Tesla Model S: Motor - Door - Exterior Handle - Front - 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.
- Release motor harness connector.
- Remove cable ties securing door pressure sensor and motor
wiring.
- Release motor wiring connector.
- Remove screws (x4) securing motor to housing (torque 4 Nm).
- Release motor from dowels disengage motor gear spigot from
housing.
- Carefully remove motor.
- Remove screws (x3) securing mounting bracket to motor (torque 1
Nm).
- Remove bracket from motor.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following.
- Install bracket to the motor and secure with screws. Ensure the
motor wiring is correctly routed through the bracket.
- Install motor to housing, locate gear spigot and position on
dowels. Secure motor with screws (x4) and connect wiring.
- Position wiring to housing and secure with cable ties.
- Install the door handle rear seal.
- Install door handle to panel.
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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
Removal
Remove fork and control link for acces (refer to procedure)
Remove screws (x3) securing PCB to housing (torque 1.5 Nm).
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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the single phase charge port. If the vehicle is equipped with a 3
phase charge port, refer to procedure 44012102 (refer to procedure).
Warning: The high voltage harness must be removed from the
charge port before the charge port
Frequently inspect and clean the interior to maintain its
appearance and to prevent premature wear. If possible,
immediately wipe up spills and remove marks. For
general cleaning, wipe interior surfaces using a soft cloth
(such as microfiber) dampened with a mixture of warm
water and mild non-d