Tesla Model 3: Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
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Open the LH front door.
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Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Remove the LH middle A-Pillar trim panel. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Release the topmost clip on the LH lower A-pillar trim.
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Pull the rearmost part of the LH lower A-pillar trim upward to release the
clips and tabs, and then pull the entire trim rearward to remove the trim
from the vehicle.
Note: Remove any remaining LH lower
A-pillar trim clips from the LH A-pillar and sill, and if the LH lower A-pillar
trim is to be later installed, remove all clips from the trim.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
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If reusing the same LH lower A-pillar trim, install new clips onto the trim.
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Make sure that the tabs at the front of the trim engage properly, and that
the trim fits tight against the A-pillar.
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Make sure that the door seal overlaps the LH lower A-pillar trim.
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Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Release the upper clip that attaches the LH middle A-Pillar trim, and
then pull o
Remove
Open the LH front door.
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH middle A-Pillar trim. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Midd
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See
Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replac
SEE MORE:
Removing the Maintenance Panel
To check fluid levels, remove the maintenance
panel:
Open the hood.
Pull the maintenance panel upward to
release the clips that hold it in place.
If checking the Battery coolant, remove
the cabin intake trim panel by pulling it
upwards to r
SPECIAL TOOLS
TOOLKIT, WINDOW SWITCH (1454796-00-A)
Warning: The side impact airbag deployment depends on the front door
sensor's ability to detect a side impact from air pressure. Make sure that there
are no uncovered holes in the front door shells. Additionally, always reinstall
plugs or tap