Tesla Model 3: Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
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 - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Pull upward at the lower corner of the rear LH sill panel trim to
release clips that attach the rear LH sill panel trim to the lower C-pillar,
and then remove the sill panel trim from the vehicle.
Note: Remove any remaining rear LH sill panel trim clips from the
LH C-pillar, and if the rear LH sill panel trim is to be later installed, remove
all clips from the trim.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
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If reusing the same rear LH sill panel trim, install new clips onto the trim.
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Align the guiding tab to the slot, and then push downwards to engage the
clips.
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Make sure that the seal sits overlap the trim.
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Remove
Remove and attach the customer's belongings from the armrest, if needed.
Lower all the windows, and then move the LH and RH front seats forward.
Remove the center console lower rear pane
Remove
Note: Although the LH side is described, the procedure is the same
for the RH side.
Move the front LH front seat fully rearward.
Remove the front LH floormat from the vehicle.
Rele
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Remove
Remove the touchscreen. See
Touchscreen (Remove and Replace).
Remove the screws that attach the center display housing to the
touchscreen, and then slide the center display housing from the touchscreen.
Torque 3 Nm
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of rem
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Top
Bottom
Install the front fascia grille onto the front fascia, and then fasten
the clips (x9) that attach the grille to the fascia.
Install the screws that attach the front fascia grille to the front
fascia.
Torque 1.8 Nm