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
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Remove
Remove the front subframe assembly. See
Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install).
Remove the front drive unit breather.
Torque 5 Nm
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Remove
Use a small screwdriver or pry tool in the slot at the front of the
puddle light to pry the light out of the bottom of the rear LH door trim
panel.
Release the clips that attach the front of the puddle light to the
bottom of the door trim panel, and then separate the light fr