Tesla Model 3: Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Interior Trim / Pillar and Sill Trim / Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace)

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).

Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - 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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