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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Open the rear trunk.
Lift up the trunk floor trim and remove it from the vehicle.
Tip:
Use the pull tab located at the rear edge of the trunk floor trim.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Remove
Remove the cooling fan module. See Module - Cooling Fan (Remove and
Install).
Release the clips (x14) that attach the active grille shutter to the
cooling fan module, and then remove the active grille shutter from the
module.
Remove the screws (x2) that attach the radiat