembly around the window regulator into position, and then route the release cable underneath the door harness assembly.
    G15078212Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  13. Connect the LH front door latch assembly connector, and then secure the locking tab.
    G15078214Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  14. Install the clips (x2) that attach the LH front door release cable and harness to the door assembly.
    NOTE: Ensure the release cable is routed underneath the door harness assembly.
    G15078215Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078217Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078216Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  15. Install new bolts (x2) that attach the LH front door latch to the door assembly.

    10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs) 

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

    • Torx T45 socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    G15078219Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  16. Partially install the LH front window regulator into the door opening with enough clearance to access the motor harness electrical connector.
    G15078221Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  17. Connect the LH front window regulator motor electrical connector.
    G15078223Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078222Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  18. Secure the LH front window regulator into the lower mounts.
    G15078224Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078225Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078226Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  19. Secure the LH front window regulator into the upper mounts.
    G15078227Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  20. Install the screws (x3) that attach the LH front window regulator motor to the door assembly.

    3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 

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

    • Torx T30 socket
    G15078228Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  21. Install the upper nuts (x2) that attach the LH front window regulator to the door assembly.

    10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs) 

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

    • 10 mm socket
    G15078229Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  22. Install the butyl patches that cover the openings in door that access the upper LH front regulator mounting nuts.
    G15078231Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  23. Install and hand-tighten the lower nuts that attach the LH front window regulator to the door assembly.

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

    • 10 mm socket
    G15078232Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078233Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  24. Raise the LH front window regulator isolator clamps fully.
    G00630366Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078237Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  25. Position the LH front door speaker spacer ring onto the door assembly, and then install the bolts (x4) that attach the spacer ring to the door assembly.

    4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 

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

    • 8 mm socket
    G15078239Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078241Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  26. Position the LH front door speaker onto the spacer ring, and then install the screws (x4) that attach the speaker to the spacer ring.

    1.8 N.m (1.3 ft-lbs) 

    G15078243Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078244Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078245Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078246Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  27. Connect the LH front door speaker electrical connector.
    G00630367Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  28. Route the latch cable grommet through the opening in the LH front door closeout panel, and then install the grommet into the closeout panel assembly.
    G15078250Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G00630368Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078127Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  29. Install the bolts (x6) that attach the LH front door closeout panel to the door assembly.

    4.5 N.m (3.3 ft-lbs) 

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

    • 8 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    G15078251Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  30. Fasten the clips (x2) that attach the wiring harness onto the LH front door closeout panel assembly.
    NOTE: Make sure there is an audible click to fully engage the clip.
    G15078252Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  31. Connect the LH front door pressure sensor electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
    G15078253Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  32. Connect the LH front door handle controller electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
    G15078254Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  33. Position the LH exterior door mirror assembly onto the door, align the guide rail onto the front laminated side glass, and then install the bolts (x3) that attach the assembly to the door.

    18 N.m (13.3 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Make sure the wiring harness connector is inboard of the door
    NOTE: Failure to install the fasteners using the following sequence can result in NVH issues.

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

    • 13 mm socket
    G15078256Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078257Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    Fig 1: Exterior Mirror Assembly Bolts With Tightening Sequence
    G15078258Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  34. Connect the door mirror electrical connector, and then secure the harness clip onto the door.
    G15078259Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078260Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  35. Install the LH front door outer belt seal. See Seal - Outer Belt - Front Door - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  36. Install the LH front door glass. See Door Glass - Front - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  37. Position the LH front door glass into the door assembly.
    G15078263Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  38. Install the LH front door inner belt seal. See Seal - Inner Belt - Front Door - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  39. Install and hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front door glass to the LH front regulator isolator clamps.

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

    • 10 mm socket
    G15078265Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  40. Pull the LH front exterior door handle to release the latch.
    NOTE: This will allow window to drop and not contact the bright trim.
    G15078266Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  41. Position the LH front door seal onto the door assembly, and then secure the clips (x19) that attach the seal to the assembly.
    G15078288Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078289Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  42. Position the LH front seal onto the door assembly, and then secure the clips (x4) that attach the seal to the assembly.
    G15078290Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078291Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  43. Install the A-pillar margin seal onto the LH front door.
    NOTE: Partially open and close the door as needed to access the seal.
    G15078305Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078306Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  44. Secure the clips (x3) that attach the A-pillar margin seal to the LH front door.
    G15078307Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078308Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G15078309Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  45. Adjust the LH front door glass. See Door Glass - Front - LH (Adjust) .
  46. Reinstall the software. See Firmware Reinstall - Touchscreen .
  47. On the touchscreen, touch Service > Closures > Door Handles  .

    Software version 2023.12 or later is required for the function to be available through the touchscreen.

  48. In the door handle calibration screen, touch Calibrate  for the Front Left door handle.
    G00657779Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  49. On the touchscreen, touch Service > Closures > Windows  .

    Software version 2023.12 or later is required for the function to be available through the touchscreen.

  50. In the next screen, touch Calibrate Windows.
    G00657780Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  51. Remove the masking tape from the LH front door exterior handle.
  52. Verify that the LH front door exterior handle functions properly.
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