Tesla Model S: Back Plate - Door - Exterior Handle - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove door handle for access (refer to procedure)
- Position handle assembly on a soft working surface.
- Remove door handle rear seal.
- Remove screws (x4) securing handle grip backplate (torque 2 Nm).
- Remove handle.
Installation
- Install back plate starting with inner fixings first. Ensure the
LED wiring is correctly routed to avoid chafing.
- Install the door handle back seal
- Check door handle for smooth operation.
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Removal
Remove backplate grip (refer to procedure)
Disconnect LED wiring and remove from door grip.
Installation
Removal
Remove door handle for access (refer to procedure)
Position handle assembly on a soft working surface.
Remove door handle rear seal.
Release motor harness connector.
R
Removal
Remove door handle for access (refer to procedure)
Position handle assembly on a soft working surface.
Remove door handle rear seal.
Remove cable ties securing door pressu
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Special tools required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1000991
Axle Extractor
Note: Use 1000991 for a large drive unit only.
Summon is unlikely to operate as intended in the
following types of situations:
The driving path is sloped. Summon is designed to
operate on flat roads only (up to 10% grade).
A raised concrete edge is detected. Summon does
not move Model S over an edge that is higher than
approximately 1