Tesla Model 3: Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace)
Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace) -
Remove
Remove
- Open the LH front and rear doors.
- Release the clips that attach the B-pillar applique fastener cover to
the vehicle, and then remove the cover.
- Remove the bolts that attach the B-pillar applique to the body, but do
not remove the applique from the vehicle at this time.
- Release the B-pillar applique from the body, and then disconnect the
camera connectors from the B-pillar applique.
Caution:
Use caution not to damage the camera connector.
- Remove the B-pillar applique from the vehicle.
Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace) -
Install
Install
- Connect the camera connectors to the B-pillar applique, and then
position the applique onto the vehicle.
- Install the bolts that attach the B-pillar applique to the body.
Torque 5 Nm
- Position the B-pillar applique fastener cover onto the vehicle, and then
engage the clips that attach the B-pillar applique fastener cover to the
vehicle.
- Close the LH rear door.
- Update the vehicle firmware using a laptop connected to Garage.
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
- Close the LH front door.
- Click on the "Dashboard" tab
- Click on "Service Tools".
- Click on "DAS Image Capture".
- Click on "Capture Image" to check the current settings.
- Review the images to make sure all cameras are able to capture images
correctly.
- Verify that all key cards work on the B-pillar applique as designed.
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Remove
Open the LH doors.
Pull down to release the front and rear primary body seals from the LH
upper brightwork.
Note: It is not necessary to release the seals from the top
of the B-p
SEE MORE:
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).
Remove the hood latch cover. See
Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
Remove the underhood storage unit. See
Underhood S
Adjust Headlights Using a Wall
Apply Tape to Wall
Apply tape to a wall 23.6 in (60 cm) from the ground.
Apply tape to the floor 31.1 ft (9.5 m) from the wall.
Note: EU vehicles require a 1 to 1.5 degree downward inclination in
the headlight beam. For example, a vehicle parked 10 m from the