Tesla Model 3: Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace)

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 Replace).
- Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH rear sill panel trim. See
Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
- Remove the LH upper B-pillar trim. See
Trim - B-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Release the clips that attach the LH lower B-pillar trim to the body,
and remove the trim from the vehicle.
Note: Remove any remaining LH lower B-pillar trim clips from the LH
B-pillar, and if the LH lower B-pillar trim is to be later installed, remove all
clips from the trim.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
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If reusing the same LH lower B-pillar trim, install new clips onto the trim.
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Align the LH lower B-pillar trim bottom guide tab with the slot, engage the
bottom clips, and then work upward to engage the remaining clips.
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Make sure that the door seal overlaps the LH lower B-pillar trim.
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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
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the touchscreen. See
Touchscreen (Remove and Replace).
Remove the screws that attach the center display housing to the
touchscreen, and then slide the center display housing from the touchscreen.
Torque 3 Nm
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of rem
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See
Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Remove the bolts that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the mid aero
shield.
Torque 5 Nm
Remove the fastener covers, and then remove the bolts that attach the
rear fascia diffuser to the vehicle.