Tesla Model X: Door Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

Removal

1. Open the LH front door.
2. Open the LH 2nd row door.
3. Raise the LH front window approximately 3/4 of the way up.
4. Disconnect 12V power (refer to procedure).
5. Remove the lower A-pillar trim panel (refer to procedure).
6. Fold back the footwell carpet, then disconnect the door harness from the main harness.

   

7. Release the grommet from the door frame, then pull the door harness through the hole in the door.

   

8. Remove the front door trim panel (refer to procedure). Place the trim panel on a soft, flat surface.
9. Remove the closeout panel (refer to procedure).
10. Remove the airbag sensor from the door panel. Discard the airbag sensor. Caution: The airbag sensor is a one-time use component. Install a new sensor onto the replacement door.
11. Remove the nut that secures the ground strap to the door (torque 9 Nm).

    

12. Disconnect the 2 harnesses.

    

13. Remove the speaker (refer to procedure).
14. Remove the front door control module (refer to procedure).
15. Release the clips that secure the harness to the door frame.
16. Remove the pinch sensor (refer to procedure).
17. Remove the inner belt seal (refer to procedure).
18. Remove the outer belt seal (refer to procedure).
19. Remove the moving glass (refer to procedure).
20. Remove the front fixed glass (refer to procedure).
21. Remove the door mirror (refer to procedure).
22. Remove the window regulator (refer to procedure).
23. Remove the pop actuator (refer to procedure).
24. Remove the door latch (refer to procedure).
25. Release the clips that secure the harness to the door frame. Remove the harness from the door.
26. Remove the door latch (refer to procedure).
27. Remove the front door drive unit (refer to procedure).
28. Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the door to the hinges (torque 24 Nm).

    

29. Remove the door from the vehicle.

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following: Transfer all components to the new door.