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Tesla Model 3: Seal - Body - Side - Rear - Primary - LH (Remove and Replace)

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Seal - Body - Side - Rear - Primary - LH (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Remove the LH B-pillar applique. See Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace).

Seal - Body - Side - Rear - Primary - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. 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.
  2. Pull on the seal to remove it from the body.

Install

  1. Loosely install the rear LH primary body seal to the body.

Seal - Body - Side - Rear - Primary - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. 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.
  2. Pull the seal strings from the new seal.
  3. Tuck the seal into the bright molding, and make sure that it fits properly to the trim panels and the headliner
  4. 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

  1. Install the LH B-pillar applique. See Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace).

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