Tesla Model 3: Decor Trim - Instrument Panel - Main (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove both the LH and RH air wave end caps. See
End Cap - Air Wave - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Release the clips that attach the main instrument panel decor trim, and
then remove the trim from the instrument panel.

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
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Check for any damaged clips and replace them as necessary.
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Make sure that the instrument panel decor trim clips are fully seated to the
instrument panel.
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Use Toolbox to perform an air wave functionality check to make sure the
instrument panel decor trim clips are fully seated
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Remove
Release the clips that attach the end cap
Remove the end cap from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove both the LH and RH air wave end caps. See
End Cap - Air Wave - LH (Remove and Re
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Remove
Use Toolbox to put the vehicle into Factory Mode.
Invoke diagnostics on the touchscreen.
Inspect the Notifications for either a BMS_a123 or a BMS_W123 alert.
If:
Either alert is present - Contact Service Engineering. Do not perform
this procedure.
Neither alert is present - Continu
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