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Tesla Model 3: Headliner (Remove and Install)

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Headliner (Remove and Install)

Remove

  1. Remove the RH side rail trim. See Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace).
  2. Push to open the RH rear coat hook.

Headliner (Remove and Install)

  1. Pry open the RH rear coat hook screw cover with a small flat head screwdriver.

LH shown, RH similar
LH shown, RH similar

  1. Remove the screw that attaches the RH rear coat hook to the body.   Torque 2.5 Nm
  2. Release the clips that attach the RH upper B-pillar trim to the vehicle, and then move the upper B-pillar trim aside.

Note: It is not necessary to completely remove the upper B-pillar trim from the vehicle; only remove the trim with the seat belt still going though the upper B-pillar trim and set it aside.

  1. Repeat step 1 through step 5 on the LH side of the vehicle.
  2. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the LH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the driver sun visor. See Sun Visor - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the driver sun visor check base. See Check Base - Sun Visor - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the lower quad camera cover. See Quad Camera Cover - Lower (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the rear view mirror. See Mirror - Rear View (Remove and Replace).
  10. Repeat step 7 through step #GUID-87FD8D3D-05FF-471F-B2AC-EC4D65ED3E08/GUID-D41B944C-6C94-474F-8DCF-74D98C578CB8 on the RH side of the vehicle.

Headliner (Remove and Install)

  1. Release the clips that attach the headliner electrical harness to the LH A-pillar area.

Headliner (Remove and Install)

  1. Disconnect the headliner electrical harness.

Headliner (Remove and Install)

  1. Release the clips that attach the headliner to the body.
  2. With an assistant, remove the headliner from the vehicle.

Note: Remove the headliner through the front passenger door.

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     Overhead Console - Front (Remove and Replace)

    Remove Release the clips (x2) that attach the front overhead console to the headliner, and then lower the console from the headliner. Caution: To avoid damaging the headliner, do not pry a

     Overhead Console - Rear (Remove and Replace)

    Remove Release the clips (x2) that attach the rear overhead console to the headliner, and then lower the console from the headliner. Caution: To avoid damaging the headliner, do not pry

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