Tesla Model 3: Trim - C-Pillar - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Remove
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 and Replace).
- Remove the LH side rail trim. See
Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH upper C-pillar trim. See
Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Release the clip and tabs that attach the LH rear C-pillar trim to the
body, and then set the trim aside.
- Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the lower seatbelt anchor to
the vehicle.
- Release the bezel clips that attach the seatbelt bezel to the LH rear C-pillar
trim, and then slide the bezel off of the seatbelt.
- Move the seatbelt through the LH rear C-pillar trim, and then remove the
trim from the vehicle.
Note: Remove any remaining LH rear C-pillar trim clips from
the LH C-pillar, and if the LH rear C-pillar trim is to be later installed,
remove all clips from the trim.
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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 the
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
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Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer
models, and might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings
and cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and
use extreme caution when working on or near
Remove
Place two thumbs at the 1 and 2 o'clock positions, resting your knuckles on
the bumper fascia surface to support your hand position. Use both thumbs to
apply force on the outer edge of the cover.