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Tesla Model 3: Brightwork - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

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Brightwork - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Open the LH doors.

Brightwork - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. 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.

Brightwork - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. 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.

Brightwork - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove and discard the grommets (x10) from the body.

Install

  1. Wipe where the grommets will install with an IPA wipe.

Brightwork - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Install new grommets (x10) into the body were the LH upper brightwork will install.
  2. Press the seals into the body at the B-pillar corners.
  3. With assistance, carefully install the LH upper brightwork into the rear quarter glass.

Brightwork - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. 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.

Brightwork - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. 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.

  1. Work each seal around the opening so as to evenly distribute it.

Note: Make sure to push the seal into each corner.

  1. Close the LH doors.

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