Tesla Model S: Position Sensor - Door - Exterior Handle - Rear - 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 position sensor wiring and remove position sensor
assembly.
- Remove screw securing position sensor to bracket and remove
bracket (torque 1 Nm).
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following.
- Install the bracket to position sensor and secure with screw.
Ensure the sensor dowel is correctly aligned to the bracket.
- Install and align position sensors and harness to housing and
control link. Align position sensor dowels and fit screws.
- Align control link to housing and fit pivot pin.
- Position all wiring around housing and secure with cable ties.
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Removal
Remove Door Motor (refer to procedure)
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Remove press sensor screw.
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Removal
Remove Door Motor (refer to procedure)
Remove Door Grip (refer to procedure)
Remove press sensor screw.
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(torque 22 Nm).
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Removal
Open the hood for access.
If the vehicle is rear wheel drive (RWD), remove the clips (x6)
that secure the acoustic panel to the hood and carefully peel back
the acoustic panel for access.
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