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

Removal

1. Remove the spine closing plate (refer to procedure).
2. Remove the center spine applique (refer to procedure).
3. Remove the LH rear door primary seal (refer to procedure).
4. Remove the LH upper racetrack trim (refer to procedure).
5. Remove the LH front fastener that secures the hinge cover (torque 5 Nm).

   

6. Remove the LH carrier bracket from the body:
   1. Working from outside the vehicle, remove the screws that secure the carrier bracket to the body (torque 1.5 Nm).

      

   2. Working from inside the vehicle, remove the nuts that secure the carrier bracket (torque 1.5 Nm).

      

   3. Remove the LH carrier bracket from the vehicle.
7. Remove the front and rear primary rear door struts (refer to procedure).
8. Remove the front and rear secondary rear door struts (refer to procedure).

9. Release the screws that secure the spring cover bracket (torque 5 Nm).

   

10. Remove the spring from the vehicle..

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

After installing the spring, close the door to ensure that the spring functions properly and that the door does not require adjustment.