Tesla Model 3: Decor Trim - Instrument Panel - Main (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove both the LH and RH air wave end caps. See
End Cap - Air Wave - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Release the clips that attach the main instrument panel decor trim, and
then remove the trim from the instrument panel.

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
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Check for any damaged clips and replace them as necessary.
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Make sure that the instrument panel decor trim clips are fully seated to the
instrument panel.
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Use Toolbox to perform an air wave functionality check to make sure the
instrument panel decor trim clips are fully seated
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Remove
Release the clips that attach the end cap
Remove the end cap from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove both the LH and RH air wave end caps. See
End Cap - Air Wave - LH (Remove and Re
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Remove
Remove the LH front door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH
(Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical connector from the front door speaker.
Remove the screws that attach the front door speaker to the door, and
then remove the speaker.
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Remove
Remove the drivers seat outer side cover. See
Cover - Outer Side - Driver Seat (Remove and Install).
Carefully release the clips that attach the seat cushion and seat back
buttons to the driver seat backrest and cushion adjust switch, and then
remove the buttons from the outer