Tesla Model 3: Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Install) - Remove
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
Puddle Light - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Release the clips that attach the reflector to the rear edge of the LH
front door trim panel and the screw cover to the front of the armrest, and
then remove the reflector and cover from the trim panel.
Rear
Middle
- Remove the screws that attach the trim panel to the door.
Front
Trim Panel Clip Locations
- Pull out on the trim panel from the puddle light opening to release the
clips that attach the trim panel to the door.
Door Clip Locations
Caution:
Do not remove the trim panel from the door at this time.
- Continue to pull and release all of the clips around the edge of the
trim panel, working from the bottom up.
Caution:
Do not remove the trim panel from the door at this time.
- Remove the manual release cable collar from the trim panel, and pivot
the collar down to a vertical orientation.
- Slide the cable barrel end out of the release lever, and remove the
cable from the trim panel.
Trim Panel Connectors
Door Electrical Harness Connectors
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the connectors, and then release
the clips that attach the electrical harness to the trim panel.
Caution:
Do not remove the trim panel from the door at this time.
- If present, remove and discard the cable ties that attach the electrical
harness to the door trim panel.
- Raise the trim panel up to unhook it from the door, and then remove the
panel from the door.
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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
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
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the IP carrier. See
IP Carrier (Remove and Install).
Remove the upper gap hider nuts from the IP carrier.
Remove the screws that attach the LH and RH side window defroster ducts
to the IP carrier, and then remove the ducts from the IP carrier
Release the clips that attach th
In Sentry Mode, cameras and sensors remain
powered on and ready to record suspicious
activity when the vehicle is locked and in Park.
To turn Sentry Mode on or off, touch the
Sentry Mode icon at the top of your
touchscreen. Alternatively, you can use voice
commands, the mobile app, or you ca