Tesla Model 3: Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace)
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 out the trim to remove it from the vehicle.
Note: Remove any remaining LH middle A-pillar trim clip from
the LH A-pillar, and if the LH middle A-pillar trim is to be later installed,
remove the clip from the trim.
Install
- If reusing the same LH middle A-pillar trim, install a new clip onto the
trim.
- Align the bottom tab, and then push the top clip to fully seat the LH
middle A-pillar trim.
Note: Make sure that the seal seat is on top of the trim.
- Install the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
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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
SPECIAL TOOLS
Key, Seat Belt Release, Model 3 (1133787-00-A)
Remove
Open both LH doors.
Move the LH front seat fully forward.
Use the seat belt release key to release the LH front seatbelt
SEE MORE:
Controlling Lights
Touch Controls > Lights on the touchscreen to
control the lights.
In addition to the lights that you can control
from the touchscreen, Model 3 has
convenience lights that operate automatically
based on what you are doing. For example, in
low ambient lighting conditions,
Remove
Remove the fastener that attaches the driver sun visor to the vehicle.
Torque 6 Nm
Disconnect the electrical connector from the driver sun visor.
Remove the driver sun visor from the vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.