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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Install
Lower the front drive unit onto the front subframe.
Note: Make sure not to move the rear front drive
unit support posts from their previous
positions.
Remove
Remove the LH front door trim panel. See
Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
Release the clip that attaches the driver window switch electrical
harness to the door trim panel.
Release the clips that attach the driver window switch to the door trim
panel.