Tesla Model 3: Brightwork - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Open the LH doors.
- Pull down to release the front and rear primary body seals from the LH
upper brightwork.
Note: It is not necessary to release the seals from the top
of the B-pillar applique.
- Remove the push rivet and the screws (x10) that attach the LH upper
brightwork to the body, and then carefully remove the brightwork from the
vehicle.
Note: Work from the front to the rear.
Caution:
Use an assistant to help remove the brightwork from the rear quarter
glass, so as to minimize damage to the paint and trim.
- Remove and discard the grommets (x10) from the body.
Install
- Wipe where the grommets will install with an IPA wipe.
- Install new grommets (x10) into the body were the LH upper brightwork
will install.
- Press the seals into the body at the B-pillar corners.
- With assistance, carefully install the LH upper brightwork into the rear
quarter glass.
- Install the LH upper brightwork to the body, and then install the screws
(x10) and push rivet that attach the brightwork to the body.
Torque 1 Nm Note: Work from the rear
to the front.
- Press up to fasten the rear and front primary body seals to the LH upper
brightwork.
Note: Work from the rear corner of each seal forward, and
make sure that the seal fully engages the brightwork. When installed correctly,
the seal edge is not visible.
- Work each seal around the opening so as to evenly distribute it.
Note: Make sure to push the seal into each corner.
- Close the LH doors.
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Remove
Release the LH lower rocker panel bolt covers.
Remove the bolts that attach the LH lower rocker panel cover to the
body.
Torque 5 Nm
Front
Rear
Release the cli
SPECIAL TOOLS
Kit, Spoiler Alignment, M3 (1479070-00-A )
Procedure
Clean the installation surface of the spoiler with isopropyl alcohol
(IPA) wipes, and allow it to dry before continuing.
Note
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Install
Glove box harness connectors
Bring the glove box into the vehicle, and then connect the electrical
harness to the glove box solenoid connector, the damper connector, and the
puddle light connector
Note: 2 of the electrical connectors are accessed from the bottom
of the instrument
The charge port is located on the left side of
Model 3, behind a door that is part of the rear
tail light assembly. Before charging, park
Model 3 to ensure that the charge cable easily
reaches the charge port.
With Model 3 unlocked (or an authenticated
phone is within range) and in Park, pre