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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SPECIAL TOOLS
Fixture, Badge, Dual Motor/Perf, M3 (1475764-00-A)
Seam Roller, Silicone, 5" (1049517-00-A)
Procedure
Clean the trunk area where the "Dual Motor" badge is to be installed
with an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipe.
Put the badge fixture tool in position on the trunk and secure i
It is important to understand how much
weight your Model 3 can safely carry. This
weight is called the vehicle capacity weight
and includes the weight of all occupants,
cargo and any additional equipment added to
your Model 3 since it was manufactured.
Two labels attached to Model 3 indicate