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Tesla Model 3: Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace)

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Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace) - Remove

Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace)- Remove

Remove

  1. Open the LH front and rear doors.

Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace)- Remove

  1. Release the clips that attach the B-pillar applique fastener cover to the vehicle, and then remove the cover.

Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace)- Remove

Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace)- Remove

  1. Remove the bolts that attach the B-pillar applique to the body, but do not remove the applique from the vehicle at this time.

Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace)- Remove

  1. 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.

  1. Remove the B-pillar applique from the vehicle.

Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace) - Install

Install

Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. Connect the camera connectors to the B-pillar applique, and then position the applique onto the vehicle.

Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. Install the bolts that attach the B-pillar applique to the body.  Torque 5 Nm

Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. 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.

Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace)- Install

  1. Close the LH rear door.
  2. Update the vehicle firmware using a laptop connected to Garage.
  3. Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
  4. Close the LH front door.
  5. Click on the "Dashboard" tab
  6. Click on "Service Tools".
  7. Click on "DAS Image Capture".
  8. Click on "Capture Image" to check the current settings.
  9. Review the images to make sure all cameras are able to capture images correctly.
  10. Verify that all key cards work on the B-pillar applique as designed.

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