Tesla Model 3: Trim - C-Pillar - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Install
Install
- If reusing the same LH rear C-pillar trim, install new clips onto the
trim.
- Move the seatbelt through the LH rear C-pillar trim.
- Slide the seatbelt bezel onto the seat belt, and then fasten the bezel
clips that attach the seatbelt bezel to the LH rear C-pillar trim.
- Install a new bolt to attach the lower seatbelt anchor to the vehicle.
Torque 30 Nm
- Slide the rearmost tabs of the LH rear C-pillar trim into the body first,
push the frontmost tabs toward the rear, and then fasten the clip and tabs
that attach the LH rear C-pillar trim to the body.
- Install the LH upper C-pillar trim. See
Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH side rail trim. See
Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
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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
Remove
Open the LH rear door.
Release the push clips (x2) that attach the LH side rail trim to the LH
side rail.
Tip:
Release the top clip first (closest to the coat hanger) and work t
Remove
Remove the LH side rail trim. See
Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Install).
Release the clips that attach the old LH side rail tethers to the LH
side rail, and then remove and d
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Adjust Headlights Using a Headlight Tester
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Make sure that all 4 tires are inflated to specification.
Open the front trunk hood.
On the touchscreen, enter headlight adjustment mode: Controls > Service
> Adjust Headlights.
Turn on the headlights.
Install
Install the brake pad on the LH rear brake caliper
bracket.
Tip:
During installation, press the brake pad away
from the brake rotor.