Tesla Model 3: Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Install)
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 towards the
trunk.
- Release the side rail trim tethers (x2) from the side rail trim one at a
time by twisting and pulling away from the trim.
Caution:
Do not remove the side rail trim tethers from the body side. If removed
from the body side, the tethers will have to be replaced.
- Remove the side rail trim from the vehicle.
Note: Remove any remaining LH side rail trim push clips from the LH
side rail, and remove all push clips from the LH side rail trim.
Install
- Install new push clips (x2) onto the LH side rail trim.
- Make sure that the side rail tethers are undamaged, and at the correct
positions on the LH side rail.
- Hook the side rail trim tethers (x2) on the side rail trim, and then
position the side rail trim on the vehicle.
- Firmly fasten the push clips that attach the LH side rail trim to the LH
side rail.
Note: Fasten the top clip first near the coat hanger, and work
towards the trunk.
Important: Make sure each clip makes an audible snap as they engage
with the side rail. If there is no audible snap, the clip has not properly
attached. Remove the side rail trim, inspect the clips, replace any damaged
clips, and then re-install the trim.
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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
Remove
Open all doors.
Lower all windows.
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
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Install
Install the driver side airbag into the pocket within the seatback
cover.
Note: Make sure that the driver side airbag mounting studs extend
out of the holes of the pocket.
Install the backrest foam down onto the seat back frame, and then
install the bottom of the foam into the fram
Remove
Remove the front fascia valance. See
Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and Replace).
LH side shown, RH similar
Remove and discard the nuts that attach the front stabilizer bar to the
LH and RH front stabilizer bar links, and then move the front stabilizer bar
links aside.
Torque