Tesla Model S: Position Switch Harness - Door Handle (Replace)
Installation
- Install the microswitch harness.
- Reinstall all components other than the door backing. Leave the
harnesses loose.
Note: If performing this procedure on a
rear door handle, do not install the lower rear
screw for the motor bracket.
- Route the harnesses under the tabs as shown:
1 |
Microswitch
harness |
2 |
Microswitch
and motor harnesses |
3 |
Microswitch,
motor, and pressure harnesses |
- Route the LED harness along the front of the handle and secure
the connector.
- Move the primary door harness towards the bottom of the handle
and out of the working area.
- Route the motor harness:
- Front door handle: Route the harness so that it
forms a loop above the door module.
- Rear door handle: Route the motor harness so that it
forms 2 loops below the door module.
Connect the microswitch harness to the connector on the primary
harness.
- Push the harnesses onto the module and hold them in place. Loop
the microswitch harness so that the taped section is routed over the
plastic extrusion.
- Use a cable tie to secure the taped section of harness to the
plastic extrusion. Discard any excess tie.
- Use a cable tie to secure the microswitch, motor, and pressure
harnesses together as shown. Discard any excess tie.
- Use a cable tie to secure the microswitch, motor, and pressure
harnesses together as shown. Discard any excess cable tie.
- Form a drip loop in the primary door harness, then use a cable
tie to secure the primary door harness connector to the door handle
as shown. Discard any excess tie.
- Use a cable tie to secure the pressure switch to the door handle
as shown. Discard any excess cable tie.
- Install a new door handle cover.
- Reinstall the door handle.
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Removal
Remove door trim pad (refer to procedure)
Loosen but do not remove clamp nut securing door glass to
regulator (torque 7.5 Nm). This allows glass to move fore and aft.
Cauti
Removal
Remove door inner belt glass seal (refer to procedure)
Loosen but do not remove clamp nut securing door glass to
regulator (torque 7.5 Nm).
Caution: Take care not
Removal
Remove door trim pad (refer to procedure)
Partially lower glass for access to glass clamp.
Remove water proof tape for access to adjustment clamp.
Loosen but do not remove
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Ensure only 1 Wall Connector is set as primary
What this alert means:
Load sharing (circuit breaker sharing) network: Need one (and only one) Wall
Connector set as primary.
What to do:
Only one Wall Connector can be set to a primary configuration. Have your
electrician confirm:
1. Only one of the
Removal
Remove the 2nd row seat cushion (refer to procedure)
Carefully release pegs (x2) securing seatbelt trim to seat back.
Release clips (x18) securing seat back cover. Remove for access
to middle seat belt.