Tesla Model 3: Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)
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 - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Release the clips that attach the LH upper A-pillar trim to the A-pillar.
Note: Release the top clip first and work forward and down.
- Release the LH upper A-pillar trim tether by twisting and pulling the
tether hooks (x3) away from the LH upper A-pillar trim.
Caution:
Do not remove the LH upper A-pillar trim tether from the body side. If
removed from the body side, the tether will have to be replaced.
- Pull upwards to remove the LH upper A-pillar trim from the vehicle.
Note: Remove any remaining LH upper A-pillar trim clips from the LH
A-pillar, and if the LH upper A-pillar trim is to be later installed, remove all
clips from the trim.
Install
- If reusing the same LH upper A-pillar trim, install new clips onto the
trim.
- Make sure that the clips are undamaged, and at the correct positions on
the trim.
- Fasten the tether hooks (x3) to the LH upper A-pillar trim.
- Insert the front lower edge of the trim into the instrument panel
carrier, and then firmly fasten the clips that attach the LH upper A-pillar
trim to the A-pillar.
Note: Fasten the top clip first, and then work toward the front of
the vehicle.
Note: Look through the windshield from outside of the vehicle to
check that the LH upper A-pillar trim is flush with the A-pillar
- Install the LH middle A-Pillar trim. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
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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:
Using seat belts and child safety seats is the
most effective way to protect occupants if a
collision occurs. Therefore, wearing a seat belt
is required by law in most jurisdictions.
Both the driver and passenger seats are
equipped with three-point inertia reel seat
belts. Inertia reel belts
SPECIAL TOOLS
Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose, Model 3 (1135762-00-A)
Wrench, Diverter Valve, Model 3 (1447556-00-A)
Remove
Remove the superbottle. See Superbottle (Dual Motor) (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the screws that attach the 5-way valve actuator to the 5-way
valve cover.
Remove