Tesla Model S: Latch - Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the rear seat cushion frame (refer to procedure).
- Remove the rear sill trim panel (refer to procedure).
- Release the carpet and sound insulation from the rear seat
mounting cross member to gain access to the latch manual release
lever and cable.
- Release the clip from the cross member and feed the cable
through the opening.
- Remove the screws (x2) that secure the latch to the C-Pillar
(torque 10 Nm).
- From inside the vehicle, disconnect the latch wiring, release
the latch from the C-Pillar, then remove it from the opening.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
Open door.
Remove countersunk screws (x2) securing striker plate to 'B'
pillar (torque 22 Nm).
Note: Note installed position of components before
removal.
Removal
Open door.
Remove countersunk screws (x2) securing striker plate to rear
door (torque 22 Nm).
Note: Note installed position of components before
removal.
Removal
Remove front door trim panel (refer to procedure)
Release clips and remove door pad finisher.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
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Note: If possible, use the
"From Below" procedure to remove and replace the front drive unit
(refer to procedure).
Removal
Remove the front drive unit
(refer to procedure).
Transfer Components
Drain the coolant from the old drive unit.
Release the 2 bolts that s
Removal
Remove the drop in center console assembly, if installed (refer
to procedure).
Remove the under-screen cubby.
Remove the LH center console closeout extension (refer to
procedure).
Remove the RH center console closeout extension.
Remove the rear center console