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

Remove

1. Position the door approximately 80% of the way open.
2. Remove the window glass (refer to procedure).
3. Remove and discard the glass run channel, if installed (refer to procedure).
4. Disconnect 12V power (refer to procedure).
5. Remove the front nuts (x2) that secure the regulator (torque 10 Nm).

    

6. Push the front regulator track outboard to provide access to the front door drive unit.
7. Use a small pry bar to push the push the linkage down and disconnect it from the ball stud. Remove and discard the plastic cap. Caution: Ensure that 12V power is disconnected before disconnecting the linkage and ball stud.

    

8. Disconnect the electrical harness connector from the front door drive unit.
9. Release the nuts (x3) and bolt (x1) that secure the front door drive unit to the door (torque 14 Nm).

    

10. Remove the front door drive unit from the door.

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

1. Record the serial number of the new front door drive unit.
2. Install a new plastic cap on the ball stud before installation.
3. Use pliers to reattach the linkage to the ball stud. Caution: Use a cloth or other soft material between the hinge and the pliers to protect the painted surface of the hinge.

4. Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
5. In Toolbox, use the Power Front Door Calibration panel to calibrate the front door drive unit.
6. Do not reinstall the glass run channel. The glass run channel is an obsolete component.