Tesla Model 3: Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Release the upper clip that attaches the LH middle A-Pillar trim, and
then pull out the trim to remove it from the vehicle.
Note: Remove any remaining LH middle A-pillar trim clip from
the LH A-pillar, and if the LH middle A-pillar trim is to be later installed,
remove the clip from the trim.
Install
- If reusing the same LH middle A-pillar trim, install a new clip onto the
trim.
- Align the bottom tab, and then push the top clip to fully seat the LH
middle A-pillar trim.
Note: Make sure that the seal seat is on top of the trim.
- Install the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Remove
Open the LH front door.
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH middle A-Pillar trim. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Midd
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replac
SPECIAL TOOLS
Key, Seat Belt Release, Model 3 (1133787-00-A)
Remove
Open both LH doors.
Move the LH front seat fully forward.
Use the seat belt release key to release the LH front seatbelt
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
Remove the hood latch cover. See
Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
Remove the underhood storage carpet. See
Carpet -
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2
Post Lift.
Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apro