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. 
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   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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   Removal 
	
		
			Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure). 
			Depressurize the air suspension (refer to procedure). 
			Access the solenoid.
               
				For vehicles manufactured before November 2014, remove the 
				front aero shield (refer to procedure).
				For vehicles manufac
   
   
 
	
   Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High 
			Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper 
			personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a 
			minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any time a high 
			voltage cable is handled. Refer