Tesla Model 3: Seal - Body - Side - Rear - Primary - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the LH B-pillar applique. See
Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Release the clips (x3) that attach the rear LH primary body seal to the
mid B-pillar, the upper B-pillar, and the mid C-pillar.
- Pull on the seal to remove it from the body.
Install
- Loosely install the rear LH primary body seal to the body.
- Fasten the clips (x3) that attach the rear LH primary body seal to the
mid C-pillar, the upper B-pillar, and the mid B-pillar.
- Pull the seal strings from the new seal.
- Tuck the seal into the bright molding, and make sure that it fits
properly to the trim panels and the headliner
- Press the seal into the lower corners, and then install the rest of the
seal to the body.
Note: Stretch and tuck the seal so that it is evenly distributed
around the perimeter
- Install the LH B-pillar applique. See
Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Remove
Remove the LH front door trim panel. See
Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
Remove the LH front door inner belt seal from the door. See
Seal - Inner Belt - Front Door
Install
Position the new LH front door glass run seal on the LH front door.
Tip:
If necessary, apply a small amount of P80 lubricant on the length of the seal to
aid installation.
SEE MORE:
Remove
Open all the doors.
Lower all the windows.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion.
Remove the rear underhood apron.
Remove the cabin intake duct.
Remove the underhood storage unit
Disconnect the 12V power.
Remove the 12V auxiliary battery.
Support the A/C compressor from below.
Remove
Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove and discard the nut that attaches the DCDC ground busbar to the
HV battery at the DCDC passthrough.
Remove the bolt that attaches the DCDC ground busbar to the body, and
then remove the DCDC ground busbar