Tesla Model 3: Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Install) - Install
Install
- Inspect the condition of the LH front door and the LH front door trim
panel. Replace any broken clips and repair any damage.
- Bring the trim panel to the door, and rest it on the door edge.
- If present, remove and discard the highlighted clip.
Attach harness to hooks (highlighted red), if present
- Route the harness as illustrated.
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If harness hooks are present, attach the harness to the hooks.
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If harness hooks are not present, attach the harness to the door trim panel
with cable ties.
Secure harness with cable ties if hooks are not present
- Fasten the clips that attach the electrical harnesses to the trim panel.
- Connect the electrical harness to the LH front door trim panel
connectors.
- Position the manual release cable in a vertical orientation, and slide
the cable barrel end into the release lever.
- Pivot the manual release cable collar to a horizontal orientation, and
press the collar into the trim panel.
Note: Make sure the manual release cable is routed underneath the
door harness.
- Lift the trim panel, compress the LH front door inner belt seal slightly,
and then hook the three trim panel tabs into the top edge of the door.
- Move the electrical harness connector for the puddle lamp out the hole
in the bottom of the trim panel.
- Install the LH front door puddle lamp. See
Puddle Light - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Make sure that the puddle lamp and map pocket ambient light illuminate
when connected.
- Fasten the clips that attach the trim panel to the door.
- Make sure that the trim panel fits tightly, and that there are no gaps
from misaligned or bent clips.
Rear
Middle
- Install the screws that attach the trim panel to the door.
Torque 6 Nm
Caution:
Make sure that all fasteners are properly torqued and not cross-threaded.
Front
- Install the reflector to the rear edge of the trim panel and the screw
cover to the front of the armrest.
- Install the front LH door tweeter. See
Tweeter - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Close the door and verify the operation of the manual door release lever,
that the door latch releases smoothly and easily.
- Raise the window and close the door.
READ NEXT:
Remove
Open the front LH door, and fully lower the window.
Remove the front LH door tweeter. See
Tweeter - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH front door puddle light. See
Install
Inspect the condition of the LH front door and the LH front door trim
panel. Replace any broken clips and repair any damage.
Bring the trim panel to the door, and rest it on the door edge
SEE MORE:
Procedure
Remove the LH and RH front wheels. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the front aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
Remove the clips (x2) that attach the valance to the front stabilizer
bar brackets.
Check the torque for the nuts th
The airbags and other SRS components are triggered using relatively low
operating currents. To prevent accidental deployment, always adhere to the
following precautions:
Warning: Do not use a multimeter or other general purpose test equipment on
SRS components. Only use the recommended diagnostic