Auto Present Door Handles (Variant A v1)

This is the installation guide for Tesla Model 3 Auto Present Door Handles v1 (Variant A) from EVOffer.

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Packing List

1. Door Handle * 4

2. Latch Motor * 4

3. Signal Wire * 4

4. Power and CAN Wire * 1

5. Control Unit * 1

6. Zip Tie

7. Washer * 4

Recommended Tools

1. 8mm Hex Socket

2. 10mm Hex Socket

3. 13mm Hex Socket

4. T-20 Screwdriver

5. T-30 Screwdriver

6. Wrench

7. Small Flat Head Screwdriver

8. Pry Tool

9. Electrical Tape

10. Diagonal Cutting Pliers

11. Wire Fishing Tool

Installation

Step 1 - Remove the Door Panel and Window

Follow the below guide to remove door panel and window.

Door Panel and Window Removal

Step 2 - Follow the Soft Closing Doors instructions to run the wires

Run signal wires to each of the doors.

Step 3 - Remove the OEM Door Handle

Remove the covers from the door panel. There are 2 covers for front doors and 3 covers for rear doors.

Remove the 3 screws of the door handle.

Now you can remove the door handle assembly

Step 4 - Install the Latch Motor

Push the clips and remove the plastic piece as shown below

Remove the hinge (it can be metal / plastic depending on model year)

Now you can remove the door handle

Remove the 2 screws holding the sensor. It should be either T-15 or T-20 depending on different model year.

Drill 2 holes to fit the metal plate.

(WIP)

Assemble the auto present unit with the door handle

Step 5 - Assemble the Door

Plug the OEM door handle wire to the connector in our kit, then the other end or connector to the original connector.

Install the handle assembly to the door panel

Caution: While installing the window glass, use the bolts with 2 washers we provided instead