Tesla Model S: Position Sensor - Door - Exterior Handle - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove door handle for access (refer to procedure)
- Remove door handle rear seal.
- Remove control link pivot pin to allow control link to be
released from housing.
- Position control link and remove screw securing position sensor
to link (torque 1 Nm).
- Remove screw securing position sensor to housing (torque 1.5
Nm).
- Release wiring harness and remove position sensors (x2).
- Remove screw securing position sensor to bracket (torque 1 Nm).
Remove bracket.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following.
- Position all wiring around the housing and secure as necessary
with cable ties.
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Removal
Remove door handle for access (refer to procedure)
Remove door handle rear seal.
Remove control link pivot pin to allow control link to be
released from housing.
Removal
Remove Door Motor (refer to procedure)
Remove Door Grip (refer to procedure)
Remove press sensor screw.
Rel
Removal
Remove Door Motor (refer to procedure)
Remove Door Grip (refer to procedure)
Remove press sensor screw.
Rel
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General
Always replace locking devices with ones of the same design.
Caution: Do not use impact tools on fasteners that are
threaded into aluminum components.
Locking tabs and washers
Always inspect locking tabs and washers. Do not reuse if damaged.
Pipe and hose unions
To preve
Removal
Lower door glass.
Remove door trim panel (refer to procedure)
Remove trim stud securing flap seal to door.
Carefully ease flap seal clear of inner belt seal for access.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).