Tesla Model 3: Adjustable Top Loop (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Open both LH doors and lower both LH windows.
- Move the LH front seat fully forward.
Release the clips that attach the LH upper B-pillar trim to the vehicle.
Tip: Release the clips at the bottom of the LH upper B-pillar trim first, and
then release the clips at the top of the trim.
- Set the LH upper B-pillar trim aside.
- Remove and discard the patchbolt that attaches the upper D-ring to the
B-pillar.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the adjustable top loop to the B-pillar.
Note: The patchbolt is permanently attached to the adjustable top
loop
- Pull the top of the adjustable top loop away from the B-pillar, and then
slide upwards to remove the adjustable top loop from the vehicle.
Install
- Position the adjustable top loop on the B-pillar, and then install the
new patchbolt that attaches the adjustable top loop to the B-pillar.
Torque
20 Nm
- Install the new patchbolt that attaches the upper D-ring to the
B-pillar.
Torque 20 Nm
- Lower the adjustable top loop to align it with the LH upper B-pillar
trim.
- Insert the top portion of the LH upper B-pillar trim under the headliner
to align the clips, and then press the bottom of the trim to fully engage
all of the clips.
Note: Make sure the rubber door seals completely overlap the trim
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Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel -
LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH middle A-pill
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Disco
Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See
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Remove
Move the driver seat and the front passenger seat fully forward.
Note: Note the position of the driver seat and the front passenger
seat prior to movement so that both seats are restored to their original
position during installation.
While pressing the LH and RH tabs towards the
Open the charge port door.
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and
Connect).
Set the insulation multimeter to measure the DC
voltage across the 12V auxiliary battery terminals.
Caution: If the voltage across the 12V au