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 center console. See Center Console (Remove and Install).
Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connector from the USB hub.
Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the USB hub.
Remove the bolts that attach the USB hub to the center console, and
Remove
Remove the cabin filters. See
Remove.
Attach the hose to the evaporator cleaner bottle.
Insert the hose in the HVAC filter housing, and then spray the entire
bottle on the evaporator.
Note: Be sure to coat the entire evaporator with the
cleaning solution.
Let the cleaning sol