Tesla Model S: Motor - 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 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 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
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
Remove center console rear closing panel (refer to procedure)
Move front center arm rests forward.
Using a suitable tool depress clips (x4) securing rear vent to
center console.
Remove rear vent.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Depressure the air suspension system (refer to procedure).
In the front left wheel well, remove the front portion of the
lower wheel arch liner (refer to procedure).
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