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Tesla Model S: Window Motor/Regulator Assembly - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Closures / Window Motor/Regulator Assembly - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

Removal

  1. Remove rear window glass (refer to procedure)
  2. Remove waterproof tape to expose nuts. Note: Components have been removed in this graphic to aid clarity.
  3. Remove nuts (x2) securing regulator to door upper fixed mounting (torque 10 Nm).
  4. Remove plugs (X2) to expose nuts in lower edge of door.
  5. Remove nuts (x2) securing regulator to door lower adjustable mounting (torque 10 Nm).
  6. Remove screws (x3) securing regulator motor to door inner (torque 2.4 Nm).

    Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).

    Window Motor/Regulator Assembly - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

  7. Carefully collapse regulator assembly and withdraw through door opening. As soon as the wiring harness connection to the motor can be accessed, disconnect to prevent possible harness damage.
  8. Remove regulator assembly from vehicle.

    Window Motor/Regulator Assembly - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

Installation
  1. Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
  2. Set regulator to witness marks from previous installation.
  3. Align glass to seals.

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