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.
Packing List
Door Handle * 4
Latch Motor * 4
Signal Wire * 4
Power and CAN Wire * 1
Control Unit * 1
Zip Tie
Washer * 4
Recommended Tools
8mm Hex Socket
10mm Hex Socket
13mm Hex Socket
T-20 Screwdriver
T-30 Screwdriver
Wrench
Small Flat Head Screwdriver
Pry Tool
Electrical Tape
Diagonal Cutting Pliers
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 RemovalStep 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
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